It looks like Eoghan McDermott wasn't the only Irish celeb forced to apologise for a tweet in the aftermath of the same-sex marriage referendum.

With emotions running high following the news that the Roscommon/ South Leitrim constituency was the only one to vote no in Friday's historic referendum, best-selling Irish author Marian Keys took to Twitter to voice her opinion on her news, writing: "Tip?! I'll give you a tip! Move to Roscommon/ South Leitrim and pal around with your own kind. #OfHatefilledBigots"

Immediately recognising the impact her post may have, the Rachel's Holiday author deleted the controversial tweet and apologised unreservedly, saying: "I'm so sorry for my tweet about Roscommon. I'm deeply ashamed of myself and I'm so sorry for the distress I've caused (to Yes and No voters)."

Having been called out on her damning description of the constituency in question, Marian went on to say: "It was an idiotic, thoughtless tweet and I really am profoundly sorry. Sorry Roscommon/ South Leitrim."

Marian, a popular contributer to the social media site, took full responsibility for the post and acknowledged the effect it could have on those from the area, saying: "I apologise sincerely. I was going for a cheap laugh, but I was wrong! Hold my hands up. It was unforgivable and I don't know what I was thinking."

Thankfully, Roscommon TD, Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, accepted the much-loved author's apology and acknowledged the impact Saturday's results had on members of the public, responding: "Thank you so much for that. Guilty of tweeting sh**e from time to time myself. Twitters immediacy can do that. Apologies accepted.Your sincerity is clear for anyone to see. Finding all this rather emotional."

Awwww, group hug, everyone!