Late Late Show to remember life and legacy of Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean

Late Late Show host, Patrick Kielty will be joined by the friends and family of the 34-year-old, who died on Sunday.

Fellow athletes and friends of Ms Mageean, Ellen Keane and Thomas Barr will pay tribute to the Co Down native on tonight's episode. (PA Image).

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026 - 09:17

Rachel Lysaght

The Late Late Show will celebrate the life and legacy of Irish Olympian and European champion, Ciara Mageean tonight, with a star-studded line-up of guests including soap legend Julie Hesmondhalgh and footballer Pico Lopes.

Late Late Show host, Patrick Kielty will be joined by the friends and family of the 34-year-old, who died on Sunday following a battle with cancer.

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