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Keith OK after emergency ‘op

boyzone net — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:04:27 +0000

After suffering stomach pains during the London Marathon on Sunday, Keith underwent an emergency double hernia operation yesterday in Dublin. Doctor’s have told Keith that with a little rest he should be back on his feet in good time for the Boyzone tour.

Brief update

boyzone net — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:37:39 +0000

Ronan’s been on holiday with the family in Dubai over Easter and is now on his way to Australia and New Zealand for the release of ‘Songs For My Mother’.

Meanwhile Keith will be on BBC Breakfast this Thursday morning.

Keith runs the London marathon

boyzone net — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:23:26 +0000

Boyzone’s very own Keith Duffy will bravely run the London Marathon in April for a charity very close to his heart.
He is taking part to raise funds and awareness for the National Autistic Society (NAS) and SPEAC (Special Provision for the Education of Autistic Children) in the UK.
Keith’s daughter Mia has autism, he says, “I’m really excited to be running for the NAS. As the parent of a child with autism, I know what a difference the right support can make. I was fortunate enough to be in a position to get Mia the support she needed, but many other families aren’t so lucky.”

the link for donations to support Keith is www.justgiving.com/keithduffy.

To Russia with love

boyzone net — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:15:09 +0000

Keith visited a Russian orphanage earlier this month to meet some autistic children and have some fun in the snow.

He spent a week in the orphanage at Hortolova in the Bryansk region of Russia, some 500 miles south of Moscow. The trip was arranged by the group, Irish Autism Action, of which Keith is a patron. The group says of Keith, “Not only has he proven himself to be a very effective fundraiser through events such as his Annual Ball & Celebrity Golf Day, everyone would agree that that he speaks from the heart and is an extremely articulate spokesperson who uses every opportunity he has to highlight, the lack of services and appropriate educational facilities for people with Autism”.

Judging by the photos, Keith had a great time with the kids in Russia and told us, “The whole experience was a completely life changing one and an amazing opportunity to go and spend time with these children whose lives are being helped so much by the charity To Russia With Love.
These children have no families of their own and yet I was made to feel very welcome and part of their family. I can only hope that by taking our knowledge and expertise about autism over there we have done more to help improve these children’s lives.”

A message from Keith

boyzone net — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:54:57 +0000

A very happy New Year to all our fans. I hope you all had a great Christmas and were lucky enough to have found a couple of tickets to boyzone’s new tour in your stocking.

Keith’s resolution:

I’m going to run the London Marathon and I’m off the drink until I do.

Keith Duffy to join Fair City cast

boyzone net — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:51:31 +0000

It was announced today Keith Duffy is to join the cast of RTÉ’s Fair City. The boyzone star, actor and TV presenter will play the role of Ringo Leyden, a hospital nurse and former best friend of mechanic Keith McGrath.

Keith will appear on screen briefly from the end of November and return for a big storyline in the New Year.

Fair City Executive Producer, Brigie de Courcy, said, “We are delighted that Keith will be joining the cast of Fair City. He is a fine actor with a powerful screen presence, and he will fit in well with our strong cast. ”

Speaking today Keith said: “As a show that has always been on in the house, I’m excited to be now be joining the cast of this leading Irish drama. Although Ringo makes just a small appearance this year, keep watching next year for my triumphant return!”

Keith is known for his acting roles in ‘Coronation Street’ and RTÉ drama ‘The Clinic’ amongst others, as well as his appearance in the sold-out run of ‘Dandelions’ at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin. He is also enjoying huge success as a member of recently reformed boy band Boyzone, currently on a sell-out tour.

RTÉ’s Fair City has seen an increase in ratings in recent weeks and months. The popular soap, which was refreshed at the end of August with a new opening title sequence and reworked signature tune, has seen a string of impressive audience figures in the last few months. In August, Fair City attracted an average audience of 453,000 per episode – up 21,000 viewers on the same period last year. The average audience figure for September to date is up again from August’s figure to 526,000 per episode – a year-on-year increase of 69,000 on September 2007.