Weather presenter returns to RTÉ after breast cancer treatment
Sarah Jane O'Regan
Irish Sign Language (ISL) RTÉ weather presenter Sarah Jane O’Regan has returned to the air after a double mastectomy and she is causing a stir online with her positivity.
Ms O’Regan, a familiar face to the ISL community across Ireland, took to Twitter to announce her return to TV after an eight-month absence as she underwent breast cancer treatment.
“I'm back on #ISLweather after being off for eight months,” Ms O’Regan wrote.
“I've been recovering from a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. I’m thrilled to say I'm in good health. Grateful I get to pick up where I left off! Having a glass of wine now to celebrate this achievement.”
The ISL forecast is aired weekly and is viewed by thousands who use sign language.
The weather presenter, who is also a deaf interpreter, was back on TV screens today and her return was widely welcomed.
Her tweet has been liked more than 700 times.
One man wrote: “Great to see you're doing well Sarah. Hope your recovery continues.”
Another wrote: “Great news.” And a woman responded with: “Wow, Sarah-Jane! “And you’re looking fantastic! Here’s to your continued recovery. X.”
Ms O’Regan, who is deaf, is a native ISL signer and comes from a large deaf family.
She has presented News for the Deaf on RTÉ and also signed on The Late Late Toy Show in 2021.
She has also created a series of YouTube videos teaching people how to sign.
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