Television presenter Kathryn Thomas and former international footballer Kevin Kilbane recently took to the streets of Dublin in wheelchairs with one mission – to get from A to B in the shortest time possible. What they discovered really opened their eyes about the realities of just how inaccessible Ireland’s streets are for wheelchair users.
They’ll be chatting to host Ryan Tubridy on Friday night to share their experiences alongside wheelchair user Stephen Cluskey who will fill viewers in on the practical difficulties he, and other wheelchair users, face on a daily basis.
Singer Imelda May is back with a new album and a completely new look. She’ll be joining Ryan to chat about developing her sound and taking inspiration from a hectic couple of years when writing her new album. She’ll also be performing a couple of tracks.
Star Trek and Commitments actor Colm Meaney plays the late Martin McGuinness in his new movie The Journey. He’ll be on the couch to share his thoughts on what it was like to play one of the icons of the Republican movement, his own encounters with McGuinness and the legacy he leaves behind.
Also on Friday night’s show will be Gary Cunningham. He’ll be sharing the inspiring story of how he turned his life around, having battled a drink and drug problem. He’ll also be discussing how he used his time in prison to become a successful writer and musician.
All this and music from Lee Matthews. Viewers will also get to meet the world’s smallest cow and calf!
Catch it all on The Late Late Show this Friday at 9:35pm on RTÉ One.
