Irish People
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About Irish People
The Irish are a Celtic nation and ethnic group native to the island of Ireland, who share a common Irish ancestry, identity and culture. Ireland has been inhabited for about 12,500 years according to archaeological studies. For most of Ireland's recorded history, the Irish have been primarily a Gaelic people.
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Patrick Kielty is new host of the Late Late show
Patrick Kielty is the new host of the Late Late Show , succeeding former presenter Ryan Tubridy , Irish broadcaster RTÉ has announced.
He is The Fourth person to present the programme - One of The World 's longest running late-night talk shows - since 1962.
Kielty said he was " absolutely thrilled" and that it was " a real honour" to take up The Role .
The County Down -born comedian has a long career in TV and radio presenting.
Kielty currently hosts his own Saturday radio programme on BBC Radio 5Live, while from 1999 to 2003 he fronted Patrick Kielty Almost Live on Bbc One .
He also co-presented Talent Show Fame Academy with English presenter Cat Deeley in 2002, with the pair later becoming a couple and Getting Married in 2012 .
After 14 years at the helm of the Late Late Show .
His final programme will be broadcast on Friday 26 May on RTÉ One , with Kielty expected to be on-air in September.
From GAA to fameKielty grew up in the County Down village of Dundrum and played Gaelic Football for Down's minor team.
He studied psychology at Queen's University in Belfast before making his first serious steps into stardom as compere at the Empire Comedy Club in The City .
Around the same time, he got his first break into TV with a children's programme on Ulster Television called Sus.
In January 1988, during The Course of in Northern Ireland , his father Jack Kielty was murdered by loyalist paramilitaries.
In The Years since proving himself as a stand-up, he has become One of the best-known faces on British television.
Kielty said he could not thank RTÉ enough for giving him " the chance to be a part of The Next chapter of such an iconic show".
" I'm also genuinely humbled to become part of Friday nights for so many Irish People , At Home and around The World .
" I can't wait to get started on One of The Greatest jobs in television. "
Jim Jennings, RTÉ's director of content, said: " Patrick Kielty is undoubtedly One of Ireland's finest comedians, a fantastic presenter with a depth of experience, and a range of talents that will bring an exciting new dynamic to The Show .
" Patrick's personality and passion is sure to connect with audiences and I look forward to it bursting on to screens in September.
" We have very definite ideas for The Show already in The Works and we'll be busy behind The Scenes shaping the series for launch. We'll be back in August to tell you all about it. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com