The Late Late Show owl The Late Late Show owl "The Late Late Show" owl is a motif that has been used by the world's longest-running chat show, "The Late Late Show" on RTÉ One television, since its inception in 1962. The owl symbol (a barn owl) is the only remaining theme from the classic format other than the show's name and the traditional annual ‘toy show’ edition. The first thing Ryan Tubridy said when announcing his plans for his takeover as host in August 2009 was: "I can tell you that the owl is not dead". Tubridy posed for photographs on the set holding
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