'' The Late Late Tribute Shows '' are a series of special editions of the world 's longest-running chat show , '' The Late Late Show '' broadcast on RTÉ One in Ireland each Friday evening . Over decades the shows has featured a broad range of well-known public figures including Micheál Mac Liammóir , Joe Dolan , Maureen Potter , Michael O'Hehir , Brian Lenihan , Jimmy Magee , Christy Moore , Mike Murphy and Paul McGrath . In 1999 , there was a special programme marking six months since the Omagh bombing and there was also a special show in the wake of 9/11 . There were also tribute shows celebrating Irish music and a '' Late Late Show '' special devoted to Irish comedians . Individual bands and musicians to have been given a tribute show include The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem , The Chieftains , The Dubliners , U2 , Westlife and , most recently , Ronnie Drew himself
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