Tributes Paid To Former Kfm Presenter, Celine Garvey, Who Had "Incredible Energy And Smile"

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 11:19

By Martin Osborne

Celine joined Kfm when the station first came to air in 2004.

Tributes are being paid to former Kfm presenter Celine Garvey, who died yesterday following a long illness.

Celine joined Kfm when the station first came to air in 2004.

Over the years, she presented an Arts Show, music shows, and, most recently, Thursday evening’s 7pm hour Women in Music.

An accomplished artist, she was a prominent employee of the Moat Theatre in Naas for many years.

Celine is survived by her young daughter Elanor, her mother Josie, sister Linda and brothers Mark and Rob.

Rob present’s Kfm’s Sunday Gold from 11-2pm.

On this morning’s Kildare Today, Kfm CEO Clem Ryan, remembered Celine.

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