Ballina woman to appear on television tonight

A Mayo native who is set to become Ireland's first space traveller will be appearing on tonight's Late Late Show.

‍Aeronautical engineer Dr. Norah Patten, who was born in Ballina, will be joining Patrick Kielty to talk about her lifelong quest to become the first Irish person in space, and how this dream will soon become a reality.

Dr. Patten will be participating in a research mission aboard Virgin Galactic's commercial spacecraft, Delta, slated to commence operations in 2026.

Other guests include comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain, broadcaster, author, jewellery designer and self-described messer Angela Scanlon and former Neighbours actor Jason Donovan. Galway hurler Joe Canning will be on to talk about his new book, victim of coercive control Nicole Hanney will also talk to Patrick about her new book, Stronger: What Didn't Kill Me, Made Me. This week's musical guest is the Coronas.