Kathryn Thomas confirms new podcast as she shares Rose of Tralee plans

Irish Daily Mirror

6 days ago

Kathryn Thomas has announced she is set to launch her own podcast – as she confirms her return as co-host of the Rose of Tralee.
The former Operation Transformation host confirmed the Kerry festival is set to return to our screens on August 18 and 19.
But the Carlow star and Q102 breakfast presenter is also planning to launch own podcast soon.
Kathryn said: "I'm probably the last person in Ireland to do a podcast. My agent has been onto me for literally eight years about it. I didn't have the time or the headspace.
"And we're in the middle of doing a pilot for RTE as well so there is a lot going on.
"I can't ignore the podcast space anymore. As a woman now in her 40s there are certain subjects that I want to chat about, and I want to know more about, that I listen to other podcasts for.
"It's for everybody but mostly women, I think. I'll be different perspectives from your 35 to 40s etc… it is kind of looking at maybe unlearning stuff that we thought we knew. As we mature through life our perspectives change.
"But we're still in the pilot stage at the moment. It's always exciting to be working on something new creatively."
Opening up about the Rose of Tralee returning, she said: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go. I've got dates in the diary of what Roses to meet. That's all happening.
"It'll be the 18th and 19th of August. It'll be a long week because I'm broadcasting my radio show from my bedroom in the Meadowlands Hotel…. someone said they'll send me a microphone. That'll be from 7am until 10am on the Monday and then three hours of live television.
"But the craic down there will be absolutely mighty."
And she said her co-host Daithi O Se will return again this year – if he isn't living in Aras An Uachtaráin by then.
She said, jokingly: "Daithi could be in the Aras at that stage…. He's back. I think he's on holiday in the States at the moment. He comes back with a glow-up. He's got the tan; he drops a few pounds and he's off the drink. He comes back Rose of Tralee-ready and I've had a whole summer of eating and drinking.
"I haven't spoken to anyone yet but I'm sure there's always going to be big stories. I don't know what is going to happen this year, but I know that nothing will surprise me.
"You have to have the mix whether it is a poem or a reflection, then me on a rowing machine with another Rose giving it socks… it is very individual and very unique and that is why we love it," she said.
The mum-of-two was speaking at the launch of Uisce Eireann's national appeal which is encouraging the public to help protect the country's water supplies by adopting simple water-saving practices at home, in the garden, and at work.
Already the water network is experiencing increased pressure on supplies across several regions, including counties Dublin, Limerick, Tipperary, Waterford, Cork, Galway, Donegal, Meath, Westmeath, Clare and Wexford.
The aim of the appeal is to remind the public that saving water doesn't have to be difficult. By making small adjustments, we can all contribute to managing water more efficiently.
Kathryn added: "It is important that we all consider our water usage habits not just during the summer months but all year round.
"Simple changes can have a real impact and collectively we can all help maintain our water resources."
Margaret Attridge, Uisce Éireann's Head of Water Operations added: "In the days and weeks ahead, we would appeal to customers to take the opportunity to really consider their water usage and reflect on the daily and easy actions they can take to play their part in ensuring our water resources are used wisely and in a way which benefits, not only your own household but also the wider community.
"Simple steps can have a big impact in helping to maintain water reserves. Whether it is using a watering can in the garden, or turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, every individual action counts, and all adds up to making a positive contribution to benefit everyone."
For those looking to track their progress and learn more about water conservation, Uisce Éireann has developed an easy-to-use conservation calculator, which allows people to track their personal water usage.
To access the water conservation calculator or find out more about water conservation tips visit www.water.ie/conservation.