Martin King (weather presenter)

Martin King (weather presenter)
Martin King
Born Martin Boyle
7 April 1963[1]
Edenmore, County Dublin, Ireland
Nationality Irish
Other names Martin Boyle (real name)
Occupation Weatherman
Employer TV3, Today FM
Known for His unique style of weather presentation
Spouse Jenny McCarthy
Children Five
Notes

Martin Boyle (born 7 April 1963), known professionally as Martin King, is the weather anchor with TV3 in Ireland. He is one of TV's most recognisable weather forecasters.[3] He is also a co-presenter of The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin on TV3 and has his own radio show on Today FM.

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Early life

King was born in Edenmore, County Dublin.

TV career

When TV3 launched in 1998 King became an instant hit. He is best known for bringing a twist to the weather and the nation's forecasts haven't been the same since. His personality driven style of weather forecasting has won King many awards and he is one of the main features of TV3's news presentation.

He appeared on The Podge and Rodge Show in March 2006.

Radio career

King has been involved in radio since he was fifteen working with some of the more successful pirate radio stations including Big D and Sunshine 101. He spent nine years working at 98FM as one of their main on-air personalities before moving to TV3. Returning to the airwaves in 2002 King had his own Saturday morning show on Today FM called Roll Over with Martin King.

Philanthropy

There are a number of charities that King supports. The ISPCC, The Meningitis Foundation, The Baby Max Wings Of Love Fund, The Marie Keating Foundation are just a few of the causes that King is happy to give his time to.

Personal life

King lives in Dublin with photographer Jenny McCarthy and their children. They met when King was a 98FM presenter and McCarthy was one of the "Thunder Girls".[4] Jenny was struck down with a brain tumour in 2010.[3] King and McCarthy got engaged on Christmas Eve, 2010. They married in Killashee House Hotel in Naas, County Kildare, on 7 November 2011 and honeymooned in the Canaries.[3][5] The Sam Maguire Cup was guest of honour at the wedding.[6]

King's second youngest child, Matthew, is an aspiring actor, and was the star of his primary school lay, Joseph and his Technicoloured Dream Coat, two years ago. Matthew recently featured in a play starring Michael Gambon.

King is a keen sports fan, GAA and soccer being the two he enjoys the most. He supports Bohemians.[2]

Martin himself is a keen fan of cinematography and regularly attends high profile movie premiers such as the recent Cowboys and Aliens premier in Dublin City Centre. Martin was amongst the high profile attendees where he received much praise for his stylish appearance and entertaining aura.

The oldest of McCarthy and King's children, Dean (who King is a stepfather to) and his girlfriend are expecting their first child.

References

  1. ^ sdfg
  2. ^ a b Martin King (VI) - Biography
  3. ^ a b c Sweeney, Ken (8 November 2011). "Sun smiles on wedding day of TV3’s weatherman Martin King". Irish Independent. http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/independent-woman/celebrity-news-gossip/sun-smiles-on-wedding-day-of-tv3rsquos-weatherman-martin-king-2928003.html. Retrieved 8 November 2011. 
  4. ^ Smith, Andrea (28 March 2010). "A snapshot of life with Martin King". Sunday Independent. http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/a-snapshot-of-life-with-martin-king-2114919.html. Retrieved 28 March 2010. 
  5. ^ "Aww. We're Forecasting Luurve..". ShowBiz Ireland. 7 November 2011. http://www.showbiz.ie/news/november11/07-aww-were-forecasting-luurve.shtml. Retrieved 7 November 2011. 
  6. ^ "Sam Maguire appearance at TV3 Martin's wedding". Evening Herald. 10 November 2011. http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/sam-maguire-appearance-at-tv3-martins-wedding-2931658.html. Retrieved 10 November 2011. 

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