#Gay Byrne
# gay-byrne - Saturday 30 December, 2017
'He studied to become a Jesuit priest. Now he was one of the most famed people in racing'
In this extract from ‘Centaur,’ Declan Murphy recalls the first time he came across the legendary Barney Curley.
# gay-byrne - Monday 6 November, 2017
A partnership linked to broadcaster Gay Byrne is being sued for €1.2 million
The case relates to a loan acquired by a fund from the Bank of Scotland.
# gay-byrne - Saturday 4 November, 2017
Stephen Fry says he was 'enchanted' to be caught up in blasphemy row
He described our “unworkable” blasphemy legislation as “a wonderfully Irish solution”.
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 10 May, 2017
New Zealand wants to scrap its blasphemy laws after Ireland's Stephen Fry probe
“I didn’t think we had it, I thought it had gone,” New Zealand’s Catholic leader Bill English said about its own law.
# gay-byrne - Monday 21 November, 2016
Novelist Lee Child and Ryan Tubridy offer support as Gay Byrne prepares to fight cancer
RTÉ staff have rallied around the veteran broadcaster, who made the announcement on his Lyric FM show.
# gay-byrne - Sunday 20 November, 2016
Gay Byrne reveals his doctors believe he has cancer
The broadcaster told his listeners on his RTÉ Lyric FM show this afternoon.
# gay-byrne - Sunday 14 February, 2016
The Bishop and the Nightie - how Gaybo scandalised the nation
“Mr and Mrs Fox were vulgar, even coarse and suggestive … You have not been fairly treated.”
# gay-byrne - Saturday 9 January, 2016
How Gay Byrne changed Irish society
“He mediated the conversation between two sides of Ireland.”
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 30 December, 2015
Gay Byrne thanks fans for well wishes following heart attack
“I’m feeling better and on the road to recovery.”
# gay-byrne - Tuesday 29 December, 2015
Gay Byrne “recovering well” following heart attack
The 81-year-old presenter suffered the heart attack yesterday.
# gay-byrne - Friday 25 December, 2015
Here’s the most important piece of advice Gay gave Pat about The Toy Show
And he stuck to it.
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 23 September, 2015
Hozier has been explaining to Gay Byrne why he thinks baptism is ridiculous
The veteran presenter also asked the singer if his generation was ‘cross and resentful’ about the Catholic church.
Hozier explained to Gay Byrne why he reckons baptism is ridiculous
Don’t take him to church…
# gay-byrne - Saturday 1 August, 2015
A transparent nightie and haybarn snogs: How TV brought sex to Ireland
“People were disgusted about Miley and Fidelma. They wouldn’t watch Glenroe any more.”
# gay-byrne - Monday 18 May, 2015
Family pay tribute as Derek Davis laid to rest at Mount Jerome Cemetery
The broadcaster died unexpectedly last week.
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 18 March, 2015
12 Gay Byrne expressions to perfectly sum up your hangover
He knows what’s up.
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 11 February, 2015
The former Archbishop of Canterbury gave an interesting comeback to Stephen Fry's God tirade
His reply is deep. Real deep.
# gay-byrne - Friday 6 February, 2015
Stephen Fry surprised at 'explosion' of reaction after THAT Gay Byrne interview
Speaking this morning, Fry said that he was astonished by the reaction to his RTÉ interview.
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 4 February, 2015
# gay-byrne - Monday 2 February, 2015
The 7 best moments from Gaybo's interview with Stephen Fry last night
The interview we were all waiting for didn’t disappoint.
# gay-byrne - Friday 30 January, 2015
Gay Byrne does NOT look impressed with Stephen Fry talking about an 'evil God'
He even asked Fry, “You think you’re going to get in on that?”
Watch Gay Byrne react to Stephen Fry's scathing response to question about God
Everything about this is amazing.
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 26 November, 2014
We’ve tracked down the twin toy testers from the 1988 Toy Show
Meet Carolyn and Bronwyn Boyle.
# gay-byrne - Tuesday 25 November, 2014
Do you know these twin toy testers from the '88 Toy Show?
RTÉ Archives are looking to identify them, and they need the public’s help.
# gay-byrne - Tuesday 11 November, 2014
New RSA Chair told to 'name and shame' local authorities that fail to maintain road standards
Liz O’Donnell appeared before the Oireachtas Transport Committee today.
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 25 June, 2014
Here’s a Vine of Gay Byrne’s wedding 50 years ago today
AH WOULD YA LOOK.
# gay-byrne - Monday 23 June, 2014
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Enda Kenny’s interview with Gay Byrne last night
He talked about meeting his wife and threw some evils.
# gay-byrne - Sunday 22 June, 2014
'I've a job to do here': Enda rules out top EU role... again
The Taoiseach said he expects Jean-Claude Juncker to become the next president of the European Commission, but David Cameron is trying to block this from happening.
Here's a taster of Gay Byrne's interview with Enda Kenny tonight
Gaybo quizzes the Taoiseach about the first time he laid eyes on his wife.
# gay-byrne - Monday 16 June, 2014
Byrne’s parting message: Road deaths WILL increase unless gardaí get more resources
The veteran broadcaster, who is stepping down as RSA chairman, said it had been “very hard to get through to the people in Justice” on the issue.
# gay-byrne - Sunday 15 June, 2014
Gaybo to resign as RSA chairman, criticises a lack of garda resources
The RSA thanked him for his ‘tireless’ work as a campaigner.
# gay-byrne - Monday 14 April, 2014
What to watch on TV tonight: Monday
Here are the shows that’ll be on your Twitter timeline later.
# gay-byrne - Friday 11 April, 2014
17 essential elements The Late Late Show wouldn’t be the same without
Your Friday night starts right here.
# gay-byrne - Sunday 30 March, 2014
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Everyone’s been talking about the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case and what the gardaí knew.
"I have no intention of taking a break" - Gay Byrne refutes suggestion he's retiring
There had been some speculation that today’s show on Lyric FM would be his last – but the veteran broadcaster says he will be back in the autumn.
# gay-byrne - Wednesday 26 March, 2014
Here's Gay Byrne interviewing Kate Bush in 1978
The singer had just released Wuthering Heights, at the tender age of 19.
# gay-byrne - Saturday 22 March, 2014
Byrne "always treated with respect" by Callinan
The broadcaster had earlier called for the Garda Commissioner and Minister Shatter to apologise to the garda whistleblowers.
# gay-byrne - Thursday 20 March, 2014
Using a mobile while driving is comparable to driving drunk
That’s according to Gay Byrne who was speaking at the RSA’s annual conference today.
# gay-byrne - Saturday 8 February, 2014
Did you see Samantha Mumba as a 12-year-old on the Late Late Show?
It was a special moment.
# gay-byrne - Friday 31 January, 2014
RTÉ to rebroadcast the Ann Lovett letters
The schoolgirl’s death sparked a major conversation about unmarried mothers, abortion and Irish society in 1984.