Biography

Met Neil Armstrong in 2004 at a corporate event in County Kerry, Ireland, having decided to not mentioned the moon, and being the only one to not do so, Patrick became his friend for the day. They were put on a helicopter but the pilots may have felt obligated to be brave and fly in stormy weather. Control was lost, the helicopter lost altitude, Armstrong was visibly worried, other passengers were screaming and crying, however it later landed safely. Kielty says that after the flight Armstrong, the former test pilot and astronaut, told him, "that was as bad as it gets, don't get back on that helicopter". Kielty, says that's the day I nearly died as an "also on board".

His father was killed by loyalists during the "Troubles".

Kielty's uncle, John James Kielty, is a former Green Beret, distinguished with medals and decorations for his time in combat, including the Purple Heart for wounds received on mission in Vietnam. Kielty's uncle was also a Cold War spy for the U.S. government. Pat Kielty's grandfather was also in military intelligence.

Formerly engaged to Irish TV presenter & model Amanda Byram.

Along with Cat Deeley, was a host of The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (2006).