Biography
Who is Ronan Keating?
Early life and family
Ronan Keating Patrick John Keating was born in Dublin, Ireland, on March 3, 1977. He was the youngest of five children born to Marie and Gerry Keating. His father worked as a lorry driver, and his mother was a hairdresser. He spent his childhood in Bayside, Kilbarrack, and County Meath. During his school years, he attended St. Fintan's High School. He was an active youth who competed in track and field events, eventually winning an All Ireland under-13 title in the 200 meter dash.
His mother died in 1998 from breast cancer. Following her death, he helped establish the Marie Keating Foundation to raise awareness about the disease. He has one sister named Linda and had three brothers named Ciarán, Gerard, and Gary. His brother Ciarán passed away in 2023.
Rise with Boyzone
In 1993, at the age of 16, he joined the pop group Boyzone. He was the youngest member of the lineup, which included Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately. The group signed with PolyGram in 1994. They initially performed in various clubs and pubs before seeing chart success. Their releases included a version of The Four Seasons track Love Me for a Reason.
Between 1994 and 1999, the band released three studio albums and one compilation, along with 17 singles. The group eventually disbanded in 2000, though they later reunited for tours and new music. During their career, the band sold millions of records globally. In 2009, his close friend and bandmate Stephen Gately died of pulmonary edema.
Solo music career
His solo career began in 1999 while he was still part of Boyzone. He recorded the song When You Say Nothing At All for the film Notting Hill. The track reached the number one spot on the charts in several countries, providing a strong start to his independent work. His debut album, titled Ronan, arrived in 2000 and reached the top of the UK Albums Chart. It achieved four-times platinum certification in the United Kingdom.
He continued to release solo material throughout the 2000s. His studio albums include Destination, Turn It On, 10 Years of Hits, and Bring You Home. Four of his albums reached the number one position on the UK Albums Chart. He has collaborated with artists such as Elton John, Lulu, the Bee Gees, and LeAnn Rimes. Also, he co-wrote the 2001 single The Long Goodbye, which earned him a BMI European songwriting award.
Television and media work
He has maintained a significant presence on television, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom. He served as a judge on the Australian version of The X Factor for five seasons between 2010 and 2014. He also appeared as a coach on The Voice Australia during 2016 and again starting in 2025. Other coaching roles include The Voice Kids UK and The Voice of Germany.
Beyond music competition shows, he worked as a radio presenter. He hosted a morning program on Magic Radio for seven years until July 2024. His media career also includes the release of an autobiography and roles as an ambassador for charity organizations like Christian Aid.
Birthday and age
Ronan Keating was born on March 3, 1977, which makes Ronan 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Ronan shares the date with 69 other famous people.
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