John Kennedy (

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1968, 2009) is an Irish television personality. He is the father of presenter

Lucy Kennedy Lucy Kennedy ( ga, Lusaí Ní Chinnéide; born 21 April 1976) is an Irish television and radio presenter. Kennedy first came to public attention from co-hosting ''The Podge and Rodge Show'' on RTÉ Two. She has also presented dating show ''The ...

, whom he accompanies as a pianist on the 2009

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chat show ''

The Lucy Kennedy Show ''The Lucy Kennedy Show'' is an Irish chat show hosted by Lucy Kennedy. Her father, John Kennedy, accompanies her in studio, where he performs the role of pianist. Each episode involves Lucy Kennedy interviewing two guests and dressing up as a ...

''. He is also known for composing Ireland's entry in the

Eurovision Song Contest 1968 The Eurovision Song Contest 1968 was the 13th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in London, United Kingdom, following the country's first victory at the with the song " Puppet on a String" by Sandie Shaw. Despite havi ...

. " Chance of a Lifetime", performed by

Pat McGeegan Patrick (Pat) McGuigan (10 February 1935 – 27 June 1987) was an Irish singer born in Clones, County Monaghan. McGuigan, who spelled his name McGeegan for the stage, first came to prominence in Ireland when his single with the Big Four reached ...

, placed fourth in the competition but topped the

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."Irish News"
. All Kinds Of Everything. Accessed 6 January 2009.

References

External links

''The Lucy Kennedy Show'' site

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