Originally from Tipperary, she began her career at RTÉ's local radio service in Cork before moving to Dublin.
[4] When Wilson grew weary with the nationwide escapades of then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, prior to the Irish general election in 2002, she described herself as "being left a little short of information".
[5] In 2006, when Rachael English finished up Five Seven Live, Wilson was promoted to presenter of Drivetime.
[7] Joseph O'Connor's radio diary was commissioned by Wilson on this show each Wednesday.
[8][9] In September 2020 she moved to presenting Morning Ireland, with Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó Headhra taking over on Drivetime.