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Last month

May 2023

# the explainer

The Explainer: What's behind Ireland's love affair with the Late Late?

Mark O’Brien, head of DCU’s School of Communications and associate professor in journalism history, and Kirsty Blake Knox, writer with the Irish Independent, delve into the show’s history, examine its enduring popularity, and ask what its new presenter must do to keep it going strong.

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May 27th 2023, 12:50 PM

# Passing the torch

‘He’ll do a great Toy Show’: Ryan Tubridy says Kielty has the ‘chops’ for The Late Late Show

‘So I just think that the show is going to be in really safe hands,’ Tubridy said on his radio show this morning.

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May 22nd 2023, 10:44 AM

Former RTÉ Director General says Patrick Kielty would be 'brilliant choice' for Late Late

Negotiations between the presenter and the national broadcaster are understood to be at an advanced stage.

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May 11th 2023, 10:30 PM

# liverpool 2023

Notes from the Eurovision: X Factor-style climax axed by BBC and the Irish are 'feeling good'

Meanwhile, Marty Whelan isn’t sold on “older gentlemen in their underpants”.

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May 9th 2023, 3:05 PM

# The Late Late Show

Claire Byrne pulls out of running to become new Late Late host

The broadcaster has taken herself off the station’s shortlist, citing the fact that she is a mother of three and is dedicated to her daily radio programme.

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May 4th 2023, 4:17 PM

Last year

2022

# Test Yourself

Quiz: How much do you know about Gay Byrne?

Byrne had a career spanning six decades in Irish life

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Nov 6th 2022, 10:00 PM

Lagarde says inflation crisis came from 'nowhere', describes Putin as 'a terrifying man'

The ECB president made an appearance opposite Ryan Tubridy tonight.

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Oct 28th 2022, 11:21 PM

Sofa Watch: Eurosong 2022 takes over the Late Late Show

All you need to know about your chat show options tonight.

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Feb 4th 2022, 6:30 PM

All time

Sofa Watch: Daniel and friends kick off his 60th birthday celebrations

All you need to know about your chat show options tonight.

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Dec 10th 2021, 6:30 PM

Sofa Watch: A prince among Danes and the star of the Scottish play

All you need to know about your chat show options tonight.

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Oct 8th 2021, 6:30 PM

Sofa Watch: Just help yourself to two doses of Tom Jones

All you need to know about your Irish and international chat show options.

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Apr 23rd 2021, 6:30 PM

Sofa Watch: Tommie Gorman looks back, Ryan hops on sea shanty craze

All you need to know about your Irish and international chat show options.

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Jan 29th 2021, 6:30 PM

# friday nights in

A look back at some of the best Late Late Show interviews of the year

Many of the most memorable interviews covered the impact the Covid-19 pandemic was having on people’s lives.

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Dec 30th 2020, 8:00 PM

Quiz: How well do you remember these iconic Toy Show moments?

Tonight’s the night.

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Nov 27th 2020, 9:00 PM

'Radically different and Covid aware': Ryan Tubridy explains how the Toy Show will work this year

Tubridy will be hoping to host his 12th Late Late Toy Show later this year.

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Aug 27th 2020, 6:45 AM

Miriam O'Callaghan to present tonight's Late Late as Tubridy stays off due to 'persistent cough'

RTÉ confirmed the news today.

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Mar 27th 2020, 11:33 AM

The top 8 moments from this year's Late Late Toy Show

From messages against bullies, to inclusivity, it was quite a heartfelt, thoughtful Toy Show this year.

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Nov 30th 2019, 12:15 AM

'They need a voice': Tubridy 'made it his mission' to include homeless children in Toy Show

The show this year is inspired by the world of Disney’s Frozen and the emphasis will be on families’ traditions of gathering together to watch it.

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Nov 29th 2019, 6:00 AM

'I am not going to stay in country where this is allowed': Couple from supermarket ad leave Ireland after online abuse

A death threat was made against the couple after speaking out last week.

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Oct 5th 2019, 11:30 AM

'I thought it was my failing': Former footballer Richie Sadlier reveals he was sexually abused as a child

Appearing on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show, the popular broadcaster said for years he blamed himself for what happened.

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Oct 5th 2019, 8:24 AM

Everything you missed from the Derry Girls interview if you didn't tune into The Late Late Show

Talk of accents, Donald Trump, being recognised in the United States and their famous mural.

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Mar 2nd 2019, 10:33 AM

Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty left a big impression after talking about EB and eh, kebabs, on the Late Late

The pair are looking to raise money for Debra Ireland.

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Dec 22nd 2018, 9:50 AM

'An antidote to the Kardashianisation of this generation': A sneak peek of tonight's Toy Show

This year’s theme is inspired by the 2017 Hugh Jackman musical The Greatest Showman.

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Nov 30th 2018, 6:00 AM

'Shove it up your hole!': Shane Lynch wasn't impressed when Tubridy showed Boyzone's infamous debut on the Late Late

Calm down, mate.

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Nov 24th 2018, 11:26 AM

The Late Late Show audience should be morts for themselves after giving Piers Morgan a standing ovation

Why?!

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Sep 8th 2018, 12:26 PM

'Brexit won't tear us apart': Ryan Tubridy is bringing The Late Late Show to the UK

RTÉ will film a once-off show for an audience of 1,000 people in London.

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Aug 16th 2018, 7:30 PM

# Dublin oldschool

Emmet Kirwan seriously put it to Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late, and people loved him

‘There’s no phone line to rat out bankers’.

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May 26th 2018, 11:15 AM

RTÉ to announce result of Eighth Referendum exit poll on tomorrow's Late Late Show

The exit poll will interview 3,000 people immediately after they have voted.

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May 24th 2018, 12:14 PM

Conor McGregor coincidentally met a big fan of his after he shouted him out on the Late Late

“If you can’t stand up, stand out.”

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May 13th 2018, 2:57 PM

Everyone is talking about the glitter leggings Johnny Logan wore on the Late Late

Some get-up, in fairness.

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May 12th 2018, 9:35 AM

Barry Keoghan explained how Colin Farrell has "kept him on track" on the Late Late

Inner city boy done GREAT.

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Apr 14th 2018, 10:39 AM

# extra ordinary

Here's everything we know about Maeve Higgins' new comedy filming in Cork

Filming for Extra Ordinary kicks off next week.

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Mar 31st 2018, 10:31 AM

Bryan Dobson was "surprised" about the pay gap between himself and Sharon Ní Bheoláin

He found it difficult to see the justification for the difference.

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Mar 31st 2018, 9:42 AM

Louise O'Neill was scarlet when Ryan brought up her childhood Michael Collins obsession on the Late Late

Having NONE of it.

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Mar 10th 2018, 12:22 PM

The Late Late Show studio was practically empty last night and it was so bizarre

It certainly was one of a kind.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 8:30 AM

How RTÉ put on a last-minute Late Late Show with the country frozen to a halt

“Coming up after the break… I’ve no idea.”

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Mar 2nd 2018, 11:02 PM

'It hasn't gone far enough': Gabriel Byrne is winning praise for his comments on #MeToo

Including some words for fellow actor Liam Neeson.

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Feb 17th 2018, 10:31 AM

Michael (from the best episode of Room To Improve) stole Dermot Bannon's thunder on the Late Late

He’s back!

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Feb 17th 2018, 9:38 AM

# michaela morley

Brian O'Driscoll took his little pal from Temple Street on the Late Late, and she was an absolute star

The cutest BFFS ever.

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Feb 3rd 2018, 11:05 AM

# michaela morley

Brian O'Driscoll took his little pal from Temple Street on the Late Late, and she was an absolute star

The cutest BFFS ever.

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Feb 3rd 2018, 9:55 AM

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