Hold the mic: How Gay Byrne ruled the radio waves
Radio show arguably even more important catalyst for change than The Late Late
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Pricewatch: Some of you begged to differ with our 1980s nostalgia-fest
The Ann Lovett letters: sorrow, shame, anger and indignation
From the archive: Thirty-four years ago, a 15-year-old girl in Granard, Co Longford, died giving birth in secret. Here are letters written in response that were read on the ‘Gay Byrne Show’ in 1984
Gay Byrne played seminal role in making Ireland a modern society
Broadcaster had unique ability to tap into zeitgeist of each decade, new study finds
Eighty candles for Gaybo, the slightly fussy man from Rialto
Gay Byrne turns 80 on Tuesday. This small, reserved man revolutionised Irish broadcasting, busted taboos and helped to drag Ireland into the modern era. Which isn’t to say he was ever a saint
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