A steady stream of people began to gather at Dublin’s Pro Cathedral from early on Friday morning for the funeral of Gay Byrne. Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmaid Martin, was arranging matters ahead of the arrival of the Byrne family. The hearse carrying the remains of RTÉ broadcaster Gay Byrne passes Howth Harbour on its way to the Pro Cathedral. “Because Gay Byrne was such an iconic character in Irish society and part of our culture . Photograph: Jack Power/The Irish TimesShe said: “What Gay meant to us, it’s part of my childhood, the Toy Show, the Late Late Show .

Source: The Irish Times November 08, 2019 11:56 UTC