The Late Late Show (Irish talk show) RTÉ Television Centre's Studio 1 in Donnybrook, Dublin was its home; this original studio accommodated a small audience of about 120. In 1995, "The Late Late Show" transferred to the more spacious Studio 4, adapted specifically to cater for this and "Kenny Live". Three external broadcasts have aired, most recently from the Wexford Opera House on 5 September 2008. Original host Gay Byrne presented the show until 21 May 1999. Pat Kenny was Byrne's successor hosting the show for 10 years between 1999-2009. Ryan Tubridy is the current presenter, having succeeded Kenny in September 2009. Under Tubridy, first Quinn Group
The Late Late Toy Show for a 30-second slot during the Show. The Toy Show was streamed live on the International RTÉ Player free around the world. For the 4th year running, TV3 showed a rival version of the toy show. The show was presented by Lucy Kennedy and Dustin the Turkey. The show called the "TV3 Toy Show" was also shown on 2 December at 8pm and was 30 minutes long. The theme this year was "The Jungle Book". 320 children from all over Ireland will be taking part in the show with 72 who will performing with Ryan Tubridy in the show's opening