Date of Birth
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09-October-1978
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Place of Birth
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Dublin
(Republic of Ireland, Ireland)
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Nationality
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Republic of Ireland
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Also know as
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Nico, Nix, Nucal O'Byrne, Nicholas Bernard James Adam Byrne, Jr., Nicholas Bernard James Adam Byrne
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Profession
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Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Football player, Television presenter, Radio personality
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Nicholas Bernard James Adam Byrne, Jr. is an Irish singer-songwriter, radio and TV presenter, dancer and former footballer, best known for being a member of Irish music band Westlife; he was the band's oldest member. Before his music career, he played professional football, representing Republic of Ireland at several junior levels. Since then he has had a successful TV presenting career. His wife Georgina is the daughter of former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, and they have twin sons called Rocco Bertie Byrne and Jay Nicky Byrne and a daughter called Gia. On 7 September 2012, it was announced that Byrne would be a contestant for the tenth series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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