Five talking points from the Late Late New Year's Eve Special, from John Creedon to Wheatus

Patrick Kielty marked the end of 2023 with a special show looking back on 2023 and ahead to what the new year holds for some familiar faces. Here’s what you missed while the champagne corks were popping all over the country

Host Patrick Kielty pictured at The Late Late New Year Special. Pictures: Andres Poveda

John Creedon on his Sinéad O’Connor tribute show 

Early in the show, Kielty spoke to RTÉ radio presenter John Creedon whose show following the death of Sinéad O’Connor last July earned much acclaim for his touching tributes to the star in the hours after her death was announced.