# Carl Mullan

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Irish television & radio presenter (born 1990)

Carl Mullan Born Charles Dermot Mullan (1990-01-24) 24 January 1990 (age 36) Dublin, Ireland Alma mater Institute of Technology, Tallaght Occupation Radio presenter Known for RTÉ 2fm Spouse Aisling Mullan Children 3

**Carl Mullan** (born 24 January 1990) is an [Irish](/source/Irish_people) television and radio presenter who is currently co-hosting *[The RTÉ 2fm Breakfast Show](/source/The_RT%C3%89_2fm_Breakfast_Show)* with [Roz Purcell](/source/Rozanna_Purcell) and [Aisling Bonner](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aisling_Bonner&action=edit&redlink=1).

## Early life

Mullan was born in Perrystown on the [southside](/source/Southside_(Dublin)) of [Dublin](/source/Dublin). He attended [Templeogue College](/source/Templeogue_College) then [Institute of Technology, Tallaght](/source/Institute_of_Technology%2C_Tallaght) attaining an Honours degree in Creative Digital Media.

## Radio career

Mullan joined [RTÉ 2fm](/source/RT%C3%89_2fm) in 2013 as a media content co-ordinator.[1] In 2014 he was promoted to presenter, hosting various shows on [RTÉ](/source/RT%C3%89)'s digital station, [RTÉ 2XM](/source/RT%C3%89_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](/source/Nicky_Byrne)'s show with Jenny Greene as the pair's 'Crash-Test Dummy'.[2]

In 2019, Mullan joined Aifric O’Connell as the hosts of 2fm's *Weekend Breakfast.*[3]

In May 2021, it was announced that Mullan would join [Donncha O'Callaghan](/source/Donncha_O'Callaghan) in replacing [Eoghan McDermott](/source/Eoghan_McDermott) as [Doireann Garrihy](/source/Doireann_Garrihy)'s co-host on the new [RTÉ 2fm](/source/RT%C3%89_2fm) breakfast show.[4]

In 2023, Aifric O’Connell joined him & Donncha O’Callaghan to present “2FM Breakfast with Carl, Donncha & Aifric.” The show aired for 5 weeks, but then Donncha O’Callaghan left which meant that Mullan and O’Connell were back on a show present by just the two of them.

## Television career

In 2019, Mullan hosted his own adventure/travel show *Go Outside and Play* for the [RTÉ Player](/source/RT%C3%89_Player).[5] The show returned for a second season in 2020, retitled *Go Outside and Play, Local Adventures* focusing on activities that could be done during the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).[6]

In September 2022, Mullan began co-hosting *Takeaway Titans* on [RTÉ2](/source/RT%C3%892) alongside [James Kavanagh](/source/James_Kavanagh_(public_figure)).[7]

In December 2022, Mullan was announced as one of the eleven celebrities taking part in the [sixth season](/source/Dancing_with_the_Stars_(Irish_series_6)) of *[Dancing with the Stars](/source/Dancing_with_the_Stars_(Irish_TV_series)).*[8] He was partnered with professional dancer, [Emily Barker](/source/Emily_Barker_(dancer)).[9] On 19 March 2023, Mullan and Barker were crowned *Dancing with the Stars* champions for 2023.[10]

## Personal life

In August 2016, Mullan was an escort at the [Rose of Tralee International Festival](/source/Rose_of_Tralee_(festival)).

In October 2020, Mullan announced his engagement to his long-term girlfriend, Aisling.[11] In April 2021, the couple announced they were expecting their first child later,[12] and in August 2021 they had a son.[13] On 22 April 2022 the couple were married.[14] In August 2023, he announced the arrival of a second child, a girl named Éala.[15] According to Rozanna "Roz" Purcell, he is [Arosexual](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Arosexual&action=edit&redlink=1).[16]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Aodha, Gráinne Ní. ["Doireann Garrihy's new 2FM co-hosts are Donncha O'Callaghan and Carl Mullan"](https://www.thejournal.ie/doireann-garrihy-new-show-5446333-May2021/). *TheJournal.ie*. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Ryan, Keeley (8 July 2015). ["Watch RTE Crash Test Dummy Carl Mullan's latest hilarious prank"](http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/watch-rte-crash-test-dummy-6025568). *Irish Mirror*. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Becker, Kendra (9 May 2019). ["Jennifer Zamparelli, Keith Walsh and Lottie Ryan bid farewell to Breakfast Republic on RTÉ2FM"](https://goss.ie/showbiz/jennifer-zamparelli-keith-walsh-and-lottie-ryan-bid-farewell-to-breakfast-republic-on-rte2fm-173969). *Goss.ie*. Retrieved 25 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Donncha O'Callaghan and Carl Mullan revealed as Doireann Garrihy's new 2FM Breakfast show hosts"](https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/radio/donncha-ocallaghan-and-carl-mullan-revealed-as-doireann-garrihys-new-2fm-breakfast-show-hosts-40461062.html). *independent*. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Carl Mullan: Why Ireland is the best little travel destination in the world"](https://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-talk/carl-mullan-why-ireland-is-the-best-little-travel-destination-in-the-world-39422625.html). *independent*. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Need an adventure? Chase the sun on this epic Irish road trip"](https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/2020/0804/1157257-need-an-adventure-chase-the-sun-on-this-epic-irish-road-trip/). *RTÉ*. 14 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Takeaway Titans"](https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/1319802-takeaway-titans/). *RTÉ*. 31 August 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["'But I can't dance!' — 2FM DJ Carl Mullan is latest contestant on RTÉ's Dancing With The Stars"](https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/but-i-cant-dance-2fm-dj-carl-mullan-is-latest-contestant-on-rtes-dancing-with-the-stars-42203847.html). *independent*. Retrieved 28 February 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** O'Loughlin, Mikie (19 December 2022). ["2fm's Carl Mullan paired with Emily Barker on Dancing with the Stars"](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/tv-film/gallery/2fms-carl-mullan-paired-emily-28761927). *RSVP Live*. Retrieved 28 February 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Carl Mullan wins Dancing with the Stars Grand Final"](https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/0319/1364121-dancing-with-the-stars-the-grand-final-as-it-happens/). [RTÉ News](/source/RT%C3%89_News). 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Bunici, Diana (25 October 2020). ["2FM's Carl Mullan Proposed To Fiancé Ais With An Old School Mix Tape"](https://evoke.ie/2020/10/25/weddings/carl-mullan-engagement-story). *EVOKE.ie*. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** O'Loughlin, Mikie (14 April 2021). ["RTE 2fm presenter Carl Mullan is set to welcome his first child"](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/rte-2fm-presenter-carl-mullan-23909864). *RSVP Live*. Retrieved 24 May 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["RTE 2fm star Carl Mullan announces birth of baby son Daibhi"](https://www.sundayworld.com/showbiz/irish-showbiz/rte-2fm-star-carl-mullan-welcomes-first-baby-with-fiancee-aisling-40756150.html). *sundayworld*. Retrieved 17 October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["RTÉ 2fm's Carl Mullan marries long-term partner Aisling Brennan in Wicklow"](https://www.independent.ie/news/rte-2fms-carl-mullan-marries-long-term-partner-aisling-brennan-in-wicklow-41578905.html). *independent*. Retrieved 21 July 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["RTE star Carl Mullan 'so lucky' as he welcomes second child with wife Aisling"](https://www.sundayworld.com/showbiz/irish-showbiz/rte-star-carl-mullan-so-lucky-as-he-welcomes-second-child-with-wife-aisling/a1088696766.html). *Sunday World*. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["2FM Breakfast with Carl, Roz & Aisling Thursday 12 February 2026"](https://www.rte.ie/radio/2fm/2fm-breakfast-with-carl-roz-aisling/2026/0212/1558096-2fm-breakfast-with-carl-roz--aisling-thursday-12-february-2026/). *RTÉ 2FM*. 12 February 2026.

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