Age, Biography and Wiki
Mary Kennedy was born on 4 October, 1954 in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish television presenter and writer. Discover Mary Kennedy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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Occupation |
Broadcaster · writer |
Age |
69 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
Born |
4 October, 1954 |
Birthday |
4 October |
Birthplace |
Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality |
Ireland
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She is a member of famous Broadcaster with the age 69 years old group.
Mary Kennedy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Mary Kennedy height is 5 ft 4 in .
Physical Status |
Height |
5 ft 4 in |
Weight |
Not Available |
Body Measurements |
Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Mary Kennedy's Husband?
Her husband is Ronan Foster (m. 1990–2005)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
Ronan Foster (m. 1990–2005) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Lucy Foster, Eva Foster |
Mary Kennedy Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mary Kennedy worth at the age of 69 years old? Mary Kennedy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Broadcaster. She is from Ireland. We have estimated Mary Kennedy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Broadcaster |
Mary Kennedy Social Network
Timeline
Mary Kennedy (Máire Ní Chinnéide; born 4 October 1954) is an Irish television personality and former newscaster, and writer.
Kennedy's broadcasting career started in 1978 when she applied for a job as continuity announcer at RTÉ.
She went on to join the RTÉ News team, becoming a newscaster.
She presented the Eurovision Song Contest 1995 from the Point Theatre in Dublin.
She has also presented her own Saturday night chat show called Kennedy, a precursor to Saturday Night with Miriam.
Kennedy was co-presenter of the magazine programme Open House with Marty Whelan.
She has previously presented Up for the Match and the People of the Year Awards.
She has also presented Eurovision Song Contest 1995, a Saturday night chat show called Kennedy, and was co-presenter with Marty Whelan on the magazine programme Open House.
She presented Up for the Match and the People of the Year Awards, until RTÉ replaced her in both jobs with a younger presenter, Gráinne Seoige.
Kennedy began working as Michael Ryan's co-presenter on the RTÉ local affairs show Nationwide.
In 2003, Kennedy published her memoirs, titled Paper Tigers.
Lines I Love was shortlisted for an Irish Book Award.
Kennedy was voted VIP magazine's "Most Stylish Woman in Ireland" in 2003.
In April 2008, she commented on RTÉ television coverage of the state funeral of former President of Ireland Patrick Hillery.
In May 2011, she fronted RTÉ television coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Ireland.
She also provided commentary at the inauguration of the ninth President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins.
She has read the news on RTÉ Radio 1.
She has been a judge at the Rose of Tralee.
Lines for Living was published in 2011.
Her niece, Clare, was the girlfriend of Garda Ciaran Jones, swept to his death in the River Liffey after he tried to help motorists during torrential rain in October 2011.
She was co-presenter of Nationwide with Anne Cassin until 2019, having been so for a time with Michael Ryan.
Born in Clondalkin, Dublin, Kennedy was educated at Coláiste Bhríde in Clondalkin and University College Dublin, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.
She taught English in Brittany, France, before returning to her alma mater to teach Irish and English.