Kathleen Watkins (born 17 October 1934) is an Irish broadcaster, harpist, actress, singer and author. She is the widow of Gay Byrne.[1]
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Born | (1934-10-17) 17 October 1934 (age 87) Saggart, Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Education | Dominican College Sion Hill |
Occupation | Broadcaster, harpist, singer, author |
Years active | 1961–present |
Spouse(s) | Gay Byrne (1964–2019; his death) |
Children | Crona, Suzy |
She played Grace Gifford in the 1966 docudrama Insurrection. She hosted the Rose of Tralee in 1977, the only woman so far to do so.[2]
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