After working in insurance, Marty Whelan made the break into radio in 1979 on RTÉ's Radio 2, now RTÉ 2fm. In the mid-1980s, Whelan began developing his television career, becoming the first male presenter of the hit fashion programme Head 2 Toe. In the mid 1990s, Marty presented shows including GFI: Go For It, Off the Record and Millionaire. He also hosted RTÉ One's summer lottery show Fame and Fortune on Saturday nights for eight years.
In 1997, he became the master of ceremonies at the prestigious annual Rose of Tralee Festival. The following year, Whelan joined Mary Kennedy as co-presenter of Open House, RTÉ's flagship afternoon magazine programme which ran until 2004 and in September 2005 he began presenting RTÉ 2fm's breakfast show.
Marty hosts RTÉ's coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest every May and celebrated his 25th anniversary in 2024. In 2008, Marty proved that his skills weren't just behind the microphone or in front of the camera when he won the reality TV series Celebrity Bainisteoir. He also co-hosted the National Lottery Winning Streak show for RTÉ 1 Television.
His career has continued with Marty currently presenting Marty in the Morning on RTÉ lyric fm, Monday to Friday from 7.00 – 10.00, receiving both IMRO radio and New York Radio Festival awards for his morning breakfast programme.
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