Keelin Shanley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Keelin Shanley
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Aug 24, 1968(1968-08-24)
Age	56
Date Of Death	February 8, 2020, Dublin, Ireland
Birthplace	Dublin
Country	Ireland
Horoscope	Virgo

Keelin Shanley Biography

Keelin Shanley is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on August 24, 1968 in Dublin, Ireland. Irish journalist who was best known for her work at RTE, the national public service broadcaster of Ireland. She began working there in 1995.

She worked at RTE alongside newscaster Bryan Dobson.

On 8 February 2020, RTÉ announced that Shanley had died following a two-year battle with cancer, aged 51. She was survived by her husband Conor, their son and their daughter. Shanley, who died on the same day as the 2020 Irish general election, had first been diagnosed during the 2011 Irish general election and spoke of her experience on The Late Late Show in 2013.

She married Conor Ferguson in 2000.

Keelin Shanley Net Worth

Keelin Shanley is one of the richest Journalist from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Keelin Shanley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began her career as an Assistant Researcher at the University of Bologna.

She worked for RFI, Radio France Internationale, as a broadcast journalist from 2001 to 2002.

Caoilfhionn Shanley-Ferguson (24 August 1968 – 8 February 2020), also known as Keelin Shanley, was a journalist, newsreader and presenter with RTÉ, Ireland’s national radio and television station, where she had presented the Six One News, alongside Caitríona Perry from January 2018 until her death in February 2020.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Keelin Shanley Dating?

According to our records, Keelin Shanley married to Conor Ferguson. As of December 1, 2023, Keelin Shanley’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Keelin Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Keelin Shanley celebrates birthday on August 24 of every year.

Top Facts about Keelin Shanley

1. Keelin Shanley was an Irish journalist and broadcaster.
2. She worked for RTÉ News for over 20 years.
3. Shanley presented the flagship Six One News bulletin.
4. She also co-presented the current affairs programme, Prime Time.
5. Shanley was born in Dublin in 1968.
6. She studied biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin.
7. In 2019, she was diagnosed with cancer and died aged 51.
8. Shanley received numerous awards for her journalism work.
9. She was known for her professionalism and integrity as a journalist.
10. Shanley’s death was widely mourned by colleagues and viewers alike.

What did Keelin Shanley died of?

Personal life. Shanley lived in Dún Laoghaire. On 8 February 2020, RTÉ announced that Shanley had died following a two-year battle with cancer , aged 51. She was survived by her husband Conor, their son and their daughter.

Where is Keelin Shanley now?

Keelin passed away peacefully aged 51 on February 8, 2020. Her own mother died of ovarian cancer a year after she was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 59.

What age was Keelin Shanley when she died?

51 years (1968–2020)

When was Keelin Shanley last on TV?

Keelin Shanley: Faraway, Still Close (RTÉ One, Monday, 9.35pm) is heartbreaking to watch. The RTÉ journalist and Six One presenter died on February 8th, 2020 , at the age of 51, after a long struggle with cancer.

When was Keelin Shanley diagnosed?

On 25 February 2011 , the same day as the general election, RTÉ’s Keelin Shanley was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three years on, however, it’s not something she dwells on.