Love Island star Maura Higgins misses Ireland for an unusual reason.

She moved to England after coming out of Love Island in 2019.

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Maura recently partnered with Rockshore for their 'Refreshingly Irish' brand platform.

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Maura loves Irish banter and going to the pub with her friends.

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