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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.

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Mary Robinson (left) and Mary McAleese in 2011

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

Former Presidents of Ireland, Mary Robinson and Mary McAleese will speak together about the war in Ukraine.

RTÉ Europe Editor, Tony Connelly saw first-hand how a vibrant city overnight turned to one where terror, confusion and panic reigned. Tony will discuss the scenes he saw first-hand on the streets of Kyiv while broadcasting from a bunker where parents and children sought refuge.

Beloved entertainer Dolly Parton and bestselling author James Patterson will join Ryan from Nashville to talk about their new novel ‘Run Rose Run’ and why they’re both extremely passionate about encouraging children to read from a young age.

Plus, we will have music from Dublin pop artist Aimée who will perform her newest single ‘Nobody Else’.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

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Christy Dignam of Aslan

On The Late Late Show…

….Linda Pototzki writes:

With the war in Ukraine, this week’s RTÉ Late Late Show will be dedicated to the Irish Red Cross fundraising appeal for Ukraine to help raise vital funds for humanitarian assistance for those directly impacted by the disaster. Ryan will also speak with Ukrainians living in Ireland about their concerns and worries for their families who are still in Ukraine.

Dublin band Aslan will be performing in support of the fundraiser and will reflect on the crisis as will singer/songwriter Róisín Murphy who has postponed two dates in Russia. Hollywood actor Alan Cumming will share his thoughts on the current situation…

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

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Patrick Kielty

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzk writes:

With his first-ever starring role in a new movie called ‘Ballywalter’ and a brand new stand-up tour called ‘Borderline’, comedian Patrick Kielty will be bringing his insightful and funny take on Ireland, North and South, to The Late Late Show this Friday.

This week there will be exciting new music from one of Ireland’s budding stars, Meath-woman, CMAT as she makes her Late Late Show debut with a track from her forthcoming album.

Ryan will be chatting to the team behind An Cailín Ciúin, the Irish language film making a huge splash at home and abroad with wins at the Berlin Film Festival and ten IFTA nominations. Stars Catherine Clinch, Carrie Crowley and Andrew Bennett will be joined in-studio by the husband-and-wife team who brought An Cailín Ciúin to the big screen as well as producer Cleona Ní Chrualaoí and director Colm Bairéad to chat about the small Irish movie preparing to take on the world.

Theresa Haughey will share her experience as a foster mother who cared for more than 100 children over the past 20 years.

Dublin songwriter/musician D. Cullen is also back on the show to perform his current hit ‘Radio’.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

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Marty Whelan

On The Late Late Show…

…. Linda Pototzki writes:

Ireland’s six Eurovision hopefuls will take to the stage vying for the chance to represent the nation at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest..

And for the first time in several years, viewers at home will have the opportunity to cast their vote for their favourite song and help to decide who will fly the Irish flag at Eurovision.

The final six songs, chosen from over 300 entries, will be performed live.

The winner will be chosen by the combined votes awarded by, the Public Vote, an International Jury and a Studio Jury.

Eurovision stalwart, commentator Marty Whelan will be on hand as our Green Room correspondent, capturing all the backstage action, throughout the show

The chosen winner on Friday night will go on to represent Ireland at the competition in Turin in May, with Ireland drawn to perform in the second semi-final of the competition, bidding to qualify.

The Late Late Eurosong Special on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

Pic: Irish Mirror

Last Friday’s The Late Late Show

This morning.

Via Extra.ie:

RTÉ received one formal compliant and multiple calls providing ‘negative feedback’ for the controversial opening to Fridays episode of The Late Late Show.

In a bizzare decision to mark the occasion, Ryan Tubridy emerged to ‘Ireland’s Call’ while the audience, who were wearing masks, sang along and waved green flags…

…the complaints didn’t stick to online memes, as RTE confirmed that an official complaint was made and 11 members of the public rang the broadcaster to give their opinion on the opening which united the nation in fury.

RTE receives formal complaint and multiple calls after Late Late Show flag segment (Extra.ie)

Yesterday: Rebel Rebel

Good grief.

Tonight.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One.

No defiant tricolours, no Amhrán na bhFiann, anyone?

Meanwhile…

Ryan Tubridy has said people should be “disinvited” from weddings if they don’t get the vaccine.

Speaking on his RTE Radio One show this morning, the presenter said that those who say they don’t believe in the vaccine should be told to “get out, and you’re not invited and you’re disinvited because you’re a greater risk to everyone else”.

Ryan Tubridy says guests should be ‘disinvited’ from weddings if they don’t get the vaccine (Sunday Worldm September 21, 2021)

Jamie Heaslip in 2019

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

it is with great pleasure to welcome back our largest audience for the first time in almost two years with open arms. Friday night’s audience will include people from all walks of life including rugby fans, frontline workers, teachers, hairdressers and more from all corners of the country…

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…as the Irish rugby teams prepare for this year’s Six Nations campaign, we will be chatting to Grand Slam winners Jamie Heaslip, Peter Stringer and Fiona Coghlan about Ireland’s prospects in this year’s men and women’s competitions…

Kildare GAA All-Star footballer Mary Hulgraine will be on the show to discuss how she kicked her addiction to Oxycontin and alcohol…

Ryan will catch up with 14-year-old harpist Úna Walsh, who inspired children all over the country when she performed on last year’s Late Late Toy Show…

Plus, we will have music from Maverick Sabre who will perform music from his new album.


The Late Late Show tomorrow on RTÉ One at 9:35pm.

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Kenneth Branagh

On The Late Late Show…

…Linda Pototzki writes:

Kenneth Branagh, one of the world’s most acclaimed filmmakers, directors, and actors, will join Ryan from London to talk about his new movie ‘Belfast’ and why it’s the most personal film he’s ever made.

Ryan will be joined by Operation Transformation leaders and presenter Kathryn Thomas as together they take a giant leap forward to refocus their health and wellness goals for the year ahead.

Former Head Coach with Galway United Football Club Lisa Fallon took up a top position as High-Performance Consultant in FIFA and will chat about her extraordinary career, being a female in a male-dominated industry and about how a serious assault on her, as a young woman, has shaped her view of the world.

Plus, we will have a very special musical performance with Eleanor McEvoy and friends singing “Only a Woman’s Heart”.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin

On The Late Late Show…

Linda Pototzki writes:

Following fresh changes to Covid restrictions and the continuing high number of infections across the country, Taoiseach Micheál Martin will provide an update on the current situation on managing the outbreak of Covid-19.

As Operation Transformation returns to our screens for its 15th season, Ryan will be joined by presenter Kathryn Thomas and the five new leaders for 2022 – John Ryan, Stefano Sweetman, Kathleen Hurley Mullins, Katie Jones and Sarah O’Connor Ryan – as they embark on a health and wellness journey with the main intention to reset and kick-start a new chapter in their lives.

The Late Late Show is pleased to host a very special TradFest music session with some of the country’s most-talented Irish musicians including Mike Hanrahan (Stockton’s Wing), Niamh Dunne (Beoga), Dara & Mick Healy (Boxing Banjo), Bridín, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh (Altan), Séamus & Caoimhe Ui Fhlatharta, to name a few.

The Late Late Show on RTÉ One tomorrow at 9:35pm.

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