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Irish Olympic gold medal winner Kellie Harrington

On The Late Late Show

….Linda Pototzki writes:

In the spirit of St Patrick’s Day, this week’s Late Late Show will air live at 9:30pm on Thursday night instead of its usual Friday night time slot, with an evening dedicated to showcasing the very best of Ireland in music, comedy and sport.

Olympic Gold winner Kellie Harrington will be straight from the Parade on Thursday after serving as the Grand Marshal for the big event…

Fresh from signing a new contract to stay on as manager of the Irish men’s international football team, Stephen Kenny will be on to talk about his hopes for the future of Irish football.

No celebrity is safe from the wit of impressionist and comedian Oliver Callan who will celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a host of well-known Irish voices.

Moya Brennan and legendary Irish group Clannad, celebrate decades in the music industry as they join the party to embark on their farewell tour. Paul Noonan from Bell X1 will join them for a special performance.

Persian/Irish group Nava will make their Late Late debut with an incredible fusion performance. And rising star of the Folk world Dan McCabe will be in studio to give his own rousing version of ‘A Song for Ireland’.

The Late Late Show St Patrick’s Day Award will be presented live on the night and will pay homage to the victims of the war in Ukraine.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow  at 9:30pm.

RollingNews

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Over to you, China…

…ah.

Official Chinese state telly this afternoon calls on the US to open the fake labs that don’t exist or contain bio weapons.

To the Chinese Embassy!

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Yikes.

Tonight.

Earlier…

Pierre Zakrzewski, left with Fox News correspondent Steve Harrigan and senior field producers Yonat Frilling and Ibrahim Hazboun in Kyiv

This afternoon.

Fox News photographer Pierre Zakrzewski – a London-based, Irish passport holder – has been killed in Ukraine from injuries sustained yesterday when the vehicle he was traveling in with reporter Benjamin Hall was struck by incoming fire. Mr Hall remains in hospital.

Irish journalist Pierre Zakrzewski killed in Ukraine while working with Fox News (Irish Examiner)

Fox

For your listening pleasure.

Irish Songbook: Vol 1.

Old canon, new twist.

Kevin Murray writes:

NCH The National Convcert Hall (NCH) and Faction have come together to celebrate Ireland’s rich musical heritage as well as its blossoming future with the release of the ‘Irish Songbook: Vol 1.’ album this St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.

The album features ten definitive songs which not only tell the story of Irish popular music, but that are also recognised the world over. Simultaneously, the project also heralds the strength and diversity of the nation’s current music scene as its next wave of talent interprets these classic songs in innovative and often surprising style.

Artists such as Maria Kelly, MayKay, Martin Hayes, MuRli and Daithi bring their unique style to Irish classics such as My Lagan Love, The Boys Are Back In Town, Linger, One and more.

Pre-save the Irish Songbook: Vol. 1 here.

Um.

This afternoon.

Via RTE News:

Bord Gáis Energy is increasing its rates for both electricity and gas customers.

According to a statement from the company, the average electricity bill will go up by 27% and the average gas bill will go up by 39%.

The company is ending its ‘winter price pledge’ and the changes will take effect from 15 April.

Bord Gáis Energy prices to rise from next month (RTE)

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Cheltenham, England.

Rachael Blackmore and Honeysuckle have created yet more history (OTB)

Meanwhile…

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Cheltenham horse Shallwehaveonemore dies after horror fall in opening race (Express)

Pics: Racing TV