Four Late Late Show talking points, including Baz Ashmawy’s 'quiet and private' wedding
Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O’Neill discussed the recent banning of the Drumcree parade and the importance of community inclusivity on the Late Late Show. Additionally, TV host Baz Ashmawy shared insights into his show 'DIY SOS' and the impact of community volunteerism.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights ongoing political tensions in Northern Ireland and the role of media in fostering community cohesion.
Baz Ashmawy with Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show. Ashmawy spoke about his wedding last April and the return of DIY SOS
Michelle O’Neill on Garvaghy Road and a United Ireland
Northern Ireland’s First Minister and Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill joined Patrick Kielty to discuss the recent standoff between the Orange Order and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown, and Friday evening’s banning of the Drumcree parade.
O’Neill shared her relief at the decision to prevent the march once more, which she learned about en route to the RTÉ studio. She also criticised the failure to intervene sooner.
“We said from day one, the Secretary of State could step in, he could have stopped this nonsense, he could have put an end to it, but unfortunately, he chose not to until the eleventh hour,” O’Neill said.
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