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Shay Byrne | |
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| Born | (1972-08-19)19 August 1972 (age 52) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann |
| Known for | Presenting on Rising Time onRTÉ Radio |
| Spouse | Linda Nolan (2000–) |
| Children | Holly Byrne Jack Byrne Katie Byrne |
Shay Byrne (born 19 August 1972) is an Irish Radio presenter. Since 2011, he has been host ofRTÉ Radio 1's Rising Time.
Byrne grew up inArtane and had originally studied accountancy inCarlow, but opted to leave the course early. He then went on to work for a mobile phone company and video equipment company. He then went on to work for his father's painting and decorating business, ultimately taking it over, and he was joined there by his brother Maurice, a former chief inspector with theDSPCA.[1] In 2004, he began to work for events companies, dressing up for promotions, karaoke, DJing, playing Elvis in Christmas cabarets.[2]
In 2005, Byrne joined the Irish public broadcasterRaidió Teilifís Éireann, after his wife spotted an advert for continuity announcers, he began working on shows withRyan Tubridy andDerek Mooney.[1] After sometime working as a continuity announcer forRTÉ, he became a stand in presenter onRTÉ Radio 1, he subsequently hosted his own showShay Byrne's Friday Lounge on Friday evening's between 2006 and 2011.[2] It was announced on 4 March 2011, that Byrne would replaceMaxi as presenter of Rising Time, following the latter's illness, he currently presents Rising Time from 5.30am to 7am on week days.[3][4]
Byrne met his partner Linda Nolan in the Stillorgan Musical Society and they married in October 2000, they have three children, Holly, Jack and Katie. They currently reside in Dublin.[1]
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