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Sunday World
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
TV star Muireann O'Connell buys new dream home in Dublin
Ireland AM star Muireann is thrilled to get the keys to her new home, a beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house. Take a look at the dream house broadcaster Muireann O'Connell has bought after falling in love with it. The beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house in a Dublin suburb was on the market for €675,000, but it's likely to have sold for more than €700,000. Ireland AM star Muireann is engaged to Phil Manzor, who is a high flying radio executive, and the current content controller for Dublin radio stations FM104 and Q102. Limerick woman Muireann has previously complained how she struggled to find a place of her own, having rented for years in the Stoneybatter area of the capital. Muireann O'Connell's new home News in 90 Seconds - May 29th She once described her years of house hunting as a 'nightmare', and said that properties the couple bid on had gone for €100,000 over their asking price. The brochure for her new property, the exact location of which we are not revealing, described it as being well-proportioned accommodation over three floors with private front and rear gardens. The house has an open plan kitchen/dining room which opens to the main living room. The back garden has rear access though double gates, a central lawned area, brick built shed and patio area finished with sandstone patio slabs. Muireann (42) shares Limerick connections with Phil as he went to university in her home town. He grew up in Co Offaly and was content and programming director with Today FM for just over a year and a half until he parted ways with the station. Prior to that, he was content director at youth station Spin for four years, and before that held a similar position with a couple of Scottish radio stations. The couple got engaged in Co Kerry in 2021. 'It's a strange thing because, yes, I'm a public figure but I'm just a person who happens to be on the telly,' Muireann once told the Sunday World, when she admitted she didn't want to talk too openly about her fiancé, describing him as her 'housemate'. 'If I was in a different job I think I'd be the exact same way. 'I don't think ever in my entire life, other than with friends, have I talked about who I'm going out with.' Muireann shared pictures on social media from her new home this week. 'The bathroom does need a little bit of work but I think once we get the bathroom done we can then just move in and any other work that needs to be done we'll do while we're here,' she explained, while showing a picture of the bathroom. 'Thank you to the lovely previous owners and to everyone who helped us to get here. Ye are the best. 'We've been terrible at this process. God, house buying has been a slog. I know it's not easy. For anyone going through it, much love. It can be soul destroying. But bloody hell, do I feel good today.'
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘My hormones died down and I was fine' says Kathryn Thomas as she reveals hubby's response to her wanting third child
KATHRYN Thomas has admitted to wanting a third child but her "hormones died down" after her husband's response. The Carlow native and her husband Padraig McLoughlin, who tied the knot in 2019 at Kilkea Castle, Kilkenny, have two daughters; Ellie, seven, and Grace, three. Advertisement 4 Kathryn Thomas spoke to The Irish Sun at the Platinum VIP Style Awards Credit: Brian McEvoy 4 Kathryn and her husband got married in 2019 Credit: Social Media Collect 4 Kathryn has two daughters Credit: Social Media Collect Ellie is going into second class this September and her youngest will be completing her last year of preschool. And when asked if she's getting notions about having another child, Kathryn told The Irish Sun: "No... the shop is closed!" However, she admitted that she briefly thought about it around two years ago. Advertisement read more on kathryn thomas She explained: "My sister had a baby, Lily, she's two now. But I remember going in to see her in the Coombe. "Grace was one. I had said to my gynaecologist, 'No, done, shop is closed', and my doctor said, 'I've heard of women like you before'. "Anyway, I went in to see my sister in the Coombe, held the baby, gave her back, ran outside, rang my husband, was like, 'Do you want another baby?', and he was like, 'Not on your f***ing life'." Kathryn laughing added: "So that was the end of that conversation. And very quickly I kind of was like... the hormone release died down, I was fine." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive The 46-year-old has been of new listeners with on Q102 since early February. Kathryn is on air from Monday to Friday at 7am to 10am. Kathryn Thomas shares 'fabulous' clip from family holiday It's the first time she's had a 'normal' routine and Kathryn has said feeling better than ever. The former Operation Transformation host said: "I'm loving the job. When you get to this point on a Friday, I feel the tiredness of the week. I feel that I'm in a better routine. Advertisement "I hadn't been sleeping great for the last year with lots of different things going on and then when you get into a routine, which I've never had before. 'I'M DELIGHTED' "I've gotten to 46 years of age and I've never had a job where I have to be somewhere Monday to Friday. 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'. "I put the kids to bed at half eight, I'm in bed at nine and I'm asleep by ten. I'm actually then up at twenty past five. "So I'm sleeping better now and sleeping more than I would have for the last couple of years. Advertisement "Now also my kids are coming out like Grace is three, so we're kind of coming out of the hard phase as well. "But I'm actually feeling more energetic than I have done in, I can't remember when. So I'm delighted." 4 Kathryn got the itch to have another baby after seeing her sister's newborn Credit: Instagram
Sunday World
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Inside TV star Muireann O'Connell's new dream home in Dublin
Ireland AM star Muireann is thrilled to get the keys to her new home, a beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house. The terraced three bed house is in a Dublin suburb Take a look at the dream house broadcaster Muireann O'Connell has bought after falling in love with it. The beautiful period three-bedroom mid-terrace house in a Dublin suburb was on the market for €675,000, but it's likely to have sold for more than €700,000. Ireland AM star Muireann is engaged to Phil Manzor, who is a high flying radio executive, and the current content controller for Dublin radio stations FM104 and Q102. Limerick woman Muireann has previously complained how she struggled to find a place of her own, having rented for years in the Stoneybatter area of the capital. Muireann O'Connell's new home News in 90 Seconds - May 29th She once described her years of house hunting as a 'nightmare', and said that properties the couple bid on had gone for €100,000 over their asking price. The brochure for her new property, the exact location of which we are not revealing, described it as being well-proportioned accommodation over three floors with private front and rear gardens. The house has an open plan kitchen/dining room which opens to the main living room. The terraced three bed house is in a Dublin suburb The back garden has rear access though double gates, a central lawned area, brick built shed and patio area finished with sandstone patio slabs. Muireann (42) shares Limerick connections with Phil as he went to university in her home town. He grew up in Co Offaly and was content and programming director with Today FM for just over a year and a half until he parted ways with the station. The kitchen Prior to that, he was content director at youth station Spin for four years, and before that held a similar position with a couple of Scottish radio stations. The couple got engaged in Co Kerry in 2021. 'It's a strange thing because, yes, I'm a public figure but I'm just a person who happens to be on the telly,' Muireann once told the Sunday World, when she admitted she didn't want to talk too openly about her fiancé, describing him as her 'housemate'. 'If I was in a different job I think I'd be the exact same way. The living room. 'I don't think ever in my entire life, other than with friends, have I talked about who I'm going out with.' Muireann shared pictures on social media from her new home this week. 'The bathroom does need a little bit of work but I think once we get the bathroom done we can then just move in and any other work that needs to be done we'll do while we're here,' she explained, while showing a picture of the bathroom. The kitchen 'Thank you to the lovely previous owners and to everyone who helped us to get here. Ye are the best. 'We've been terrible at this process. God, house buying has been a slog. I know it's not easy. For anyone going through it, much love. It can be soul destroying. But bloody hell, do I feel good today.'
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."
