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Saturday Night Show to pay tribute to Derek Davis

Thelma Mansfield and Derek Davis on the Live at 3 set in October 1994
Thelma Mansfield and Derek Davis on the Live at 3 set in October 1994

Broadcaster Thelma Mansfield will pay tribute to her late friend and Live at 3 colleague Derek Davis on The Saturday Night Show on RTÉ One at 9:45pm.

Derek Davis passed away earlier this week at the age of 67.

Also joining host Brendan O'Connor this week will be comedian David McSavage, who will discuss his recent performance in The Pillowman in the Gaiety.   
 
Paralympians Ellen Keane (swimmer), Luke Evans (Captain of the Irish Paralympic soccer team) and Sean Baldwin (target shooter) will discuss their preparations for Rio 2016.

Dr Rhona Mahony, Master of Holles Street, will be another guest on the night.
 
Music will be provided by folk group The Henry Girls. 
 

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