Gerald Kean

rdf:langString Gerald Kean

rdf:langString Gerald Kean

rdf:langString Gerald Kean

rdf:langString Cork, Ireland

rdf:langString Solicitor

rdf:langString Gerald Kean (born 1957) is an Irish solicitor from County Cork. He is regularly the subject of social columns, particularly in the Sunday newspapers which have reported his lavish spending sprees and sun holidays involving his wife and other people, with The Irish Times once describing him as having a "celestial odour". Mr. Kean has also appeared in numerous television shows including Prime Time, Tubridy Tonight, The Afternoon Show, The Podge and Rodge Show, The Restaurant and The Panel and on radio shows such as The Marian Finucane Show. Kean competed in the first season of Celebrity Bainisteoir, finishing second to Marty Whelan. He later wrote a book about his experience. The book features several photos of Kean, with the English association footballer Alan Shearer being employed to write the foreword. The book discusses his business relationship with Shearer, including his handling of Shearer's contract negotiations before agreeing to take up the position of Newcastle United manager as well as their co-ownership of 'The Happy Magpie' gastropub in Newcastle City Centre. Kean is in an on-off relationship with socialite Lisa Murphy. Although, they have announced a formal parting of the ways, with Murphy reportedly being "spoilt" by her parents at their home.