Who are the guests on this week's RTÉ Late Late Show with big names confirmed?

There's a fantastic range of guests joining Patrick Kielty on this week's Late Late Show, from Irish sports stars to astronauts!

One of Ireland's favourite comedians and television presenters, Dara Ó Briain will be joining Patrick Kielty to talk about his new show Re: Creation, as well as his jam-packed summer of sport and the one piece of music that's haunted him at every turn. 

Angela Scanlon will also be in studio on Friday night. The broadcaster, author and jewellery designer will chat to Kielty about stepping into Graham Norton's shoes on the radio, her time on last year's Strictly Come Dancing and her upcoming documentary on RTÉ One.

Joe Canning will be talking to Kielty about his new book My Story: with Vincent Hogan. The Galway hurler will also discuss life after intercounty hurling, the highs and lows of his sports career, becoming a father and the the promise he made with his nephews.

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Also on the show, aeronautical engineer Dr. Norah Patten will talk about soon fulfilling her lifelong quest to become the first Irish person in space.

The Australian legend Jason Donovan will also make an appearance on Friday night's show to chat about all things Neighbours, being a teen icon of the 80s, reuniting with Kylie Minogue on stage, and going on tour next year.

Nicola Hanney, a victim of coercive control, will also sit down with Patrick to speak about her new book Stronger: What Didn’t Kill Me, Made Me and discuss the harrowing abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex, former Garda Paul Moody.
 
Fans of The Coronas will be glad to hear that the band will perform a song from their chart topping new album Thoughts and Observations.