Noel Kelly
Noel Kelly is a prominent celebrity agent in Ireland, known for representing high-profile TV and radio personalities including Ryan Tubridy and Pat Kenny. In 2023, he gained significant media attention due to his involvement in the RTÉ payments scandal, particularly for negotiating a controversial pay top-up for Tubridy. Despite a decline in profits for his management firm NK Management, Kelly's companies reported combined post-tax profits of over €400,000 last year, reflecting both the challenges and successes of his business in the competitive media landscape.
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Noel Kelly is Tubridy's agent who sought to avoid pay cuts for colleagues.
Seamus Culleton’s Ice story gives Kieran Cuddihy his first real Liveline moment – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-13
Noel Kelly is Ryan Tubridy's agent who was also involved in the RTÉ payments scandal.
‘I’d hate to be hit by a bus tomorrow thinking that was the end of my relationship with RTÉ’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Noel Kelly is the producer of the Path to Power podcast.
broadcasting, lobbying, property and horse breeding – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
Noel Kelly is the owner of NK Productions, which is involved with the Path to Power podcast.
Ivan Yates’s role on Path to Power podcast ends following presidential campaign revelations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Noel Kelly is a friend and long-time agent of Graham Knuttel who organized a retrospective of his work.
‘I think he may have been the most unwoke person I ever met’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
Noel Kelly was involved in brokering the deal between Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ.
Ryan Tubridy repays €150,000 to RTÉ following financial controversy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-08Tubridy’s agent, Noel Kelly, was mentioned only briefly.
RTÉ appearance at Oireachtas committee a drab sequel to firework show of two years ago starring Ryan Tubridy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Ryan Tubridy's agent Noel Kelly was involved in brokering the payment deal with RTÉ.
Ryan Tubridy has not returned €150,000 he received from RTÉ for two promotional events that did not happen – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Noel Kelly is Ryan Tubridy's agent involved in the controversial Renault deal.
Ryan Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ €150,000 he received for Renault deal, Bakhurst tells Media Committee – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
Noel Kelly is Ryan Tubridy's agent and has conducted negotiations with RTÉ on behalf of various media figures.
Ryan Tubridy data request holds legal and reputational risks for RTÉ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Noel Kelly is Ryan Tubridy's agent and is seeking data access related to the payments controversy.
Ryan Tubridy and agent Noel Kelly seek RTÉ files on 2023 crisis at a cost of €100,000 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Noel Kelly is an agent to the stars, although Morrissey is not a client of his.
No match for Marty Morrissey when it comes to RTÉ moonlighters – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-06
Noel Kelly is the agent to a number of high profile Irish TV and radio presenters and became embroiled in the RTÉ payments scandal.
Celebrity agent Noel Kelly sees company profits of over €400k last year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-26
