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The Late Late Show Tribute to Gay Byrne, Tuesday, RTÉ One, 9:35pm

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Ryan Tubridy has promised that tonight's Late Late Show tribute to Gay Byrne will be "really special".

The veteran broadcaster passed away on Monday, November 4, after a long illness.

Tubridy saluted his "great friend" and "magnificent mentor" on his RTÉ Radio 1 programme on Tuesday morning ahead of tonight's show. He described the Late Late tribute programme as "a happy wake".

Speaking to The Today Show's Brenda Donohue ahead of the show, Tubridy said: "Gay was a once off, so tonight is a once off.

"It makes perfect sense that we gather the troops, gather the family, the friends and to say a final thank you. Tonight isn't going to be maudlin, or morose, or mawkish, it's going to be upbeat, it's going to be fun."

The 90-minute live special on RTÉ One at 9:35pm will feature contributions from Gay Byrne's friends and colleagues across the world of entertainment and beyond, including Bob Geldof, Andrea Corr, Pat Kenny, John Sheahan and Mary McAleese.

Also appearing will be President Michael D Higgins, Joe Duffy, Sharon Shannon, John Sheahan, Finbar Furey, Tommy Tiernan, Pat Shortt, Eamon Dunphy, Twink and Mary Black.

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SEPT 23 1989

Dunphy reaching for the glass

Andrew00

Andrew00 wrote: »

Of all the money that ever i had, I spent it in good company

Bet they'll play this

[Deleted User]

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

May the man rest in peace now. And we all shut the F up about it. RTE are in extreme mode now.

Sad thing is, once the funeral is over most will forget about it and that’s that. Such is life.

When it’s all over is when you need support, just saying.

I imagine Kathleen and the daughters will write a book on life with Gay, with contributions from grandchildren. That will keep them well occupied for a year.

Berserker

lola85 wrote: »

This generation really don’t realise now bad it was.

I've lived here for 25 years and I can't grasp it, if I'm honest.

FixdePitchmark

CH3OH wrote: »

Dunphy is a great speaker

He is an awful clown.

But normally gets these things spot on.

Atlantic Dawn

Wohoo.

Skid X

Expunge wrote: »

Does anyone remember when The LLS used to have audience members singing their requests and greetings live on air? Used to happen in the 80s a lot. Haven't heard any mention of it.

Ah yeah, they were great

Peter Ustinov waiting to come on, but first a song from Bridie in the audience that doesn't rhyme or make any sense

"Hello everyone back home in Tullamore
It's Bridie and Mick at the Late Late Show
Don't forget to bring the washing in before you go to bed ..."

alan partridge aha

Guy Smiley

NIMAN

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

May the man rest in peace now. And we all shut the F up about it. RTE are in extreme mode now.

Sad thing is, once the funeral is over most will forget about it and that’s that.