Finbar Furey and Mary Black lead "The Parting Glass" tribute to Gay Byrne.
The Late Late Show bid farewell to its iconic former host Gay Byrne in a special episode on Tuesday night that looked back on his decades at the helm of the popular Irish chat show.
Byrne's death was announced Monday, aged 85 after a long illness and the country was quick to pay tribute to its national treasure who changed the face of broadcasting in Ireland over the course of many years.
His life and career were celebrated in the special episode of the show which he led from 1962 until 1999; 37 years in which he courted controversy, shared heartbreak with the nation and gave Ireland some of its most memorable TV moments.
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Among the performances was this star-studded gathering to produce a classic version of the amazing Irish song "The Parting Glass."
Finbar Furey, John Sheahan of The Dubliners, Sharon Shannon, Donal Lunny, and Mary Black all took part in the unique performance.
Read more: WATCH: This live version of The Parting Glass will give you chills
What do you think of it?
The finale performance on our Gay Byrne Tribute, 'The Parting Glass'. #LateLate pic.twitter.com/VdK0Bk4Z7x
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