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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Kathryn Thomas admits she 'sleeps better' since landing her own radio show
TV and radio host Kathryn Thomas has said she "sleeps better" since she landed her own radio show. The former Operation Transformation star now presents her own breakfast radio show on Dublin's Q102 called The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas, which runs from 7am-10am daily. And despite the gruelling 5am starts, the Co Carlow native said her new routine makes her sleep much better at night. She said: "Things are amazing. Loving the job. I'm just back from Santorini. "I hadn't been sleeping great for the last year. And, you know, lots of different things going on. And then when you get into a routine of which I've never had before. "So I've gotten to 46 years of age, and I've never had a job where I have to be somewhere Monday to Friday, right? And I was like, 'oh, routine won't suit me'. And then I had this chat with Dermot (Whelan) on his podcast, and he was like, 'routine suits everybody, you know?' "I'm in bed at 9pm, and I'm asleep by 10pm, so I'm actually up at 5.20am, so I'm sleeping better now. "I'm sleeping more than I would have for the last couple of years. I'm actually feeling more energetic than I have done so I'm delighted. "I don't know whether it's kind of also the job, you know. So maybe that will wear off after six months." Kathryn previously told us that landing her morning radio show comes down to timing. She said at the time: "It comes down to timing. I mean there was no way when I was doing Operation Transformation and the schedule that consumed that I would be able to do a daily breakfast radio show. "I always filled in in the it was never breakfast radio. My focus was there at Radio 1 and focussing on covering for them. "My big priority was TV but then when I really thought about it, I knew my time in Operation Transformation was done and I knew if I didn't close one door, another one wouldn't open. "As a mom, things can come in on top of you in terms of trying to parent and trying to work and trying to keep all the balls in the air without sitting down and saying 'what do I want'. "If you asked me would I do breakfast radio when I had no children, I would've said 'not on your nelly'," she said laughing at the time. "But the opportunity came up and this was the right time to start something new."
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Kathryn Thomas uses ‘good excuse' to wear her wedding dress at public event after six years
KATHRYN Thomas stepped out at a major award show donning her very own wedding dress. The Advertisement 2 Kathryn Thomas wore her wedding dress to the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2 Kathryn got married in the gown back in 2019 Six years later and wedding dress for the The 45-year-old was a vision as she posed for snaps in the white gown last Friday. The magnificent frock was mid-length with a white mesh underlay and beautiful floral embroidery all over. The wedding gown also had dainty frilled sleeves and a cinched waist. Advertisement READ MORE IN KATHRYN THOMAS For the awards, the TV star styled her special dress with a pair of black and white stilettos which had a 3D flower feature. She also added cool bow-shaped earrings and a selection of silver rings. The Irish host had her blonde hair slicked back and styled to perfection. Never one for too much make-up , Kathryn kept it simple with a golden glow bronzer and peachy eyeshadow. Advertisement Most read in News TV Speaking about the style awards on "A brilliant night, a big thanks to all the team, the style was unbelievable. It was such a good year." Kathryn Thomas enjoys a dreamy trip to Greece Kathryn admitted: "And I was so delighted to be nominated for Look Of The Year on the night. So thank you for all your lovely messages." The popular presenter told followers that it was a "great excuse" to get dolled up and "wear her wedding dress again". Advertisement She added: "I mean where else are you going to do that?" But, Kathryn wasn't the only star making a statement at the style awards over the weekend. MUIR OF THAT Ireland AM star, The Advertisement The Virgin Media host posts videos of herself getting ready for work every morning in the dressing room over on Instagram and joked that she's 'really annoying'. Muireann got emotional as she added: 'Being in this industry is one of the nicest things that's happened to me in my entire life. 'I don't know what I'd do without Alan and Tommy everyday. Advertisement 'Lads this is really lovely, it's so nice . Thank you.' The popular presenter wowed the crowd tonight with her jaw-dropping pink gown. The TV star looked out of this world in the figure hugging number. The fabulous dress has a unique bow feature on the shoulder which turned into a train at the back. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Love the dress', cry fans as RTE's Kathryn Thomas stuns in bargain M&S frock on girls trip with rarely-seen sister
RTE star Kathryn Thomas had her fans gushing after she shared a series of "beautiful" snaps from her holiday. The popular presenter has been hard at work recently with her new Q102 weekday breakfast show. Advertisement 3 Kathryn Thomas jetted off on a girls trip last week Credit: Instagram 3 Kathryn went to Greece with her sister Credit: Instagram 3 Kathryn took to social media to share some highlights from her trip Earlier last week, They stayed in the incredible 4-star hotel, Elite Suites, in Oia, Santorini, which Kathryn said "was amazing". While on their getaway, the siblings enjoyed a trip to the seaside town of Ammouid in Greece. Yesterday, marking her return home, Kathryn took to her Advertisement Read more on Kathryn Thomas The mum-of-two looked chic as she stepped out onto the balcony of her accommodation in a green linen dress from Marks and Spencer. The fabulous frock features a dramatic scooped v neckline with a maxi dress look. Unfortunately it's currently out of stock on their website, which is no surprise when you find out it was on sale for just €18.49. Elsewhere in her post, Kathryn stopped for a cute selfie alongside her sister. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Exclusive In the snap the pair were beaming as they both cracked a wide smile for the picture. Kathryn Thomas enjoys a dreamy trip to Greece While by the sea, Kathryn made the most of her trip by indulging in some fresh seafood, along with a few dips in the ocean. While at the Sunset at Ammoudi seafood restaurant, Kathryn panned around the area to show off the jaw-dropping views. She captioned her post: "It's been a week." Advertisement BEST TIME Friends and fans raced to the presenter's comment section to gush over the fabulous trip. One fan said: "Lovely." Kathy commented: "Stunning." Colette remarked: "Gorgeous love the dress." Advertisement Eva asked: "Beautiful would you recommend it?" Another fan added: "So beautiful Kathryn... Have a wonderful holiday."
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rosanna Davison & Jennifer Zamparelli amongst well-known faces making a statement at major award show
THE Irish celebs were out in full force for fashion's biggest night of the year - and their looks were off the charts. The VIP Style Awards took place in the Intercontinental Hotel in Ireland 's most fashionable starlets dressed to the nines. 6 Jennifer Zamparelli was a vision in an all pink ensemble 6 Rosanna Davison had all eyes o n her in a dramatic sheer gown 6 Kathryn Thomas looked elegant in a white frock Now in its 22nd year, the ceremony is back at the swanky five-star venue. star Laura Fox is taking on hosting duties for a second year running after a stellar job last April. The And the Irish celebs were coming in hot as they hit the carpet before the ceremony started this evening. READ MORE IN SHOWBIZ pink ensemble. The 43-year-old showed off her tiny waist and new cropped hair cut as she strutted her stuff in the strapless gown. Former Miss World, The Irish model put on a leggy display as the dress featured a high split and a see-through skirt. Most read in Celebrity Dublin's Q104 host, The Carlow beauty had her blonde hair slicked back and sported a glowing tan from her recent trip to Kathryn Thomas enjoys a dreamy trip to Greece red carpet arm-in-arm wearing matching black suits . Alan's suit had a funky velvet floral pattern, while Karl's blazer was double breasted and fitted to perfection. STYLED TO PERFECTION The 61-year-old's fellow co-host, The The fabulous dress has a unique bow feature on the shoulder which turned into a train at the back. Muireann posed for snaps inside the venue and posted them to her London gown. The mustard coloured frock had a flattering sleeve design and a fitted silhouette. 6 Muireann O'Connell wore a floor length gown 6 Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick wore matching black suits 6 Katja Mia wore a Solace London gown
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘Watch this space' says Kathryn Thomas as she opens up on settling into ‘amazing' new job & teases more documentaries
KATHRYN Thomas has opened up about her "amazing" new job and told fans to "watch this space" for what's coming next. The radio star joined Six O'Clock Show hosts Advertisement 3 Kathryn Thomas appeared on The Six O'Clock Show Credit: Louise Samuelsen 3 The radio star opened up about her new job Credit: Virgin Media 3 The telly host teased a new documentary Credit: Virgin Media joined as the host of their , 'The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas', which launched earlier this year. The show airs every weekday morning from 7am-10am. The Brian asked: "How is it going and how are you dealing or coping with the early mornings?" Advertisement READ MORE ON KATHRYN THOMAS Kathryn admitted that although she was "really concerned" about the sleep aspect, she said: "I absolutely love it, I love it." She continued: "For the first time in my life, at 46 years of age, I have routine. "I've never had routine. I've never had a Monday to Friday job. I always fought against routine because I loved the never knowing what I was going to do. "That's my life since I was 21, I worked as a freelancer so I'd never know what job was happening, you know there's no real stability. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Latest "This is the first time I've had it and actually, it has made me feel much more grounded, much more settled, I'm sleeping better, I actually have much more energy. "I go to bed at ten, I'm up at twenty past five, I finish at around half twelve, there's a one o'clock pick-up - and then I have my afternoon with them. Kathryn Thomas enjoys day out at Punchestown Festival "I have more energy than I have done for a long time." However, Kathryn admitted she's still in the "honeymoon phase", so "it could all wear off". Advertisement She admitted that being on in the mornings is "a big responsibility for the station" - but added that she doesn't feel that pressure. She said: "Everybody is so nice, the culture in the place is amazing - I think with a lot of breakfasts there's two-handers, three-handers. "A lot of the shows, it can be about that big frenetic energy between people, whereas they were just like they want me to do it on my own, bring my own energy. "So that's what I'm doing, I'm just kind of enjoying myself and loving every second of it." Advertisement This year marked Kathryn's first time in 14 years without HONEST CHAT The telly host helmed the popular However, the huge show was axed last year as RTE felt it was time to "refresh and renew their offering". Kathryn admitted: "It was strange, I'm not going to lie. Come January we went to Morocco, we took the kids away because I just didn't want to have any of that sort of feeling straight after Christmas." Advertisement The mum-of-two told how she as grateful for the support and messages from fans who missed the show this year. However, she added: "It was time for me, it definitely was after 14 years. It can kind of be scary for people when you're making a move. "But until you close one door - pushing open another one comes easy when one is closed." Kathryn has always had a passion for helping people look and feel their best. Advertisement Now, the Carlow native has moved on to front a brand-new two part documentary titled The Skinny Jab Revolution. 'WATCH THIS SPACE' The new She explained that the reaction was "huge" and admitted she was "nervous taking it on". Arthur also noted that Kathryn was "emotional" and "very vulnerable" in the documentary. Advertisement She said: "It's the first time I had done documentary and for me, I had produced it as well, it was my own production company, so I just wanted to be honest from the get go. "I wanted to be frank, I wanted to tell my own story and show how this has kind of impacted me as well. "Not only having suffered with being overweight as a child but also working in that whole space for 14 years." Brian then asked if there will be more documentaries in the future. Advertisement She revealed: "I have got a couple of ideas in and it's that age old thing, none that I can talk about. "I loved the documentary space. It was just great to step into a different genre. "But watch this space, as they say."
