It's a nailed-on sign that summer is in the rear-view mirror... The Late Late Show returns to add a splash of colour to darkening Friday nights

Patrick Kielty revealed what his plans are for the Late Late Show this year as the show returns to RTE on Friday night - including plans to go on the road and travel the country to meet audiences

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Ahead of his second season on the Late Late Show, Patrick Kielty says he is "more than happy" with his salary, saying he didn't go looking for more money in his contract

Patrick Kielty announced the date of this year's Toy Show on Friday's Late Late Show | PICTURE: RTÉ/Andres Poveda It may be early September, but the date for this year's Late Late Toy Show has been confirmed by RTÉ and there is one major change.

Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty has revealed he didn't go looking for a bump in his salary ahead of his second season hosting the chat show. The Co Down star returns to our screens tonight for the return of his second season of the Friday night show.