Funeral details released for broadcaster Gerry Kelly who died at home on Sunday morning
Funeral details have been released for journalist and broadcaster Gerry Kelly.
The 77-year-old died at his home on Sunday morning.
A death notice on funeraltimes.com said the Ardglass man died on ‘26th July 2026 peacefully at his late residence’.
‘Dearly beloved husband of Helena.
‘Loving father of Sarah and Claire. Dear father-in-law of William.
‘Cherished grandfather to Bronwyn, Tadhg and Rory.
‘Much loved brother of Stella, Danny and the late Patricia and Kathleen, a loving brother in law to the Fleming family, uncle and friend’.
It adds that the his ‘funeral from his late residence’ will take place on ‘Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 12.30pm for 1.00pm Requiem Mass in St Nicholas’ Church, Ardglass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Calvary Cemetery’.
The notice adds ‘Sacred Heart Of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to N.I Hospice c/o seamusfitzsimons.co.uk/donations. House private to family and close friends only please’.
Gerry Kelly, whose presenting career spanned four decades, is perhaps best known for his weekly talk show on UTV from 1989 until 2005.
He also hosted a weekly programme on BBC Radio Ulster from 2009, and recently delivered a new chat show series with students at Belfast Met.
As the host of UTV's Kelly show for 17 years, the veteran presenter interviewed a wide range of stars from country legend Garth Brooks to footballer George Best.
It was a show that attracted high-profile guests from television, music, politics and sport.
One of his most famous interviews was with an eight-year-old Rory McIlroy as the young golfer chipped balls into a washing machine.
Over the years he fronted a string of popular UTV programmes including Lifestyle, Kelly's People, Kelly on Tour and Kelly on the Road.