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Crowds and congregation applauded as Gay Byrne's remains arrived at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral

Crowds turn out to bid final farewell to Gay Byrne

Gay Byrne's was described as a remarkable presence in Irish life as crowds gathered along the route of his funeral cortege and hundreds attended his funeral mass at Dublin's Pro-Cathedral.

Gay Byrne • 09 Nov 19

Gay Byrne's coffin is carried into Dublin's Pro Cathedral

Gay Byrne: 'Today our farewell is one of thanks'

Gay Byrne's funeral as it happened

Gay Byrne • 09 Nov 19

Gay Byrne passed away on Monday after a long illness

Route and details for Gay Byrne funeral

The funeral mass of broadcaster Gay Byrne will take place in Dublin today following his death on Monday after a long illness.

Ireland • 08 Nov 19

Gay Byrne died on Monday after a long illness

Route and details for Gay Byrne funeral announced

Gay Byrne's funeral cortège will travel from Howth to Dublin city centre and back to Sutton tomorrow, giving the public a chance to pay their respects to the legendary broadcaster on his final route home.

Ireland • 07 Nov 19

Mike Murphy and Gay Byrne during a 'Live Mike' prank in 1982

Gay Byrne: 'He was a once-off, no doubt about it'

Former RTÉ broadcaster Mike Murphy has described Gay Byrne, who died yesterday aged 85, as a "once-off".

Gay Byrne • 05 Nov 19

Ryan Tubridy and Joe Duffy remember Gay Byrne on RTÉ's Six One News

'The country's down a good person' - Ryan Tubridy

Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy has paid tribute to Gay Byrne this evening saying, "We're down a good person".

Gay Byrne • 04 Nov 19

Claire Byrne says she learnt many lessons from Gay Byrne

'Why I'm still learning from Gay' - Claire Byrne

I can't remember who asked me if I'm related to Gay Byrne. I know I was around 20 and working as a young journalist in the Channel Islands.

Gay Byrne • 04 Nov 19

'Country has lost an icon' - tributes paid to Gay Byrne

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to broadcaster Gay Byrne who has died at the age of 85.

Gay Byrne • 04 Nov 19

'The audience knew they were in the hands of a master'

A musical number, a chat with a Hollywood star. A debate on the 'burning issue' of the day followed by a poem from the woman in the third row, a wave from the man in the fourth and then something for, well, everyone in the audience.

Gay Byrne • 04 Nov 19

Veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne has died aged 85

Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Gay Byrne dies aged 85

The death has been announced of RTÉ broadcaster Gay Byrne, he was 85 and had been ill for some time.

Gay Byrne • 05 Nov 19

Gay Byrne has decided not to remain in his position for another two years

Gay Byrne says 80th 'a good time to bow out'

Chairman of the Road Safety Authority Gay Byrne has said he is retiring from the post because he believes his 80th birthday is a good time to bow out.

News • 16 Jun 14

Chief Superintendent Michael O'Sullivan said huge resources were committed to the roads

Garda traffic chief denies shortage on patrol

Chief Superintendent Michael O'Sullivan of the Garda National Traffic Bureau has denied claims that there is a shortage of gardaí on patrol.

News • 04 Jun 13

Gay Byrne

Crowds turn out to bid final farewell to Gay Byrne

Gay Byrne: 'Today our farewell is one of thanks'

Route and details for Gay Byrne funeral

Route and details for Gay Byrne funeral announced

Gay Byrne: 'He was a once-off, no doubt about it'

'The country's down a good person' - Ryan Tubridy

'Why I'm still learning from Gay' - Claire Byrne

'Country has lost an icon' - tributes paid to Gay Byrne

'The audience knew they were in the hands of a master'

Veteran RTÉ broadcaster Gay Byrne dies aged 85

Gay Byrne says 80th 'a good time to bow out'

Garda traffic chief denies shortage on patrol

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