Keelin Shanley facts for kids

Keelin Shanley (born Caoilfhionn Shanley-Ferguson, August 24, 1968 – February 7, 2020) was a well-known Irish journalist and TV presenter. She worked for RTÉ, which is Ireland's main TV and radio station. Keelin was famous for presenting the Six One News. She co-presented this news show with Caitríona Perry from 2018 until her passing in 2020.

Early Life and Education

Keelin Shanley grew up in a place called Monkstown in Ireland. She lived there with her parents, Derry and Orna Shanley, and her brothers and sisters. Keelin was very smart and went on to study biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin. This is a famous university in Ireland.

Career Highlights

Keelin Shanley had a long and successful career in television and radio. She worked as a reporter and presenter for over ten years on Prime Time. This was an important TV show on RTÉ that looked into current events and news stories. Keelin also created many documentaries that won awards.

She helped present special TV reports on big events like government budgets and elections. Keelin also presented other popular shows. These included Crimecall, Morning Edition, and The Consumer Show. She also worked on radio shows like Morning Ireland and Today with Seán O'Rourke. Before working at RTÉ, she was a news reporter for international news channels. These included Radio France International and CNN World Report.

Personal Life

Keelin Shanley lived in Dún Laoghaire, a town near Dublin. She was married to Conor Ferguson. They had a son and a daughter together.

Keelin passed away on February 7, 2020, at the age of 51. She was survived by her loving husband and their two children.