'Remembering our friend Gay Byrne…'

8 Nov 20195

'Remembering our friend Gay Byrne…’

Gay Byrne, who died this week, was widely regarded as Ireland’s finest broadcaster of his day and hosted the country’s Late Late Show for three decades.

Longtime friends, the band were regular guests on Gay's show and on his final programme for RTÉ, in 1999, Larry and Bono achieved the rare feat of leaving Gay speechless… by presenting him with a Harley-Davidson.

It was one of the stories Bono recounted when he called in to a special tribute to Gay, broadcast earlier this week.

View the clip here.

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Another Friend Lost - Bruce Moser
A friend from the beginning - great promoter from the early days. I had the honor talking to him a couple of times and he was a real gent - with great stories. Thank you BONO for continuing your friendship with Bruce May he rest in peace..
Trevorheidi
Gaybo
We all miss Gaybo.
Saraina11
Such a Gentle Man
Rest in Power Dear Gay, It was always a delight to watch a show with Gay and U2, deep respect!
Spackler
Thank you Gay
RIP Uncle Gabo and thank you
lassche
R.i.P.
Dear Gay. We? will never Forget: You! Love and light. V-Hunter. Miss You Sugar. DetleV.
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