Late Late Show Line-Up: Philippa Dunne and Beoga Join Patrick Kielty

Comedian Philippa Dunne, sports stars Mikey Breen and Sharlene Mawdsley, and traditional music group Beoga will join host Patrick Kielty on RTÉ One’s The Late Late Show this Friday night, RTÉ reported.

Philippa Dunne and Comedy Guests Lead the Entertainment Lineup

Mayo actor Philippa Dunne makes her debut appearance on the Friday night chat show following a BAFTA nomination, RTÉ reported. Dunne has built a comedy career with performances in Derry Girls, Tall Tales & Murder, and Amandaland.

O’Donnell will discuss putting down roots in Ireland, returning to United States television during the summer, and an upcoming stint on Broadway, alongside reactions to President Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland.

Broadcaster Gráinne Seoige joins the panel to discuss an incident from 2024, when artificial intelligence-generated sexual deep fake images of her were circulated while she was canvassing door to door for the general election.

Sports Stars and Athletics Medalists Join Patrick Kielty

Tipperary hurler Mikey Breen and athlete Sharlene Mawdsley will appear together as a sporting couple, RTÉ reported. Breen has secured three Liam MacCarthy Cups, while Mawdsley has competed in international athletics.

Additional athletic guests include Rhasidat Adeleke and Kate O’Connor, who will discuss adding two new medals to their haul following the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. host Laura Fox will also appear ahead of the series returning next month for its 14th season, discussing her marriage earlier this year and backstage dynamics with the show coaches, according to RTÉ.

Rugby legend Donncha O’Callaghan and comedian Emma Doran will discuss their journey to the Wife Carrying World Championships in Finland for the RTÉ series Donncha’s Away Games.

Beoga Musical Performance and Current Affairs Discussions

Traditional Irish music group Beoga will perform in the studio and discuss their decision to walk away from Ed Sheeran’s tour amid controversy regarding the removal of Macklemore from the lineup, RTÉ reported. Niall Breslin, known as the frontman of The Blizzards, will also provide a musical performance from the Westmeath man.

Iain Ward, known as The King of Chemo, will discuss his cancer research fundraising efforts around the world ahead of participating in the Dublin Marathon, RTÉ reported. Additionally, The Sunday World Investigations Editor Nicola Tallant will appear to address the rise of violent crime and drug-related intimidation affecting communities across Ireland.

The Late Late Show airs this Friday at 9:35 p.m. on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.