HEARTBROKEN RTE star Patrick Kielty said his final goodbyes to his beloved mum today.
The Late Late Show host’s mum Mary, who was aged in her 80s, passed away peacefully at her home in Co Down on Saturday.
A death notice described Mrs Kielty as a “loving mother” and “devoted grandmother” and added that she “will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her entire family circle, neighbours and friends”.
Mary Kielty is survived by her three sons, Patrick, John and Cahal.
The TV host’s father, Jack was tragically killed at the age of 44 during the troubles.
The funeral took place today at 1pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dundrum.
Patrick, who wore a dark grey suit with a white shirt and black tie, was visibly emotional as he carried the coffin on his shoulders to the church.
Dozens of family, friends and locals gathered outside the church to pay their final respects.
Patrick has often spoken fondly about his mum in interviews.
In an interview with The Irish Sun in 2023, he revealed that Mary was “secretly delighted” when he landed the role of the new Late Late Show host.
The Down star took over the Late Late Show in 2023 after Ryan Tubridy stepped down.
He said: “Mary Kielty is secretly delighted but not making any real public statements.
“I mean talking to people at mass, which is kind of a public statement in Dundrum. ‘Well now, what about that son of yours, I’m sure you’re very proud,’ to which Mary Kielty would say ‘Well now, I’ve got three sons, so which one are you talking about?”
