Marty Whelan | |
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.jpg) Whelan in 2018 | |
| Born | Martin Whelan 7 June 1956 Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Spouse |
Maria Whelan (m. 1985) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | John and Lilly Whelan |
Martin "Marty" Whelan (born 7 June 1956) is an Irish radio and television personality currently working for Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). His early television credits included the game shows Millionaire and Fame and Fortune, and the weekday afternoon show, Open House.
In 1997, Whelan became the host of the annual The Rose of Tralee contest, a role he held until 2003 when Ryan Tubridy replaced him. His RTÉ 2fm radio show, Marty in the Morning was axed in 2007 and replaced with The Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show. Whelan has since made a return to television, winning the reality series Celebrity Bainisteoir in 2008. Since winning the series, he has made another return to television to guest-host the RTÉ One topical comedy show The Panel.[1] He also acted as guest judge in RTÉ's Charity You're a Star, standing in for Louis Walsh in one programme.
Marty at Midday saw Whelan receive his own weekday lunchtime show on RTÉ lyric fm, commencing September 2009. He then returned to television again in September 2009 to co-present Winning Streak with Kathryn Thomas. He has been doing this ever since.
In 1987 and since 2000, Whelan has provided the television commentary for RTÉ's coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest (joined by Phil Coulter in 2003).[2][3]
- ^ "The Panel: Thursday, 20 November 2008". RTÉ. 20 November 2008. Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
- ^ Last, Jane (20 May 2010). "RTÉ so lonely after loss of Gerry - Marty". Evening Herald. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ^ "MARTY WHELAN - IRELAND". BBC News. BBC. 12 May 2007. Retrieved 12 May 2007.