Gerald Kean | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) Cork, Ireland |
| Education | University College Dublin (UCD) |
| Occupation | Solicitor |
Gerald Kean (born 1957[1][2]) is an Irish solicitor from County Cork. He is regularly the subject of social columns, particularly in the Sunday newspapers which have reported his lavish spending sprees and sun holidays involving his wife and other people, with The Irish Times once describing him as having a "celestial odour". Mr. Kean has also appeared in numerous television shows including Prime Time, Tubridy Tonight, The Afternoon Show, The Podge and Rodge Show, The Restaurant and The Panel and on radio shows such as The Marian Finucane Show.
Kean competed in the first season of Celebrity Bainisteoir, finishing second to Marty Whelan. He later wrote a book about his experience. The book features several photos of Kean, with the English association footballer Alan Shearer being employed to write the foreword. The book discusses his business relationship with Shearer, including his handling of Shearer's contract negotiations before agreeing to take up the position of Newcastle United manager as well as their co-ownership of 'The Happy Magpie' gastropub in Newcastle City Centre.[3]
Kean is in an on-off relationship with socialite Lisa Murphy. Although, they have announced a formal parting of the ways, with Murphy reportedly being "spoilt" by her parents at their home.[4]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Profile: Gerald Kean, solicitor to Ireland's starswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Pat Leahy (24 February 2002). "Jet set Gerry". The Sunday Business Post. Archived from the original on 26 April 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
- ^ Keith Duggan (21 March 2009). "Managing to glorify the 'I' in Bainisteoir". The Irish Times. Retrieved 4 May 2009.
It may have come to your attention that one of last year's Bainisteoiri, Mr. Gerald Kean, has penned a book chronicling the journey of self-discovery (oh please) on which he embarked through managing a club side in Cork. Mr. Kean is a solicitor with whom – the decision-makers in RTÉ evidently believe – the nation at large has an abiding fascination. The cover of the book shows him in CB mode, contentedly puffing on a huge cheroot. It is clear, then, he tapped into the more subtle elements of GAA management. [...] Mr. Kean's status as a celebrity (Master of Self-Publicity, perhaps?) meant he was able to call upon Alan Shearer to write the foreword for his book and, during the programme, Gordon Strachan to administer words of wisdom to the troops. [...] The book is handsomely produced and includes many photographs of Mr. Kean inspiring his team, delicately balancing the feat of appearing authentically managerial while clearly separated from his charges by that celestial aura which distinguishes Irish Celebrities from the rest of the natives.
- ^ "Lisa Murphy loves being 'spoiled' back living at home with her parents after Gerald Kean split".
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