Monday, 16 May 2011

A dream comes true as Westlife's Nicky lifts FA cup

Nicky Byrne fulfilled a lifelong dream


WESTLIFE'S Nicky Byrne fulfilled a lifelong dream when he got the chance to lift the FA Cup.

Before joining Westlife, Nicky (32) played football professionally as a goalkeeper with Leeds Utd.

Despite his success with the boyband, Nicky has always had a longing to lift the famed FA Cup -- and he finally got the chance thanks to Manchester City's victory over Stoke on Saturday.

CATWALK

Members of the team later brought the cup to a charity event, organised by Ireland and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given, which Nicky was attending.

Nicky attended the annual Fashion Kicks event at Lancashire County Cricket Club alongside his glamorous wife Georgina and proudly posted pictures of himself and his wife holding the Cup.

The Dublin singer is a keen supporter of the glitzy event and even performed at last year's bash with his Westlife bandmates.

In order to support their friend and teammate Shay, 15 members of Manchester City's first team squad took to the catwalk for a fashion show staged by Selfridges.

Among the big names joining the sportsmen on the ramp was British supermodel and actress, Lily Cole, who modelled the store's Spring/Summer collection.

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke was also lined up to perform at the star-studded event, which raised funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Nicky and Georgina enjoyed a lavish feast at the bash, with Shay arranging for some of the finest chefs in the UK and Ireland from the Academy of Culinary Arts to prepare a meal for his guests.

- LORNA NOLAN

Source: herald.ie

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