Maureen Nolan

Maureen Nolan (born 14 June 1954) is an Irish born singer and TV personality. Maureen is best known for being one the original members of the Nolans.

Biography

Early life Nolan was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Tommy (26 September 1925 – 2 September 1998) and Maureen Nolan (15 December 1926 – 30 December 2007), as the fourth of eight children, including sisters Anne, Denise, Linda, Bernie and Coleen, and brothers Tommy and Brian, respectively. They performed the song again on 9 August 2007 on Loose Women, but dismissed any immediate prospect of a full-scale reunion. In 2009, Maureen joined her sisters for a reunion tour. The group reunited once again in 2020, when they reformed and remained in the group until its disbandment in 2022.

Later works In February 2020, it was announced that Maureen and the Nolans would appear in a new TV series for Quest Red, The Nolans Go Cruising, a rival show to Channel 5's Cruising with Jane McDonald. Maureen Nolan still appears in stage, and theatre shows across the UK.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1974 It’s Cliff Richard Herself Performer with The Nolans (2 Episodes) 1977 Seaside Special 1978 Multi-Coloured Swap Shop 1979 Mike Yarwood in Persons Performer with The Nolans (6 Episodes) 1979-1981 Top of the Pops Performer with The Nolans (15 Episodes) 1981-1982 The Nolans Various Roles Series Lead (4 Episodes) 1983-1985 Cheggers Plays Pop Herself Performer with The Nolans (8 Episodes) 1987 Filthy Rich & Catflap Performer with The Nolans (1 Episode) 1993 The Ronson Mission Guest (1 Episode) 1999, 2009, 2011 This Morning Musical Performer (3 Episodes) 2000 Brookside Maureen Guest Role (1 Episode) 2007-2025 Loose Women Herself Guest Panelist (9 Episodes) 2009 Who Wants to be a Millionaire Contestant (1 Episode) The Nolans: In the Mood for Dancing Lead Contributor (Television Special) 2011 Daybreak Guest (1 Episode) 2012 The One Show Reporter (1 Episode) 2020-2021 The Nolans Go Cruising Series Lead (All 14 Episodes) 2020 At Home with The Nolans Series Lead (All 4 Episodes) 2021 Britain’s Favourite 80s Song Nolan Sister Contributor (2 Episodes) 2022 Greatest Pop Videos Contributor (1 Episode)