Irish comedian, Patrick Kielty, paid tribute to his beloved mother, Mary, on the RTE flagship programme, The Late Late Show, following her funeral this week

Patrick Kielty has dedicated the latest episode of The Late Late Show to his beloved mum, Mary, following her funeral this week.

The Irish comedian, 54, who fronts RTE’s flagship TV programme, addressed the audience on Friday night in an emotional tribute. Referencing St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, he said: “When you’re called Patrick, St Patrick’s Day is always special, and the person I have to thank for that and so much more is my mum

“Sadly, we lost her last week and I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took care of her and took care of our family this week.”

Patrick Kielty carried the coffin of his mother Mary Kielty, following her funeral at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Dundrum
He added that his mother, Mary Kielty, whose funeral was held at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Dundrum this week, “watched this show religiously”.

Patrick, who is married to This Morning presenter, Cat Deeley, continued: “She loved it so much she still kept watching even after I got the gig. In over 50 years, Mary never missed a Late Late Show and there was no way she’d want me to miss this one for her tonight. So, I couldn’t be prouder to stand here and say ‘this one’s for you, Mary’. Welcome to The Late Late Show.”

Hi voice audibly breaking, the host appeared to break down before being rallied with a rousing round of applause from his supportive audience members.

Patrick was a pallbearer at his mum’s funeral in Northern Ireland and bravely made his way inside the church for her funeral in County Down on Monday.

Heartbreakingly, his wife, Cat, who shares two young sons with Patrick, was unable to join him for the service as she was looking after the couple’s children. A spokesperson told The Mirror: “Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day.”

Hundreds turned out to line the streets as those close to Mary and her family came together for a ceremony at the Church. Mary was reportedly in her 80s at the time of her death – and a notice about her passing described her as a “loving mother” and “devoted grandmother”.