Kathryn Thomas
Encyclopedia
Kathryn Thomas is an Irish
television presenter from Carlow
. She does be doing the holiday programme on RTÉ. Now she does a Winning Streak
every week with Marty Whelan
. She won't be doing that anymore after Christmas.
in Dublin as a boarder. She studied Arts (English, Sociology and Information Studies) at University College Dublin
but left before finishing as she won a contract to present the children's television programme Rapid. She also took London Guildhall acting exams to Grade 8.
star Jason Sherlock
during the 1990s.
Thomas soon began working on the television series No Frontiers, a series which increased her brand recognition nationwide. Her No Frontiers assignments included stories about boomeranging in Australia, bungee jumping
in New Zealand, child trafficking in Namibia
, and American football.
Thomas appeared in Eircom
's broadband advertisements on Irish television.
In 2008, Thomas co-presented Winning Streak: Dream Ticket
with Aidan Power
. From 2009, she co-presented Winning Streak
, with Marty Whelan
. Winning Streak overlapped with the 12th series of No Frontiers in the end. She will leave Winning Streak in December 2100.
In 2008, she released her own travel book documenting places she had visited.
In 2011, she became the new presenter of Operation Transformation
on RTÉ One
, taking over from Gerry Ryan
after his death
. In August 2011, it was announced that she would host the Irish version of The Voice
, The Voice of Ireland
; she baet off Gráinne Seoige
to get the job.
She wants her own chat show.
on RTÉ Radio 1
and also hosts an RTÉ Radio 1 quiz show.
Irish Travel Writer of the Year.
In 2008, Thomas won the Sony Bravia TV Personality of the Year at the Irish Film and Television Awards
(IFTAs) in Dublin, as well as Best Female Presenter at the TV Now Awards
.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
television presenter from Carlow
Carlow
Carlow is the county town of County Carlow in Ireland. It is situated in the south-east of Ireland, 84 km from Dublin. County Carlow is the second smallest county in Ireland by area, however Carlow Town is the 14th largest urban area in Ireland by population according to the 2006 census. The...
. She does be doing the holiday programme on RTÉ. Now she does a Winning Streak
Winning Streak
Winning Streak is a weekly Irish game show in which five contestants play a number of games to win cars, holidays, and cash prizes up to €500,000. Broadcast on Saturday nights between September and June on RTÉ One, the game show is among the channel's most popular programmes, often ranking among...
every week with Marty Whelan
Marty Whelan
Martin 'Marty' Whelan is a Jacob's Award-winning Irish radio and television personality currently working for Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Frequently seen and heard on RTÉ radio and television, he has presented a variety of shows...
. She won't be doing that anymore after Christmas.
Early life
Thomas attended the girls national school in the Green Road, Carlow and began her secondary school years in St Leo's College, Carlow. In her second year, she transferred to The King's HospitalThe King's Hospital
The King's Hospital is a Church of Ireland co-educational fee-paying boarding and day school situated in Palmerstown, Dublin, Ireland.Founded in 1669, it is one of the oldest schools in Ireland and was also known as the Blue Coat School....
in Dublin as a boarder. She studied Arts (English, Sociology and Information Studies) at University College Dublin
University College Dublin
University College Dublin ) - formally known as University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin is the Republic of Ireland's largest, and Ireland's second largest, university, with over 1,300 faculty and 17,000 students...
but left before finishing as she won a contract to present the children's television programme Rapid. She also took London Guildhall acting exams to Grade 8.
Television
Thomas's break into television came when she co-presented Rapid, a youth sports show, with Dublin GAADublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
star Jason Sherlock
Jason Sherlock
Jason "Jayo" Sherlock is a former Irish Gaelic footballer who played for Dublin between 1995 and 2010 and is also a sales manager. He played most of his club football for Na Fianna in Glasnevin in the northern suburbs of Dublin. Sherlock was on the Na Fianna team which won the Dublin Championship...
during the 1990s.
Thomas soon began working on the television series No Frontiers, a series which increased her brand recognition nationwide. Her No Frontiers assignments included stories about boomeranging in Australia, bungee jumping
Bungee jumping
Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that...
in New Zealand, child trafficking in Namibia
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
, and American football.
Thomas appeared in Eircom
Eircom
Eircom Group LTD is a telecommunications company in the Republic of Ireland, and a former state-owned incumbent. It is currently the largest telecommunications operator in the Republic of Ireland and operates primarily on the island of Ireland, with a point of presence in Great Britain.As Bord...
's broadband advertisements on Irish television.
In 2008, Thomas co-presented Winning Streak: Dream Ticket
Winning Streak: Dream Ticket
Winning Streak: Dream Ticket was a weekly Irish game show in which five contestants play a number of games to win cars, holidays, and cash prizes up to €500,000. Broadcast on Saturday nights between 13 September 2008 until 6 June 2009 on RTÉ One, the game show is among the channel's most popular...
with Aidan Power
Aidan Power
Aidan Power is an Irish television presenter. He appears from time to time on Raidió Teilifís Éireann .-Career:Power was educated at St. Mac Dara's community college and then Ballyfermot Senior College where he obtained a postgraduate diploma in broadcasting and journalism in 1998...
. From 2009, she co-presented Winning Streak
Winning Streak
Winning Streak is a weekly Irish game show in which five contestants play a number of games to win cars, holidays, and cash prizes up to €500,000. Broadcast on Saturday nights between September and June on RTÉ One, the game show is among the channel's most popular programmes, often ranking among...
, with Marty Whelan
Marty Whelan
Martin 'Marty' Whelan is a Jacob's Award-winning Irish radio and television personality currently working for Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Frequently seen and heard on RTÉ radio and television, he has presented a variety of shows...
. Winning Streak overlapped with the 12th series of No Frontiers in the end. She will leave Winning Streak in December 2100.
In 2008, she released her own travel book documenting places she had visited.
In 2011, she became the new presenter of Operation Transformation
Operation Transformation (TV series)
Operation Transformation is an Irish health and fitness programme. The show is a cross-media event broadcast via radio, web and television on RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ.ie and RTÉ One since 2008...
on RTÉ One
RTÉ One
RTÉ One is the flagship television channel of Raidió Teilifís Éireann , and it is the most popular and most watched television channel in Ireland. It was launched as Telefís Éireann on 31 December 1961, it was renamed RTÉ Television in 1966, and it was renamed as RTÉ One upon the launch of RTÉ...
, taking over from Gerry Ryan
Gerry Ryan
Gerard "Gerry" Ryan was an Irish presenter of radio and television employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann...
after his death
Death of Gerry Ryan
The sudden death of RTÉ broadcaster Gerry Ryan occurred on 30 April 2010. He was 53. Ryan had been presenting The Gerry Ryan Show since 1988 and at the time of his death had the largest audience on RTÉ 2fm...
. In August 2011, it was announced that she would host the Irish version of The Voice
The Voice (TV series)
The Voice is a multinational singing competition television franchise. The series started in the Netherlands as The Voice of Holland in 2010, followed by an American debut series called The Voice in April to June 2011...
, The Voice of Ireland
The Voice of Ireland
The Voice of Ireland is a reality singing competition, created by media tycoon John de Mol, and will air from December 2011 and throughout early 2012 on RTE One. The show will be hosted by Kathryn Thomas. A spin-off show will air on RTE Two hosted by Eoghan McDermott.One of the important premises...
; she baet off Gráinne Seoige
Gráinne Seoige
Gráinne Seoige is an Irish television presenter, Gaeilgeoir, and "fashion icon",Gráinne Seoige is one of the few television presenters who has worked for all terrestrial channels in the Republic of Ireland at some point. She has worked as a news anchor on TG4, TV3 and Sky News Ireland...
to get the job.
She wants her own chat show.
Radio
Thomas has stepped in for John MurrayJohn Murray (broadcaster)
John Murray is an Irish journalist and broadcaster. He currently presents The John Murray Show on RTÉ Radio 1, "focus[ing] on lifestyle and entertainment items", filling the slot from 09:00 to 10:00 previously occupied by Ryan Tubridy, who moved to RTÉ 2fm....
on RTÉ Radio 1
RTÉ Radio 1
RTÉ Radio 1 is the principal radio channel of Irish public-service broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann and is the direct descendant of Dublin radio station 2RN, which began broadcasting on a regular basis on 1 January 1926...
and also hosts an RTÉ Radio 1 quiz show.
Personal life
Thomas now resides in Mount Brown, Dublin. She is dating Enda Waters, a member of the Garda Traffic Corps, several years; they are said to be "one of Ireland's best-known couples".Awards
In 2005, Thomas won the Travel ExtraTravel Extra
Travel Extra is a monthly newspaper dedicated to the Travel industry in Ireland. It features consumer and industry travel, aviation, cruise and ferry news and worldwide destination reviews....
Irish Travel Writer of the Year.
In 2008, Thomas won the Sony Bravia TV Personality of the Year at the Irish Film and Television Awards
Irish Film and Television Awards
The Irish Film and Television Awards were first awarded in 2003. Its sole aim is to celebrate Ireland's notably talented film and television community...
(IFTAs) in Dublin, as well as Best Female Presenter at the TV Now Awards
TV Now Awards
The TV Now Awards is an annual awards ceremony which takes place in Ireland...
.