RTÉ’s Mr Versatile changes channel

A constant presence on the national airwaves since the 1970s, Pat Kenny has spent the last 41 years as the chameleon of Irish broadcasting.

RTÉ’s Mr Versatile changes channel

He is nothing if not versatile. While Gay Byrne has always insisted he is an entertainer first and informer second, Kenny has sought to bridge the gap between light entertainment and high-brow broadcasting.

He has been a continuity announcer, radio DJ, television current affairs presenter, news show anchor, and chat show host.

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