The Latest Breaking News from Michael D Higgins

During an interview with the Business Post newspaper, President Higgins expressed reservations about the Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security Policy, which will start in Cork later this week.

A poll revealed Bono and Ryan Tubridy as the second and third most fatherly figures in Ireland

One of her duties from Europe’s most westerly weather station included making hourly reports from the lighthouse - which were being sent to London.

Two others, his fellow countyman Sean Og O hAilpin and Galway’s Alan Kerins, went close to emulating him in 1999 and 2001 respectively, but there is no chance of his unique status being challenged at any stage in the future given that the dual player has now essentially been phased…

The show had multiple highlights, from a thought-provoking interview with President Higgins to U2 giving the host a red Vespa as a gift and PJ Gallagher driving into the studio with it

RTE bosses promised there would be special, surprise guests which left fans guessing whether Bono would make a surprise appearance or maybe Tubridy’s dream guest Paul McCartney

Ryan Tubridy will host his last Late Late Show on Friday evening and this show is set to be a special one

Tubridy is getting ready to present The Late Late Show for the last time on Friday night, saying it will be "emotional"

Ryan will host his last ever Late Late Show this Friday after being at the helm for the last 14 years