Aisling O'Loughlin facts for kids

Aisling O'Loughlin (born in 1978) is a well-known Irish presenter. She is most famous for co-hosting Xposé on TV3 from 2007 to 2016. Today, she lives in Provence, France.

Aisling's Early Life and Education

Aisling O'Loughlin was born in Shannon, which is in County Clare, Ireland. She went to school in her local area first. Later, she attended Villiers School in Limerick.

After finishing school, Aisling decided to study journalism. She went to Dublin City University (DCU) to learn all about news and reporting.

Aisling's Career in Media

Aisling started her journey in broadcasting while she was still studying journalism at DCU. She got an internship at RTÉ Radio 1 on the Today with Pat Kenny show. Here, she reported on many different current events. She later finished her studies in Toulouse, France.

When she came back to Ireland, Aisling joined Clare FM, a local radio station. She read the news and reported on important local topics. After working in radio for a while, she moved into print journalism. She became a reporter for newspapers like the Evening Echo and the Limerick Leader.

In 2001, Aisling made the switch to television. She joined TV3 News and first worked behind the scenes in the newsroom. For six years, she worked as a general news reporter and sometimes filled in as a newsreader.

Becoming a Star on Xposé

Aisling was one of the original presenters of TV3's popular entertainment show, Xposé. The show first started in April 2007. She was a key part of Xposé until November 2016. She left the show when she was on maternity leave after having her third son, Joseph.

Aisling's Family Life

Aisling O'Loughlin has three sons with photographer Nicholas Mac Innes. Her first son, Patrick, was born in December 2011. Her second son, Louis, arrived in December 2013. Her youngest son, Joseph, was born in May 2016.