Holly Cairns and Saipan Actors Set to Shine on Late Late Show

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Holly Cairns and Saipan Actors Set to Shine on Late Late Show

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns will be a featured guest on the Late Late Show, airing this Friday night. The show will be hosted by Patrick Kielty, starting at 9:35 PM on RTÉ One.

Holly Cairns to Discuss Political Climate

Cairns, who recently returned to work in the Dáil after the birth of her first child, is expected to delve into various topics. She will address:

  • The current political landscape in Ireland
  • Challenges facing the left opposition
  • Her vision for the future of the country
  • The aftermath of the recent presidential election

Stars of Saipan on the Show

In addition to Cairns, actors Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke will also join the show. They will discuss their roles in the upcoming film, Saipan. This film tackles the well-known 2002 World Cup incident involving Irish football figures Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy.

Preparation for Iconic Roles

Coogan and Hardwicke will share insights on their preparation to portray these pivotal figures in Irish sports history. Their discussion will center around how they embodied the personalities involved in this notorious event.

Premiere of Saipan

The Irish premiere of Saipan will take place tonight at The Everyman Theatre. This event is part of the Opening Night Gala for the 2025 Cork International Film Festival.

Other Guests on the Show

The Late Late Show will also feature Kieran Cuddihy, the newly appointed presenter for Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1, and singer-songwriter Nell Mescal.

Viewers can catch the Late Late Show live on RTÉ One or stream it on the RTÉ Player. This event promises to be an engaging evening with discussions spanning politics and the arts, spotlighting Holly Cairns and the Saipan film.