RTE viewers blown away by Late Late Show opening performance as iconic double act 'make stylish entrance'

RTE viewers were blown away by the Late Late Show opening performance.

For his second Late Late Show of 2025, Patrick Kielty will be joined by some of the biggest names in GAA from across the country.

3 Patrick Kielty returned on air tonight Credit: RTE

3 The 2 Johnnies opened the show Credit: RTE

3 The 2 Johnnies performed their hit song for viewers Credit: RTE

Ten big sports names appeared in the Dublin studio for tonight's GAA focused special.

The 2 Johnnies, 'Johnny Smacks' McMahon and 'Johnny B' O'Brien, opened the show tonight as they performed their 2016 hit When I Play for the County.

The comedy duo had everyone in the audience up on their feet, as well as a variety of people from different counties holding flags and hurleys.

Host Patrick also joined in on the fun and told viewers: "There we go! How good was that?

"It's time to hop the ball and welcome our GAA special."

RTE viewers all loved the special performance and raced to X with praise.

John said: "That was some entrance onto the Late Late Show for the 2 Johnnies."

Thomas tweeted: "Ireland Eurovision entry for 2025, the 2 Johnnies, with that great tune."

Michael wrote: "Opened the show in style. Great stuff."

Nikki remarked: "Enjoyed the performance by @the2johnnies on #LateLateShow GAA special great start to the show."

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Later on, they chatted about winning a Junior B title with their local club, Cahir, and their recent music success after reaching the number one spot with their debut album.

Patrick also sat down with well-known pundit Pat Spillane to talk about how the GAA is in his blood and is part of his identity.

SPECIAL GUESTS

Pat shared his opinion on the new rules being introduced for the game this year, and why he thinks it is the dawn of a brand new era of Gaelic Football.

The Co Down native was joined by Armagh captain Aidan Forker, who chatted about Armagh winning its first All-Ireland in 22 years and its second All-Ireland title ever.

Additionally, Man of the Match Tony Kelly spoke of winning his second All-Ireland with Clare.

Molly Lynch took a look back on captaining Cork to a two-in-a-row All-Ireland title.

While Kerry's Niamh Carmody talked about making it to the All-Ireland final three years in a row, finally winning it in 2024, after a 31 year wait.

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