Gay Byrne

Ryan Tubridy has shared the “heartfelt” message that Gay Byrne’s daughters sent him ahead of his final night hosting The Late Late Show. Ryan is set to front the weekly talk show for the last time ever this evening after he announced he would be leaving back in March, with Patrick Kielty set to take […]

3 years ago

Ryan Tubridy has said there’s a “tint of sadness” to this year’s Late Late Toy Show as he shared details of the tribute to the late Gay Byrne. The iconic TV presenter passed away earlier this month at the age of 85. And Ryan told Her how there will be tributes to the broadcasting legend “peppered throughout the show” […]

7 years ago

He’ll be missed. Yesterday, the great Gay Byrne passed away at the age of 85. He was a broadcaster, presenter, and a national treasure. And today, in Dublin’s Mansion House, a book of condolences has been opened in his honour. On opening the book, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Paul Mc Auliffe said: “I am opening […]

7 years ago

“Gay was the world’s greatest broadcaster” Ireland is a nation united in sadness today following the announcement of the death of Gay Byrne. Best known and loved as the host of The Late Late Show, Gay was widely acknowledged one of the most accomplished broadcasters, not only in Ireland but anywhere in the world – […]

7 years ago

Very sad news today. RTÉ veteran Gay Byrne has died at the age of 85. The news was announced by the national broadcaster today as the presenter has been “ill for some time.” Three years ago Gay was diagnosed with prostate cancer, with him announcing the news on his radio show. “I’ve had the most […]

7 years ago

Broadcaster Gay Byrne is said to be “recovering well” following a heart attack earlier this week. The 81-year-old, who presented The Late Late Toy Show for over 35 years, was reportedly hospitalised on Monday. The Byrne family issued a statement via RTÉ, asking for privacy during this time. It said: “RTÉ can confirm that Gay […]

11 years ago