St. Patrick's The Late Late Show line-up features Ross Lewis and James Martin from An Irish Goodbye, Liam Neeson, and more

Film And TV
16 Mar 23

St. Patrick's The Late Late Show line-up features Ross Lewis and James Martin from An Irish Goodbye, Liam Neeson, and more

St. Patrick's <i> The Late Late Show</i> line-up features Ross Lewis and James Martin from <i> An Irish Goodbye,</i> Liam Neeson, and more

Claire O'Neill

After announcing that Ryan Tubridy plans to step down as the presenter for The Late Late Show, Ross Lewis and James Martin from An Irish Goodbye, Liam Neeson, and more, with musical performances by father-daughter duo Pádraig and Tara Howley and The Whistin' Donkeys.

What now appears to be one of The Late Late Show's final episodes with the host Ryan Tubridy is set to be an exciting, craic filled night.

The St. Patrick's Day show will feature the beloved stars of the Oscar winning An Irish Goodbye, Ross Lewis and James Martin. Speaking on their win in the category of Live Action Short Film, they'll touch on the night's highlights, like James getting sung 'Happy Birthday' to by the audience during the film's acceptance speech.

The Oscar winners will be followed by Irish actor and crime-noir enthusiast Liam Neeson, who, with his new film Marlowe from Sky Cinema, has now made his 100th film. Liam and Ryan will be seen talking about the actor's favourite movie roles over his long career, in addition to touching on Steven Spielberg, his well-known Derry Girls cameo, Ballymena, and the lack of a James Bond role to his many accolades.

With England in town to play at the Aviva Stadium, Ireland might take home the win on home turf in what's set to be Johnny Sexton's last Six Nations match. Jamie Heaslip, Fiona Coghlan, and Dan Leavy, all previous Grand Slam winners, will be sitting in to discuss their own takes on the odds.

Kin stars Calre Dunne, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Sam Keely, and Yasmin Seky will explore what can be expected from the return of the Kinsella family this Sunday night with the crime drama's newest episode.

After the St Patrick's Day parade, Grand Marshals Republic of Ireland soccer manager Vera Pauw and Dallas star Patrick Duffy will continue the celebrations on-air.

Then, to talk about the Derry Girls' Season 3 Finale is Derry native Lisa McGee live in the studio, touching on what it's like for your show to become so beloved.

As for the musical aspects of the show, Pádraig and Tara Howley, a father-daughter social media super-duo will talk about their upcoming 3Arena show and showcase some of their favourite trad tunes before The Whistlin' Donkeys take the stage, singing 'Whiskey in the Jar' and other songs.

Watch The Late Late Show Friday, March 17th at 9:35 PM on RTÉ One.