Mary Kennedy
| Mary Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Born |
4 October 1954 Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland |
| Residence | Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in French |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin (UCD) |
| Occupation | Broadcaster, writer |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Known for | Eurovision Song Contest 1995, Kennedy, Open House, Up for the Match, People of the Year Awards, Nationwide |
| Height | 5'4" |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/marykennedyfan |
Mary Kennedy (Irish: Máire Ní Chinnéide; born 4 October 1954) is an Irish writer, television personality and former newscaster. She presented 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 is now co-presenter of Nationwide with Anne Cassin, having been so for a time with Michael Ryan.
Born in Clondalkin, Dublin, Kennedy was educated at Colaiste Bride 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.
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 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.
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