Yvonne Connolly (born 8 February 1974) is an Irish commercial model, television presenter and television personality.
She has appeared as a guest chef on a number of top shows in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe. She was previously married to Boyzone singer Ronan Keating.
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- Full Name: Yvonne Connolly
- Occupation: Yvonne Connolly
- Date of birth: February 8, 1974
- Age: 50 years old
- Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Model, TV Announcer, TV Personality
- Height: 5 feet
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Connolly
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Ronan Keating (married 1998; divorced 2015)
- Children: 3
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $15 million – $20 million (USD)
Early life
Yvonne Connolly was born on February 8, 1974, in a private hospital in Dublin, Ireland, to Mr. and Mrs. Connolly. She spent her formative years in Dublin, growing up in a conservative Catholic family and attending a local Catholic parish. As a teenager, she entered local beauty pageants and was known as the top fashionista at her high school.
Education
Yvonne Connolly received her preparatory education at an elite primary school in Dublin. She graduated from secondary school with high grades in her GSCE and A-Level exams and then went on to pursue higher education at a leading university in Ireland.
Career
Yvonne Connolly began her commercial modelling career in her twenties, working with global brands such as Coca-Cola, Superquinn, Bank of Ireland and the National Lottery.
In 2013, she achieved international acclaim when she competed in the MasterChef Celebrity Ireland on RTE One, although she was eliminated in week five. This appearance led to numerous guest spots on cooking shows, including Virgin Media One’s The Six O’Clock And ITV This MorningIn 2014, she took on a consulting role on the RTE One reality entertainment series Family Project.
Social media
Yvonne Connolly has a strong social media presence.
- IG Username: @yvonneconnolly
- Twitter Username: @ConnollyYvonne
Personal life
Yvonne Connolly, a beautiful and talented woman, currently lives in Dublin, Ireland. She married Ronan Keating on April 30, 1999 and their marriage produced three children: Jack (born 1999), Marie (Missy, born 2001) and Ali (born 2005). The couple separated in 2010 and their divorce was finalized in March 2015.
In 2012, Connolly began dating cinematographer John Conroy and they have been in a serious relationship ever since. Connolly became a grandmother in March 2023 when her son, Jack Keating, had a child.
In November 2019, Connolly was involved in an accident when one of her horses kicked her in the face, leaving her with multiple facial injuries, including a broken jaw, broken nose, and severe damage to her eye socket. Despite this, she continued to train and ride, sharing her recovery story publicly.
Net worth
Yvonne Connolly has amassed a considerable fortune from her career and investments. She is currently estimated to be worth between $15 million and $20 million (USD).
