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Mary Kennedy is an Irish broadcaster and writer. She is best known for her work on the RTÉ television series Nationwide. She has also presented the Eurovision Song Contest and the Rose of Tralee. Kennedy was born in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland on 4 October 1954. She attended University College Dublin, where she studied English and French. Kennedy began her broadcasting career in the late 1970s, working as a continuity announcer for RTÉ. She then moved on to become a presenter on the RTÉ television series Nationwide. She has also presented the Eurovision Song Contest and the Rose of Tralee. Kennedy has written several books, including her autobiography, Mary Kennedy: A Life in Full Colour, which was published in 2011. Kennedy is married to the former RTÉ director general Bob Collins. They have two children. As of 2021, Mary Kennedy's net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million.

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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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Mary Kennedy Height, Weight & Measurements

At 69 years old, Mary Kennedy height is 5 ft 4 in .

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Who Is Mary Kennedy's Husband?

Her husband is Ronan Foster (m. 1990–2005)

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Husband Ronan Foster (m. 1990–2005)
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Children Lucy Foster, Eva Foster

Mary Kennedy Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. 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 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Broadcaster

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2011

In May 2011, she fronted RTÉ television coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Ireland.

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.

2008

In April 2008, she commented on RTÉ television coverage of the state funeral of former President of Ireland Patrick Hillery.

2003

In 2003, Kennedy published her memoirs, titled Paper Tigers.

Kennedy was voted VIP magazine's "Most Stylish Woman in Ireland" in 2003.

1978

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.

1954

Mary Kennedy (Irish: Máire Ní Chinnéide; born 4 October 1954) is an Irish writer, television personality and former 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 is now co-presenter of Nationwide with Anne Cassin, having been so for a time with Michael Ryan.