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TOTP magazine, 1998
Are you enjoying life being a husband, then?
(Grinning from ear to ear.) Ah, you don’t have to ask that do you? It's wonderful. It's perfect - everything I ever wanted, or expected, and more. Yvonne is my partner and my best friend - I'm happy.
Remind us. How long have you known each other?
We first met when I was 14. I used to help my da, driving around, doing deliveries. I met her then, I liked her, but we lost touch. We met up again about two years ago now, became good friends, best mates. When I realized how I felt I had to tell her or say goodbye - so I told her.
What do you remember about the wedding day?
We were on Nevis Isle. I played golf in the morning with my brother Gary. Went back, changed, went down to the beach and waited...
It wasn't really spur of the moment, was it?
We'd planned to get married in June. We thought why wait? Yes, we did know before we flew out to the Caribbean. We'd had the rings made. We designed them ourselves - they're platinum. Mine has holes in it and Yvonne’s has diamonds set in the holes, an engagement and wedding ring in one. It's beautiful.
Were you angry the tabloids got pictures of your wedding?
No, I set it up. I wanted people to know we had done it, but I wanted to be in control. We needed to get married abroad. Perhaps one day we'll redo our vows at church in Ireland, but we wanted it to be private and it was. The wedding got a scary amount of coverage though. What was it for? I mean, who the hell am I?
Talking of which, how is the new Mrs Keating dealing with the spotlight?
She went to the Ivor Novello Awards on my behalf and it was hard for her. She's a very down to earth person and I think she'll settle to it, but it'll take a while. Jeez, even I'm not used to the spotlight yet!
Have you been apart much since the big day?
No. We make time for each other. Yvonne’s come out on Boyzone trips and she understands I have to work. I just wish we had more time for romantic dinners when we're away - nice restaurants, candles, good wine...
Will Yvonne carry on with her modelling career?
I don’t know how this will affect Yvonne’s career. I'm not saying my career is more important, cos it's not by any means, but it's easier for Yvonne to get time off.
Are your wild days as a party animal over?
Ah, Yvonne likes to party. We were out last night and we're all feeling the effects of it this morning! We'll just be going out having fun, doing the same things we always did. I'll not be settling down with me slippers yet!
Do you confide in Yvonne now, instead of Shane?
Everything moves on whether you want it to or not. I was never one for deep chats anyway, I didn't go and cry on anyone's shoulder. But yeah, Yvonne’s my partner and my best friend. I talk to her before anyone else.
Do you feel your loyalties pulled in two directions?
No, I think we balance things well. But sometimes it is hard. The album launch party wasn't a great night for Yvonne. I was working, we hardly got to spend any time together, we didn't even have the chance to enjoy the dodgems.
How will you combine work and marriage?
The key to a successful relationship is to do everything together. We know that, but it wouldn't change the way Boyzone works. The lads give each other more space these days. But we're still Boyzone. We still go to the same places but now we bring our partners with us. We're no splitting up. We're working towards the arena tour and the greatest hits album, so we've plenty to do...

The New Model Wife Who Is This Boy's Own

Boyzone singer Ronan Keating has spoken for the first time of his secret whirlwind marriage. The 21-year-old proposed to girlfriend Yvonne Connolly on the Caribbean island of Nevis last week while on compassionate leave following a string of family deaths. Days later they were married in a beachside service.
"I am the happiest I have ever been," Keating said. "People might say I've broken a million hearts but I've met the right girl and I hope the fans understand that she's made me very happy. Yvonne has helped me through a terrible year. I just wish my mother could have been there."

Doctors told Keating to take a break from the band after his mother Marie died of cancer in February. His grandmother Annie Keating died within weeks followed by cousin Laurinda Clarke, 16, who had meningitis.

Boyzone's latest single All That I Need entered the charts at number one 12 days ago. But Keating pulled out of an appearance on Top Of The Pops last week because of the stress of the bereavements. friends were worried about how he would cope with the grief and the pressure of fronting Britain's most successful boy-band.

"It's been a hard couple of months for me and Yvonne has been there for me," Keating said. "She has made things easier to bear. This made our relationship even stronger. She hasn't taken Mam's place but I get the same feeling of strength from her."

He added: "My brother Gary was best man but no one else knew we were there. My dad was at home in Ireland but is delighted. It was a wedding and honeymoon rolled into one."

Model Yvonne, 24, said: "It has been a very difficult time for Ronan and going away really helped him. Now he is the happiest I have ever seen him."

Keating is already back at work with the band. After the wedding ceremony, the couple flew to New York before joining the rest of the band in Monte Carlo for last night's Music Awards.

By Alun Palmer - Showbusiness reporter for the Daily Mail - May 8th 1998

RONAN'S LOVE STORY
There's no point in doodling 'Mrs Ronan Keating'on your folders any more - Yvonne's beaten you to him .In this exclusive interview,RONAN talks to Top of the Pops about his life with the Woman he calls "the best in the World".

Are you enjoying life being a husband, then?
(grinning from ear to ear) Ah, you don't have to ask that, do you? It's wonderful. It's perfect- everything I ever wanted,or expected,and more. Yvonne is my partner and My Best Friend - I'm happy.

Remind us. How long have you known each other?
We first met when I was 14. I used to help me da driving around, doing deleveries. I met her then, I liked her, but we lost touch. We met up again about two years ago now, became good friends, best mates. When I realised how I felt I had to tell her or say goodbye - So I told her.

What do you remember about your wedding day?
We were on Nevis Isle. I played golf in the morning with my brother Gary, went back, changed, went down to the beach and waited.

It wasn't really spur of the moment, was it?
We'd planned to get married in June. We thought why waityes,we did know before we flew out to the Caribbean. We'd had rings made. We designed them ourselves - they're platinum. Mine has holes in it and Yvonne had diamonds set in the holes, and engagment and Wedding ring in one. It's Beautiful.

Were you angry the tabloids got pictures of your wedding?
No, I set it up. I wanted people to know we had done it, but I wanted to be in control. We needed to get married abroad. Maybe one day we will redo our vows at church in Ireland, but we wanted it to be private and it was. The weddung got a scary amount of coverage though.what was it for? I mean, who the hell am I?

Talking of which, how is the new Mrs Keating dealing with the spotlight?
She went to the Ivor Novello Awards on my behalf and it was hard for her. She's a very down -to -earth person and I think she will settle to it, but it will take a while. Jeez, even I'm not used to the spotlight yet.

Have you been apart much since the Big Day?
No, we make time for eachother. Yvonne's come out on Boyzone trips and she understands I need to work. I have to work. I just wish we had more time for romantic dinners when we're away - nice restaurants,candles,good wine...

Will Yvonne carry on with her modelling career?
I don't know how this will affect Yvonne's career. I'm not saying my career is more inportant cos it's not by any means but it's easier for Yvonne to get time off.

Are your wild days as a party animal over?
Ah, Yvonne likes to party. We were out last night and we're feeling the effects of it this morning! We'll just be going out and having fun,doing the same things we always did. I'll not be settling down with me slippers just yet!

Do you confide in Yvonne now instead of Shane?
Everything moves on whether you want it to or not. I was never one for big deep chats anyway, I didn't go and cry on anyone's shoulder. But yeah, Yvonne's my partner and my best friend. I talk to her before anyone else.

Do you feel your loyalties pulled in two direction?
No,I think we balance things well. But sometimes it's hard. The album launch party was a great night for Yvonne. I was working, we hardly get to spend any time together, we didn't even get the chance to enjoy the Dodgems.

How will you combine work and marriage?
The key to a succseful relashionship is to do everything together. We know That, but it won't change the way Boyzone Works. The lads give each other more space these days.But we're still Boyzone. We will still go to the same places, but now we bring our partners with us. We're not splitting up. We're working towards the Arena tour and the greatest Hits album. We've plenty to do...

The New Model Wife Who Is This Boy's Own
Boyzone singer Ronan Keating has spoken for the first time of his secret whirlwind marriage.
The 21-year-old proposed to girlfriend Yvonne Connolly on the Caribbean island of Nevis last week while on compassionate leave following a string of family deaths. Days later they were married in a beachside service.
"I am the happiest I have ever been," Keating said. "People might say I've broken a million hearts but I've met the right girl and I hope the fans understand that she's made me very happy. Yvonne has helped me through a terrible year. I just wish my mother could have been there."

Doctors told Keating to take a break from the band after his mother Marie died of cancer in February. His grandmother Annie Keating died within weeks followed by cousin Laurinda Clarke, 16, who had meningitis.

Boyzone's latest single All That I Need entered the charts at number one 12 days ago. But Keating pulled out of an appearance on Top Of The Pops last week because of the stress of the bereavements. friends were worried about how he would cope with the grief and the pressure of fronting Britain's most successful boy-band.

"It's been a hard couple of months for me and Yvonne has been there for me," Keating said. "She has made things easier to bear. This made our relationship even stronger. She hasn't taken Mam's place but I get the same feeling of strength from her."

He added: "My brother Gary was best man but no one else knew we were there. My dad was at home in Ireland but is delighted. It was a wedding and honeymoon rolled into one."

Model Yvonne, 24, said: "It has been a very difficult time for Ronan and going away really helped him. Now he is the happiest I have ever seen him."

Keating is already back at work with the band. After the wedding ceremony, the couple flew to New York before joining the rest of the band in Monte Carlo for last night's Music Awards.

By Alun Palmer - Showbusiness reporter for the Daily Mail - May 8th 1998

It After a honeymoon in New York, was the most special day of my life. they flew to Monte Carlo for the The couple now plan to return to World Music Awards where Ronan Ireland to go house-hunting. ...

Newspaper: Daily Mirror

Boyzone on Set Filming New Video in Dublin Pub Exterior shots of band members of Boyzone, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham and Keith Duffy on set with a film crew in a pub on September 16, 1998 in Dublin, Ireland.

Wedding boy for Boyzone Ronan BOYZONE singer Ronan Keating has been lifted from the de%grlef by his secret wedding to model Yvonne Connolly. I am the happiest I ever been, the hest-Ilweb star, 21, said

Newspaper: Aberdeen Evening Express

Why I married in secret: Ronan RONAN Keating has talked about why he kept his wedding to top model Yvonne Connolly hush hush. Said the Boyione heartthrob: I didn't want people giving me advice. I knew I was doing the right thing ...

Published: Tuesday 16 June 1998
Newspaper: Evening Herald (Dublin)

RONAN'S LOVE STORY
There's no point in doodling 'Mrs Ronan Keating'on your folders any more - Yvonne's beaten you to him .In this exclusive interview,RONAN talks to Top of the Pops about his life with the Woman he calls "the best in the World".

Are you enjoying life being a husband, then?
(grinning from ear to ear) Ah, you don't have to ask that, do you? It's wonderful. It's perfect- everything I ever wanted,or expected,and more. Yvonne is my partner and My Best Friend - I'm happy.

Remind us. How long have you known each other?
We first met when I was 14. I used to help me da driving around, doing deleveries. I met her then, I liked her, but we lost touch. We met up again about two years ago now, became good friends, best mates. When I realised how I felt I had to tell her or say goodbye - So I told her.

What do you remember about your wedding day?
We were on Nevis Isle. I played golf in the morning with my brother Gary, went back, changed, went down to the beach and waited.

It wasn't really spur of the moment, was it?
We'd planned to get married in June. We thought why waityes,we did know before we flew out to the Caribbean. We'd had rings made. We designed them ourselves - they're platinum. Mine has holes in it and Yvonne had diamonds set in the holes, and engagment and Wedding ring in one. It's Beautiful.

Were you angry the tabloids got pictures of your wedding?
No, I set it up. I wanted people to know we had done it, but I wanted to be in control. We needed to get married abroad. Maybe one day we will redo our vows at church in Ireland, but we wanted it to be private and it was. The weddung got a scary amount of coverage though.what was it for? I mean, who the hell am I?

Talking of which, how is the new Mrs Keating dealing with the spotlight?
She went to the Ivor Novello Awards on my behalf and it was hard for her. She's a very down -to -earth person and I think she will settle to it, but it will take a while. Jeez, even I'm not used to the spotlight yet.

Have you been apart much since the Big Day?
No, we make time for eachother. Yvonne's come out on Boyzone trips and she understands I need to work. I have to work. I just wish we had more time for romantic dinners when we're away - nice restaurants,candles,good wine...

Will Yvonne carry on with her modelling career?
I don't know how this will affect Yvonne's career. I'm not saying my career is more inportant cos it's not by any means but it's easier for Yvonne to get time off.

Are your wild days as a party animal over?
Ah, Yvonne likes to party. We were out last night and we're feeling the effects of it this morning! We'll just be going out and having fun,doing the same things we always did. I'll not be settling down with me slippers just yet!

Do you confide in Yvonne now instead of Shane?
Everything moves on whether you want it to or not. I was never one for big deep chats anyway, I didn't go and cry on anyone's shoulder. But yeah, Yvonne's my partner and my best friend. I talk to her before anyone else.

Do you feel your loyalties pulled in two direction?
No,I think we balance things well. But sometimes it's hard. The album launch party was a great night for Yvonne. I was working, we hardly get to spend any time together, we didn't even get the chance to enjoy the Dodgems.

How will you combine work and marriage?
The key to a succseful relashionship is to do everything together. We know That, but it won't change the way Boyzone Works. The lads give each other more space these days.But we're still Boyzone. We will still go to the same places, but now we bring our partners with us. We're not splitting up. We're working towards the Arena tour and the greatest Hits album. We've plenty to do...

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