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Darragh Murphy

Maia Dunphy uncomfortable after receiving flowers anonymously for third time

Maia Dunphy has taken to social media to voice her displeasure after receiving flowers anonymously for the third time in the last three months.

The popular Irish broadcaster and writer insisted she does not find it flattering, but rather unsettling, to get flowers left outside her own home.

Maia revealed that the latest bouquet looked like it was assembled by a florist but there was no branding on the box, which was left outside her door.

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"For the third time in as many months, someone has left/sent flowers anonymously to my home. No florist card or note, so I can't find anything out," Maia tweeted.

"Have to say, I don't find it flattering; it's disconcerting and more than a little unsettling. Sign your name or don't send things.

"The first time, I thought maybe the card fell off, but three times is unlikely."

The 46-year-old ended up handing the flowers over to a neighbour as she didn't want to keep them in her home.

Maia recently marked the year anniversary of her mother's death with a touching Instagram tribute but she dismissed suggestions from a follower that the flowers were likely an attempt from someone to cheer her up during a difficult period, with the Dubliner replying: "It’s not, lots of lovely pals have sent flowers. But they include a note."

The reaction to the social media post was such that flower delivery service Interflora offered to check whether the bouquet came from them.

An Interflora spokesperson reached out to Maia, writing: "If the delivery wasn't clearly sent by another company/supplier we could of course see if this was sent with us. If this is the case, please drop me a DM with your address and post code and Ill have a look for you."

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