Carl Mullan

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Carl Mullan
Born
Carl Mullan

(1990-01-24) 24 January 1990 (age 31)
Dublin, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Alma materInstitute of Technology, Tallaght
OccupationRadio presenter
Known forRTÉ 2fm

Carl Mullan (born 24 January 1990) is an Irish television and radio presenter currently hosting The RTÉ 2fm Breakfast Show with Doireann Garrihy and Donncha O'Callaghan.[1]

Early life[]

Mullan was born on the Southside of Dublin. He attended Institute of Technology, Tallaght attaining an Honours degree in Creative Digital Media.

Radio career[]

Mullan joined RTÉ 2fm in 2013 as a media content co-ordinator.[2] In 2014 he was promoted to presenter, hosting various shows on RTÉ's digital station, RTÉ 2XM, as well as filling in for the 2fm’s main presenters in their absence. In 2015, Mullan had a recurring weekly segment on Nicky Byrne's show with Jenny Greene as the pair's 'Crash-Test Dummy'.[3]

In 2019, Mullan joined Aifric O’Connell as the hosts of 2fm’s Weekend Breakfast.[4]

In May 2021, it was announced that Mullan would join Donncha O'Callaghan in replacing Eoghan McDermott as Doireann Garrihy's co-host on the new RTÉ 2fm breakfast show.[5]

Television career[]

In 2019, Mullan hosted his own adventure/travel show Go Outside and Play for the RTÉ Player.[6] The show returned for a second season in 2020, retitled Go Outside and Play, Local Adventures focusing on activities that can be done during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

Personal life[]

In October 2020, Mullan announced his engagement to his long-term girlfriend, Aisling.[8] In April 2021, the couple announced they were expecting their first child later in the year.[9] In August 2021, the couple welcomed a son, Daibhí.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ O’Donoghue, Denise (24 May 2021). "Donncha O'Callaghan and Carl Mullan to co-host 2FM breakfast show with Doireann Garrihy". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. ^ Aodha, Gráinne Ní. "Doireann Garrihy's new 2FM co-hosts are Donncha O'Callaghan and Carl Mullan". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  3. ^ Ryan, Keeley (8 July 2015). "Watch RTE Crash Test Dummy Carl Mullan's latest hilarious prank". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  4. ^ Editor, Kendra Becker | (9 May 2019). "Jennifer Zamparelli, Keith Walsh and Lottie Ryan bid farewell to Breakfast Republic on RTÉ2FM". Goss.ie. Retrieved 25 May 2021.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Donncha O'Callaghan and Carl Mullan revealed as Doireann Garrihy's new 2FM Breakfast show hosts". independent. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Carl Mullan: Why Ireland is the best little travel destination in the world". independent. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Need an adventure? Chase the sun on this epic Irish road trip". 14 May 2021. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. ^ Bunici, Diana (25 October 2020). "2FM's Carl Mullan Proposed To Fiancé Ais With An Old School Mix Tape". EVOKE.ie. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  9. ^ O'Loughlin, Mikie (14 April 2021). "RTE 2fm presenter Carl Mullan is set to welcome his first child". RSVP Live. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  10. ^ "RTE 2fm star Carl Mullan announces birth of baby son Daibhi". sundayworld. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
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