Among the dignitaries to send tributes were Bono , the Clintons , Taoiseach Brian Cowen and President Mary McAleese . The day being Friday , that night 's edition of '' The Late Late Show '' was promptly given over to discussion of Ryan 's life and death . 10,000 people from across the country queued to sign books of condolence . His funeral took place on 6 May , and was broadcast on 2fm , the home of Ryan 's radio show and a first for the predominantly youthpop-oriented station . His death also came sixteen years to the day after he hosted Eurovision 1994
Eurovision 1994
Eurovision Song Contest 1994
Gerry Ryan