TV tribute to Late icon Paddy tonight
SPECIAL SHOW AFTER FUNERAL TODAY
THE Chieftains founder Paddy Moloney is set to be remembered with a special tribute on the Late Late Show tonight — after he is laid to rest today.
The legendary musician died on Monday night at the age of 83.
The funeral of the multiinstrumentalist will be held this morning at 11am in St Kevin’s Church in Glendalough, Co Wicklow.
Tonight Ryan Tubridy and the Late Late Show will pay tribute to Mr Moloney with “music, songs and stories”.
Mr Moloney was the founder and leading fi gure of The Chieftains, which he set up along with Sean Potts and Michael Tubridy in 1962.
The acclaimed performer has been credited with bringing traditional Irish music into the
ELIZABETH Debicki looks a spitting image of Diana Princess of Wales as she films the latest instalment of The Crown. The star (31) has taken over from Emma Corrin for season five of the Netflix drama, which sees Dominic West play husband Prince Charles.
West (51) assumes the role of Charles after Josh O’Connor played the royal heir in seasons three and four.
Debicki and West are thought to be recreating the royal couple’s 1991 trip to Italy. Actors Timothee Sambor and Teddy Hawley, who play Prince William and Prince Harry, were also spotted filming. mainstream and his passing has sparked a wave of tributes.
Originally from Donnycarney on Dublin’s northside, he was married to artist Rita O’Reilly and had three children, Aonghus, Padraig and actress/ producer Aedin Moloney.
Light
Aedin said she feels like she has lost the light in her life since her father’s passing.
“The light of my life left today. I love you Daddy so much,” she wrote on Facebook on Tuesday.
Mr Moloney has left behind a vast musical legacy, according to President Michael D Higgins.
He said: “He brought a love of Irish music not just to the diaspora, but to all those across the world who heard his music and appreciated it for its own sake as it transcended all musical boundaries.”