Breaking: Gay Byrne is recovering in hospital following a heart attack

Beloved RTE presenter and bona fide national treasure Gay Byrne is currently residing in the hospital following a heart attack yesterday.

According to a statement released by RTE, the 81-year-old personality is said to be recovering well but the family are looking for privacy at this time. 

"All his friends and colleagues across RTE are thinking of him and wish him all the best with his recovery."

Gay, who is a popular figure in Irish television, suffered another worrying health scare in 2011. 

He was rushed to hospital at the time when he was finding it difficult to breathe properly but made a full recovery. 

We hope he makes an equally full and speedy recovery this time round.