The Late Late Show (season 50) The Late Late Show (season 50) The 50th season of The Late Late Show, the world's longest-running chat show, began on 2 September 2011 and concluded on 1 June 2012. Ryan Tubridy's third season as host, it aired on RTÉ One each Friday evening from 21:30. Local guests this season included Bob Geldof, Senator David Norris, President Michael D. Higgins, Joanne O'Riordan and Micheál Martin. Ireland football players Shay Given, Paul McGrath, Niall Quinn and Ronnie Whelan all featured in different episodes (as did England football player Steven Gerrard), while other guests from the world of sport this season included
Tubridy (radio show) from "The Wizard of Oz" and broadcast "Tubridy" from Teresa's House in County Wexford. On 8 December 2011, he broadcast his show live from the flagship Arnotts store on Henry Street to promote the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Toy Appeal. On 28 March 2012, he broadcast live from Clonmel. Later that year, he reunited a lovelorn man with the girl of his dreams while also launching a search for Ireland's "Best Neighbour". In January 2013, an interview with Paul McGrath left listeners worried about his welfare. On 8 May 2013, Tubridy celebrated his fortieth birthday by taking the