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16th September 2023
12:32pm BST

"Before the border was drawn on this island, my grandad Kielty moved from Wexford up to County Down. "That trip wasn't exactly planned and he and his brother had to stop over here for a few years in Dublin in the industrial school in Artane. “But his journey is the reason why myself and my brothers grew up watching this show on a Friday night in County Down with my mum and dad. “I’m proud to say that the Kieltys are still watching this show from County Down tonight. Hello mum. And some Kieltys are also tuning in here tonight in Dublin and down in Wexford. "And there’s two other Kielty brothers also watching tonight in London, way past their bedtime, who will now be able to say that their dad was lucky enough to host this show."Becoming visibly emotional, Kielty added: “Like so many of you watching this show tonight, my journey has had the odd bump in the road but it’s funny how things work out. “There’s no way I ever thought that I’d be standing here this evening but I am so so happy I am. "Thanks for joining me and it truly is an honour of a lifetime to be able to say welcome to The Late Late Show.” You can watch Kielty's opening monologue in full right here: Read more:
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