The couple are torn between their deep roots in Donegal and Eric’s career in Dublin.
16:43, 09 Jun 2026Updated 16:43, 09 Jun 2026
Eric Roberts and wife Niamh(Image: Kate Nolan)
The Ireland AM presenter Eric Roberts and his wife, Niamh, are close to completion on their dream Donegal home.
While Eric admits the building process was smoother than expected, the couple now faces a tough decision.
The couple are torn between their deep roots in Donegal and Eric’s career in Dublin.
Eric and Niamh left their native Donegal after he landed a presenting gig on Ireland AM on weekends.
Now that the couple has settled in Dublin, they will have to consider their future when the house in Donegal is finished.
Speaking to RSVP Magazine, Mr Roberts said: “The house is going amazing. We started building before I was offered Ireland AM, so when we had to move to Dublin, we decided not to rush it as we weren’t sure how long we will be here.
“We’re just chipping away at it — no pressure. It’s nice going home and seeing the progress, but we’re not checking it every day.
Eric Roberts and wife Niamh(Image: Kate Nolan)
“It’s been nearly four years since we did the plans, so when we walk through now, I’m like, “Whose room is this? Why does Rian have a walk-in wardrobe?
“It’ll be finished this year, definitely. The kitchen is going in over the next few weeks, which is amazing, and once that’s done it should move quite quickly.”
Although Mr. Roberts admits the house being finished won’t change his current reality, as most of his job opportunities and work are currently based in Dublin.
He said: “I’ll always need to be in Dublin for work, so maybe if I’m back to commuting a lot down the line, we could look at buying here too.
“I’m not sure what work will look like, but I know we want to raise our family in Donegal — that’s home.
“Our family and friends are here. I want Rian to grow up with his cousins and go to the school I went to. So it’s something we’ll have to figure out, even if it means daddy is on the road a lot again.”
He revealed that he had incredible continuous support from his wife during his hectic schedule.
Mr. Roberts said: “Especially since Dancing with the Stars stopped, because it was seven hours a day, seven days a week for so long, and Niamh was incredible through all of that. She never complained and was so supportive, so I really owe it to her to make them number one.”
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