Ronan Tynan facts for kids
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Ronan Tynan
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Tynan performs on Good Morning America November 2006
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| Born | 14 May 1960 Dublin, Ireland |
| Origin | County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Singer (physician by trade) |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Associated acts | The Irish Tenors |
Ronan Tynan (born 14 May 1960) is a famous Irish tenor singer. He was also a successful Paralympic athlete.
He was part of The Irish Tenors group and rejoined them in 2011. He has also had a successful solo singing career since 2004. In the United States, many people know him for singing with The Irish Tenors. They also know him for his performances of "God Bless America." Before his singing career, he competed in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Paralympics.
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Life and Amazing Career
Ronan Tynan was born in Dublin, Ireland. His family home is in Johnstown, County Kilkenny. He was born with a condition that affected his lower legs. His legs were shorter than usual, and his feet were shaped differently. He also had three toes on each foot. Ronan was a twin, but his twin brother, Edmond, sadly passed away when he was 11 months old.
When Ronan was 20, he had surgery to remove his legs below the knee. This happened after a back injury from a car accident. The injury made it impossible for him to use his prosthetic legs without the surgery. Just weeks after the operation, he was already climbing stairs on his new artificial legs. Within a year, Tynan was winning international track and field athletics competitions. He represented Ireland in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Paralympics. He won an amazing four gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal. Between 1981 and 1984, he earned 18 gold medals and set 14 world records.
In the years that followed, Tynan made history. He became the first person with a disability to be accepted into the National College of Physical Education in Limerick. He worked for about two years helping to make prosthetic limbs. Then, he went to Trinity College to study medicine. He became a doctor specializing in sports injuries related to bones and muscles. He graduated in 1993.
His father, Edmund, encouraged him to also study singing. Ronan won several singing awards. Soon after, he joined the famous group, The Irish Tenors.
Ronan Tynan is a devoted Roman Catholic. He has appeared on EWTN, a Catholic television channel. In 2009, he was invited by New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan to sing at a special church service. This service was for the Archbishop's installation at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Singing for Presidents
Ronan Tynan is a close friend of the Bush family. He has performed at many events attended by President George W. Bush. Some of these important events include:
- State funerals for two former presidents:
* Ronald Reagan * George H. W. Bush
- George H. W. Bush's 80th birthday celebration.
- A prayer service for George W. Bush's second inauguration.
- A Saint Patrick's Day party with President Bush and the Irish leader, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
- The 2008 President's Dinner.
Other Memorable Performances
Ronan Tynan has often sung "God Bless America" at major sporting events. He performed at Yankee Stadium for New York Yankees baseball games. This included Opening Day, nationally televised games, and the very last game at the old Yankee Stadium. He also sang before games for the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres. One notable performance was at the 2008 NHL Winter Classic in front of 71,217 fans.
In 2004, he sang "Theme from New York, New York" at the Belmont Stakes horse race. Less than a week later, he sang at the Washington National Cathedral. This was for former United States President Ronald Reagan's state funeral. There, he performed "Amazing Grace" and Franz Schubert's "Ave Maria".
Tynan sang for George H. W. Bush at Bush's home in Houston. This was on the day the president passed away, 30 November 2018. He sang "Silent Night" and a traditional Gaelic song. A friend of Bush, James Baker, said that the president was quietly mouthing the words to "Silent Night" as Tynan sang.
A Public Apology
In 2009, Ronan Tynan made a comment that caused some misunderstanding. He later apologized for his remark. The Anti-Defamation League, a group that fights prejudice, accepted his apology. Tynan then performed at an ADL event in Manhattan.
On 4 July 2010, Tynan sang "God Bless America" for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. He had the support of some members of the local Jewish community for this performance.
See also
In Spanish: Ronan Tynan para niños
