Updated: 31 Dec 2020, 21:30
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RTE have shared a powerful teaser of their New Year s Eve countdown show of Irish people sending messages home to their families.
Many have not been able to see their loved ones this year due to the coronavirus.
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Many Irish abroad sent home messages to their families
Tolü Makay will be joined by the RTE concert Orchestra in an absolutely stunning rendition of the Saw Doctors N17.
The number will have messages of Irish people missing home shown on screen.
RTE have also teased a massive line up for tonight s countdown show.
Presenters Kathryn Thomas and Deirdre O’ Kane will front a celebration of homegrown talent from Dublin s famed Gaiety Theatre this New Year s Eve, as they re joined by some of Ireland’s most talented musicians and comedians to bid farewell to an unforgettable year and ring in a more hopeful 2021.
FLOOD HORROR
Kate Garraway reveals nightmare Christmas without husband Derek Draper after her home flooded and she had no food
Updated: 31 Dec 2020, 15:18
KATE Garraway has opened up about her challenging and emotional Christmas without husband Derek Draper.
The 53-year-old Good Morning Britain host revealed she suffered a calamitous time when a pipe exploded and flooded her house.
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Kate Garraway explained two pipes leaked, flooding her house just before ChristmasCredit: Rex Features
She also explained she wasn t able to get hold of any food after failing to bag a delivery slot before Christmas.
Kate has been without Derek since March when he contracted coronavirus and was rushed to hospital - where he has remained ever since.
pandemic panic
Kodaline stars open up about Covid-19 struggles as band members face money fears and lose granny to virus
Updated: 30 Dec 2020, 18:33
KODALINE star Vinny May Jr has revealed the panic he felt over supporting his wife and new baby after Covid-19 took his band off the road.
The drummer and his bandmates live off live earnings but the closedown of the circuit saw them forced to cancel over a hundred shows including a seven-week European tour and five weeks of dates in the US.
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Steve Garrigan performing on stage to a sold out crowd at the O2 AcademyCredit: Getty - Contributor