Ronan Keating

Ronan Patrick John Keating (born 3 March 1977 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland) is an Irish pop singer.

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3 March - 1977 - Dublin - Republic of Ireland - Irish - Pop

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He grew up in Bayside in Dublin. He attended Bayside Primary School and St. Fintans High School, Sutton. He joined the band Boyzone at the age of 16, after being discovered by Louis Walsh; and later briefly co-managed fellow Irish boy band Westlife. Despite Boyzone never officially disbanding, they have not released a single since 1999 and he has continued with his own solo career, clocking up a total of 12 top 10 singles, as well as three Number one albums in addition to his previous success with the group.

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Bayside - Dublin - St. Fintans High School - Boyzone - Louis Walsh

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His mother Marie died in February 1998 from breast cancer and his family have set up a charity in her name which helps women to fight breast cancer. As promotion for the charity, he has completed two sponsored walks across Ireland, among other activities

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He married Yvonne Connolly, an Irish model whom he had known since the age of 13; in 30 April 1998 and they have had three children: Jack (15 March 1999), Marie (18 February 2001)and Ali (7 September 2005).

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30 April - 1998 - 15 March - 1999 - 18 February - 2001 - 7 September - 2005

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The Irish tabloid press have repeatedly launched rumours about his personal life, mainly to do with supposed relationships. None of these have ever been proven, however.

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Ronan presented the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997, and also presented the MTV Europe Music Awards in 1997 and 1999.

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Eurovision Song Contest - MTV Europe Music Awards

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