Kathryn Thomas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kathryn Thomas
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Thomas interviewed at RTÉ's winter season launch in 2015
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| Born | 20 January 1979 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | English, Sociology and Information Studies |
| Alma mater | King's Hospital School University College Dublin (UCD) |
| Occupation | Presenter |
| Employer | RTÉ |
| Agent | Noel Kelly |
| Known for | Rapid, No Frontiers, Winning Streak, Operation Transformation, The Voice of Ireland |
| Children | 2 |
Kathryn Thomas, born on January 20, 1979, is a well-known Irish television presenter. She started her career in the 1990s. Her first job was co-hosting a children's TV show called Rapid. After that, she presented No Frontiers, a show that took her around the world. On No Frontiers, she helped promote different countries on RTÉ Television.
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Kathryn Thomas's Early Life and Education
Kathryn Thomas grew up in Carlow, Ireland. She first went to the national school on the Green Road in Carlow. Later, she attended St Leo's College, Carlow for her secondary school years. In her second year, she moved to The King's Hospital in Dublin. There, she lived at the school as a boarder.
She began studying at University College Dublin (UCD). Her subjects included English, Sociology, and Information Studies. However, she left university early. This was because she got a contract to present the children's TV show Rapid. Kathryn also took acting exams from London Guildhall, reaching Grade 8.
Kathryn Thomas's Career in Television and Radio
Starting Out in Television
Kathryn Thomas got her big break in television with the show Rapid. This was a youth sports show. She co-presented it with Dublin GAA star Jason Sherlock. This happened during the 1990s.
In 2008, Kathryn co-presented Winning Streak: Dream Ticket. She worked alongside Aidan Power on this show. From 2009, she continued to co-present Winning Streak with Marty Whelan. She left Winning Streak in December 2011.
Hosting Popular TV Shows
In 2011, Kathryn became the new presenter for Operation Transformation. This popular show airs on RTÉ One. In August 2011, it was announced that she would also host The Voice of Ireland. This show is the Irish version of the famous singing competition, The Voice.
In 2023, Kathryn Thomas made history. She was announced as a co-host for the annual Rose of Tralee festival. She hosted it with the festival's regular host, Dáithí Ó Sé. This was the first time that two people hosted the event together.
Working in Radio
Kathryn Thomas has also worked in radio. She has filled in for John Murray on RTÉ Radio 1. She also hosts a quiz show on RTÉ Radio 1.
Kathryn Thomas's Personal Life
Kathryn Thomas has two children. She announced her first pregnancy in 2017 on Instagram. In March 2018, her first daughter, Ellie McLoughlin, was born. In June 2021, she shared on Instagram that she was expecting her second child. She lives in Inchicore.
In 2015, Kathryn shared something interesting about herself. She revealed that the shooting stars on her arm were not real tattoos. They were actually temporary transfers. She said she was too scared to get a real tattoo.
Awards and Recognition for Kathryn Thomas
Kathryn Thomas has won several awards for her work.
- In 2005, she won the Travel Extra Irish Travel Writer of the Year award.
- In 2008, she received the Sony Bravia TV Personality of the Year award. This was at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) in Dublin. In the same year, she also won Best Female Presenter at the TV Now Awards.
- In February 2012, she was voted third in a poll. This poll aimed to find Ireland's most desirable Valentines.
