Martin King (weather presenter)
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Martin Boyle known professionally as Martin King, is the weather anchor
with TV3 in Ireland
. He is one of TV's most recognisable weather forecasters. He is also a co-presenter of The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin
on TV3 and has his own radio show on Today FM
.
He appeared on The Podge and Rodge Show
in March 2006.
as one of their main on-air personalities before moving to TV3. Returning to the airwaves in 2002 King had his own Saturday morning show on Today FM called Roll Over with Martin King.
, The Meningitis Foundation, The Baby Max Wings Of Love Fund, The Marie Keating Foundation are just a few of the causes that King is happy to give his time to.
, County Kildare
, on 7 November 2011 and honeymooned in the Canaries. The Sam Maguire Cup
was guest of honour at the wedding.
King's second youngest child, Matthew, is an aspiring actor, and was the star of his primary school lay, Joseph and his Technicoloured Dream Coat, two years ago. Matthew recently featured in a play starring Michael Gambon.
King is a keen sports fan, GAA and soccer being the two he enjoys the most. He supports Bohemians
.
Martin himself is a keen fan of cinematography and regularly attends high profile movie premiers such as the recent Cowboys and Aliens premier in Dublin City Centre. Martin was amongst the high profile attendees where he received much praise for his stylish appearance and entertaining aura.
The oldest of McCarthy and King's children, Dean (who King is a stepfather to) and his girlfriend are expecting their first child.
Weather forecasting
Weather forecasting is the application of science and technology to predict the state of the atmosphere for a given location. Human beings have attempted to predict the weather informally for millennia, and formally since the nineteenth century...
with TV3 in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. He is one of TV's most recognisable weather forecasters. He is also a co-presenter of The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin
The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin
The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin is a morning show in Ireland, which is presented by Sybil Mulcahy and Martin King. It is broadcast on TV3....
on TV3 and has his own radio show on Today FM
Today FM
Radio Ireland Ltd, trading as 100-102 Today FM is an Irish commercial FM radio station which is available nationally. The station, which commenced broadcasting on Saint Patrick's Day in 1997, can be received nationally and carries a mix of music and talk...
.
TV career
When TV3 launched in 1998 King became an instant hit. He is best known for bringing a twist to the weather and the nation's forecasts haven't been the same since. His personality driven style of weather forecasting has won King many awards and he is one of the main features of TV3's news presentation.He appeared on The Podge and Rodge Show
The Podge and Rodge Show
The Podge and Rodge Show is an Irish chat show, broadcast and produced by RTÉ, featuring the popular Podge and Rodge as hosts...
in March 2006.
Radio career
King has been involved in radio since he was fifteen working with some of the more successful pirate radio stations including Big D and Sunshine 101. He spent nine years working at 98FM98FM
98FM may refer to these radio stations using 98MHz:* 98FM * WKCQ* WDZH, also known as "98-7 Amp Radio"....
as one of their main on-air personalities before moving to TV3. Returning to the airwaves in 2002 King had his own Saturday morning show on Today FM called Roll Over with Martin King.
Philanthropy
There are a number of charities that King supports. The ISPCCIrish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is an Irish charity that advocates for children's rights and provides services for children in need...
, The Meningitis Foundation, The Baby Max Wings Of Love Fund, The Marie Keating Foundation are just a few of the causes that King is happy to give his time to.
Personal life
King lives in Dublin with photographer Jenny McCarthy and their children. They met when King was a 98FM presenter and McCarthy was one of the "Thunder Girls". Jenny was struck down with a brain tumour in 2010. King and McCarthy got engaged on Christmas Eve, 2010. They married in Killashee House Hotel in NaasNaas
Naas is the county town of County Kildare in Ireland. With a population of just over twenty thousand, it is also the largest town in the county. Naas is a major commuter suburb, with many people residing there and working in Dublin...
, County Kildare
County Kildare
County Kildare is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Kildare. Kildare County Council is the local authority for the county...
, on 7 November 2011 and honeymooned in the Canaries. The Sam Maguire Cup
Sam Maguire Cup
The Sam Maguire Cup, often called The Sam , is the name of the cup that is awarded to winners of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the premier "knockout" competition in the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland...
was guest of honour at the wedding.
King's second youngest child, Matthew, is an aspiring actor, and was the star of his primary school lay, Joseph and his Technicoloured Dream Coat, two years ago. Matthew recently featured in a play starring Michael Gambon.
King is a keen sports fan, GAA and soccer being the two he enjoys the most. He supports Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
.
Martin himself is a keen fan of cinematography and regularly attends high profile movie premiers such as the recent Cowboys and Aliens premier in Dublin City Centre. Martin was amongst the high profile attendees where he received much praise for his stylish appearance and entertaining aura.
The oldest of McCarthy and King's children, Dean (who King is a stepfather to) and his girlfriend are expecting their first child.
External links
- The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin on TV3
- Martin King on Today FMToday FMRadio Ireland Ltd, trading as 100-102 Today FM is an Irish commercial FM radio station which is available nationally. The station, which commenced broadcasting on Saint Patrick's Day in 1997, can be received nationally and carries a mix of music and talk...
- King doing his job