Karen Koster facts for kids

Karen Koster is a well-known television presenter from Ireland and the Netherlands. She was born on April 9, 1981. Many people know her from her work on popular TV shows like Xposé and Ireland AM.

About Karen Koster

Karen Koster is a familiar face on Irish television. She has worked as a presenter and journalist for many years. Her career has included some of Ireland's most watched entertainment and morning shows.

Her Early Life and Education

Karen Koster studied at Trinity College Dublin. She graduated in 2003. Her degree was in English Literature and French. This education helped prepare her for a career in media.

Her Career in TV

Karen started her television journey in 2001. She was a runner-up in an RTÉ show called The Selection Box. In 2004, she joined TV3, which is now Virgin Media Television. She began as a weather presenter on the show Ireland AM.

From 2007, Karen became a main presenter on Xposé. This was a popular entertainment show. She stayed with Xposé until it ended in 2019. After Xposé was cancelled, she returned to Ireland AM. She first covered for another presenter, Ciara Doherty. Later, she became a permanent co-host on the show.

Her Family Life

In 2013, Karen Koster married John McGuire Jnr. He is a businessman. Their wedding took place in Sicily, Italy.

Karen and John have three children. Their first son, Finn, was born in December 2014. She announced her pregnancy in June 2014. Their second son, John James, arrived in February 2016. Karen shared the news of this pregnancy in October 2015. In June 2018, their daughter, Eve, was born.