Initially a primary school teacher and lecturer at St Mary’s Training College, Kelly moved on to host “Good Evening Ulster” in 1979 and then “The Kelly Show” in 1989 - its highest ever ratings were for a programme dedicated to George Best, which was watched by 367,000 viewers! He has recently published his autobiography.
Gerry is married with two daughters and lives in Coney Island, Co Down. In 1998 he was installed into the Royal Television Society Hall of Fame in recognition of his lifelong contribution to broadcasting. He has also received two prestigious entertainment and media awards and was twice voted the “most entertaining programme in Northern Ireland”.
So why not get a group of colleagues or friends together and spend an afternoon in the company of Gerry Kelly!!! This year we will have the opportunity to ask Gerry questions about his career in television and the guests he has met.
Tickets priced at £25 are available by contacting Fiona Stephens on 028 3025 1333 or email stephensf@southernareahospiceservices.org.