Friday, 8 May 2009

Pat is joined by Hollywood actor Martin Sheen, Bill Cullen and Jackie Lavin, novelist Colm Tobín and Fintan O Toole.

Laura Izibor

Having won the 2FM Song Contest when she was just 16 Laura Izibor had an almost inevitable destiny in music. She's had songs placed in movies, TV shows and commercials and now she is about to release her long awaited debut album 'Let The Truth Be Told'. From that she performed the hit single Shine.

Bill & Jackie

Apprentice boss and slumdog Millionaire Bill Cullen and, his sidekick in both business and life, Jackie Lavin joins us in studio to talk about how the recession has hit them and why we need to be positive and look forward to recovery..

Natalie Clein

Another child protégée who won many accolades and awards at a young age. She is a stunning performer and has been credited with making classical music more accessible. Accompanied by Lunfardia Natalie performs Libertango.

Martin Sheen

Irish citizen Martin Sheen is probably best known for his roles as President Jed Bartlet in the west wing or Captain Willard in Apocalypse Now but unlike many of his Hollywood peers, he does not hope that these will be his legacy. He has spent his career using the fame he accumulated as an actor to draw attention to many causes close to his heart. He talks to Pat about his political activism, his strong Catholic Faith and why he is in Ireland to honour one very special man.

Lokomat

The Ryan Family spoke to Pat about the day their lives changed forever and why it has led them to fundraise for a medical device which could help many people with disabilities to get walking again.

The details of the to donate to the campaign are as follows:
Account name: Coiscéim Eile
Account number: 90-40-68-98
Bank of Ireland, Cashel
Bank sorting code: 90-59-77

The clinic where the Lokomat will be based is
First Step Rehab Centre in Patrickswell is 061 -320330
The manager's name is Senthil Kumar

John Spillane

A regular and welcome visitor to the Late Late Show studio John Spillane has just released a collection of all his favourite songs called 'So Far So Good, Like'. It contains many of his best known songs including Dunnes Stores Girl, Hey Dreamer and the song he chose for tonight's performance Dance of The Cherry Tree.

Colm Tóibín

Pat was joined by Colm Tóibín who talked about his new novel which casts a new light on the life of the Irish emigrant. He also spoke about the witch-hunt of Irish bankers and why he shook Michael Fingletons hand.

Political Debate

With TDs from all parties in the Dail present in studio to respond, Fintan O'Toole lead the charge in a debate on the strengths and failings of the Irish political system. He was joined on the panel by medical consultant John Crown and journalist Nell McCafferty.