Gay Byrne
Gay Byrne was a legendary Irish broadcaster and television personality, known for his influential role in Irish media and his long-running talk show, 'The Late Late Show.'
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Gay Byrne was a presenter at RTÉ who welcomed Marty Whelan when he first started.
‘I’d like to be paid more, particularly when I see what other people are on’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Michael Parkinson singing the praises of his old Granada TV friend Gay Byrne.
Pat Kenny signs off after more than four decades of daily radio – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-30
Gay Byrne hosted a Christmas phone call show that became a seasonal ceremony for many Irish families.
Ireland’s Christmas story is still underpinned by separation anxiety – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-23
Gay Byrne was the original presenter of the Late Late Toy Show.
What time does it start, what’s the theme, how to watch from abroad – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
Gay Byrne's memoir recounts his rise to prominence as an RTÉ broadcaster.
RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan on family, feminism and fame in her candid new memoir – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-01
Gay Byrne was among the generations of inner-city Dubliners who benefited from having relatives employed by St James’s Gate Brewery.
Arthur Edward Guinness gives a sober account of his family’s history – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-12
Gay Byrne was a late broadcaster and a good friend of Jeffrey Archer.
Jeffrey Archer on life, books and his God-given gift – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
Gay Byrne was a dear friend of Mike Murphy and a prominent broadcaster in Ireland.
‘It should have been the RTÉ payments scandal, not the Ryan Tubridy payments scandal’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-14
Gay Byrne was approached to consider running for president, which led to serious discussions within Fianna Fáil.
Joe Duffy and Bertie Ahern among names circulating but parties wary of ‘knee-jerk’ selection – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Gay Byrne's shows were part of the evolving national conversation in Ireland.
Joe’s Liveline made its mark – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Gay Byrne is mentioned as having considered running for the presidency.
So far nobody wants the Presidency and its quarter-of-a-million euro salary. Why? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Gay Byrne was celebrated for the rare quality among chatshow hosts of a genuine curiosity about people.
Remembering Housewife of the Year, deadbeat husbands and patronising Gay Byrne – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-11
Gay Byrne was a significant figure in Irish television, recognized by one of the children during the viewing.
A walk down memory lane in front of the TV took a darker turn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-09Gay Byrne hosted the 'Housewife of the Year' contest through the 1980s and early 1990s.
A reminder that Ireland of the 1970s and 80s was no country for women of any age – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02
Gay Byrne hosted the vintage 'Irish mammies' pageant featured in the documentary Housewife of the Year.
18 of the best free and paid subscriptions, from film and TV to music and theatre – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-19
Gay Byrne featured Paul Brady on The Late Late Show, helping to raise his profile.
‘There’s a huge coterie of Irish nationalists who don’t want a United Ireland’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-05
There have also been well-known figures from the world of media and the arts including broadcaster Gay Byrne.
Synge Street CBS board of management says it will ‘not proceed’ with move to Gaelcholáiste – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14
