It’s been an emotional few weeks for radio star Colm Hayes, whose beloved wife Anne Laird-Caffrey sadly passed away, but close friend Lucy Kennedy was there for her colleague
The Classic Hits presenter returned to the airwaves last week, surrounded by the love and support of his colleagues — including his close friend and co-host Lucy Kennedy.
Speaking to the RTÉ Guide, Lucy shared how she and the Classic Hits family have been rallying around Colm as he adjusts to life without Anne.
'It’s been so sad. Anne was such a gorgeous person,' Lucy told the publication.
'He feels lost, but he’s from that old school gang, like Dave Fanning and Gerry Ryan, where radio is in their blood and he’s getting some comfort from doing what he knows best.'
'We’re just going day by day; he’s my best friend and I adore him. I’m so glad that he’s at least in front of me and I can gauge how he’s feeling.’
Anne is remembered as a much-loved wife, mother, daughter and sister. She is survived by her husband Colm, daughter Holly, son Alex and his fiancée Laura, along with her father Sylvester and siblings Paul, Mark, Trish, Martin, Therese, Steven and Tara.
While Lucy has been focused on supporting her dear friend through heartbreak, she’s also reflecting on her own milestone ahead: her 50th birthday next April.
And in true Lucy Kennedy fashion, she’s approaching the big five-zero with her trademark humour and heart, admitting that she still acts very immature at times.
Despite the significance of the occasion, Lucy insists she’s not planning anything extravagant.
'I’m not really into doing much for it,' she added. 'I’ve told my friends and family that I categorically don’t want a surprise party. I just really don’t want to make a big deal about it. I’d much rather a night away in a hotel with Rich and the kids....My dad will be 90 when I’m 50 — he’s in a nursing home now, so I might bring him up a Chinese takeaway and that’s enough for me.'
As for hitting the milestone itself, Lucy is embracing it with refreshing confidence and isn't really concerned about getting older.
And ever the people person, Lucy can’t imagine life without a little company, in particular her family, no matter what age she is.
