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David Kent

Dara O'Briain's nod to 'legendary' Irish institution as he prepares for RTE Late Late appearance

Dara O'Briain has given a mention to a renowned Irish institution ahead of his appearance on The Late Late Show on Friday.

The Wicklow comedian is in the middle of his 'Where Were We?' tour which has sold out in a lot of venues both here and in the UK.

He plays Vicar Street both on Friday night and Saturday, before a spin down to Killarney, two more dates in Dublin and then a return to England.

READ MORE: Who is on the Late Late Show with Ryan Tubridy? Marty Morrissey leads RTE line-up

But as he's in Dublin, he decided to visit a place known to thousands in the city centre - Roma II takeaway.

Sitting at the bottom of Camden Street right beside the likes of Whelan's, Ryan's and The Camden, the fast food joint has been a feeding spot for tipsy revellers for decades.

However, Dara was horrified to see something different about it when he was there.

"Many things have been lost over the last couple of years; sorry to see this legend pass away," he tweeted.

But several people replied to say the beloved chipper was actually being renovated and would be welcoming back customers soon.

Dara will join host Ryan Tubridy on Friday night to talk about the joy of being back on stage after two years of pacing the house.

Other guests to appear on the Late Late include Marty Morrissey, who will discuss why this year is a major experiment for the GAA.

He’ll also be thanking the clubs and counties around the country for their overwhelming support following the passing of his late mother Peggy.

READ MORE: Marty Morrissey opens up on 'most difficult' time of his life after mam's death

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