The legendary presenter began hosting his first show back in 1979.
After 40 years of presenting on RTÉ 2FM, Larry Gogan has worked his final shift for the station.
The much-loved presenter is moving to RTÉ’s digital station Gold, at 80 years of age.
Gogan hosted the legendary Just A Minute Quiz, and is one of the country’s best known radio personalities, having been inducted into the IMRO radio awards Hall of Fame.
2FM have even gone as far as to change the name of their official Twitter account to “Larry Gogan FM”, for the day that’s in it.
Tributes have been pouring in for the broadcasting legend throughout the day on 2FM, and loads of people from the world of radio have also taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Gogan on his last day in the 2FM office:
Larry Gogan, the KING of the Airwaves will be doing his last @rte2fm show today. Join me at 2pm today for a special tribute to the man himself #ThanksLarry#larrygoganfm pic.twitter.com/ZSe3ZZgUoY
— TracyClifford (@TracyClifford) January 31, 2019
Today is the legendary Larry Gogan's last day @RTE2fm after FORTY YEARS!!! This afternoon there's a huge event with 2FM presenters past and present and actual celebs!
Of course being in early means you get to be the first to sign the card 🙂#LarryGoganFM #ThanksLarry #2FM40 pic.twitter.com/clvhAutFup
— Rick O'Shea Is No Longer Here (Links In Bio) (@rickoshea) January 31, 2019
Such a simple thing – but the fact that Larry Gogan had gone to specifically ask someone what my name was, so he could thank me personally and welcome the new guy to the station meant an awful lot to a super nervous, totally green new kid – Larry made me feel totally welcome.
— Carl Mullan (@CarlMullan) January 31, 2019
Today the smooth talking, national treasure, sweet soul, funny man, actual legend, 100% gent, ends a 40-year career in 2fm, and today the station rebrands as Larry Gogan FM in his honour.
Farewell Sir Laurence of Montrose, we’ll miss you and that velvety voice xx#LarryGogan https://t.co/Cl0og2XFf8
— Regina Looby (@reglooby) January 31, 2019
You know you’re growing up when your fleeting childhood notion of appearing on Larry Gogan’s ‘Just A Minute Quiz’ will never be fulfilled… Long may he remain behind a mic 🎙 @RTE2fm
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) January 31, 2019
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