RTÉ has announced a star-studded line-up for an emergency Comic Relief fundraiser.
The broadcasting network is bringing together the best in the business of Irish comedy and entertainment, all in a bid to raise much-needed funds for the Irish charity sector.
So what can we expect from the show?
Airing on Friday the 26th of June, we can brace ourselves for a night of fun and entertainment. Hosted by Deirdre O’Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamperelli, and Eoghan McDermott, the show will see performances from a whole host of famous Irish faces.
. @DeirdreOKane1‘s powers of persuasion are strong, the line up for #RTEComicRelief is unreal 👏@daraobriain, @WeeMissBea, Derry Girls, @BigBoyler, @thejasonbyrne and so many more!
Let’s raise more than a smile for Irish charities on Friday, June 26th pic.twitter.com/qSS1d4gy6M
— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) June 9, 2020
You can expect to see the likes of Dara O’Briain, Hozier, Amy Huberman, Brigid & Eamon, Chris O’Dowd, Jason Byrne, Normal People’s Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones, Andrew Scott, The 2 Johnnies, Una Healy, Aisling Bea, John Bishop, The Derry Girls, Paths To Freedom, Niall Horan and many more.
John McHugh, Group Head of Entertainment, RTÉ spoke about the upcoming night saying:
“We want to raise a smile as well as much needed funds in one very special night.”
“We want to thank the public for staying in so far, remind people that staying in still matters and while celebrate the front-liners’ contribution and raise much-needed funds for a range of charities that are struggling to provide their services as their fundraising activities have been severely hampered”.
Speaking ahead of the big night, Deirdre O’Kane reveals her excitement:
“After three years of fantastic live fundraising events, it’s so exciting to be bringing this to TV for the first time in Ireland with RTÉ. I’m in awe of the response we’ve already received from comedians and performers and the incredible efforts our partners at RTÉ and the Community Foundation for Ireland have put in to make the show happen.”
“It’s going to be a memory making night that’ll raise serious funds to help people who need it most as a result of Covid 19”
The unmissable night of entertainment will be broadcast live from the RTÉ studios at 8 pm on Friday the 26th.