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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Kellie Harrington pivoting to showbiz world as she announces Dublin live show with famous comedian
BOXING fans will be able to take in "An Evening with Kellie Harrington" at Dublin's Ambassador Theatre across two days in September. The pride of Portland Row hung up her gloves after 4 It will have a two-day run across September 5 and 6 Credit: @kelly_harrington14 4 She retained her crown as the gold standard in the women's 60kg category by Wenlu Yang in the final 4 Harrington's show will also have a musical component to it 4 Comic and radio DJ PJ Gallagher will join her onstage Credit: PA It will essentially be an intimate long interview with the ring legend about her journey from adolescence to becoming a national treasure. Those who've read her autobiography will know that means it'll include her stint in the army before ultimately deciding to fully commit herself down the amateur boxing path which meant she had to take on a job as a personal trainer instead. Over the course of her adult life she's mostly been employed as a cleaner at St. Vincent's Hospital in Fairview. While it might not seem like a glamorous job for an Olympic champion, the 35-year-old has continually spoken of how she adores forming bonds with patients there. Read More On Irish Sport MCD Productions' promotional post for her looming show read: "Kellie Harrington, double Olympic gold boxing champion and national icon, is bringing her inspirational story to the stage in a powerful live show 'An Audience with Kellie Harrington' to The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin!" Comedian PJ Gallagher will chair things as the guest interviewer. It won't be straight talking for the whole show, however, as there's also the promise of live music. Given Harrington is well able to belt out a few tunes herself, we imagine she'll be an active participant in that portion of proceedings too. The show will take place on the evening of Friday September 5 as well as two shows on the Saturday between a matinee and evening session. Most read in Boxing The two evening shows are restricted to those aged 18 and over. But the Saturday matinee on September 6 is open to kids too. Adult tickets are priced from €40.90 and have gone on sale Jake Paul is 'not a boxer' and Tommy Fury 'can't fight' says legendary promoter Bob Arum is sensational double blast As recently as March, the Dubliner had seemed to However, definitive confirmation that she was finished up as a fighter came when She had returned to training towards the end of 2024 and And, underlining her decision to officially retire, she explained: 'I'll be following the girls, just watching their fights online. "I know they're going to do great because they've had great preparation . . . but I won't be there.'
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Neighbourhood News for Langcliffe
Langcliffe Church is hosting another talk in its An Audience with... series. On Saturday, May 3, at 7.30pm, David Croll will discuss the RMS Titanic. Attendees can enjoy a drink on arrival, and donations are requested. On Sunday, May 4, at 10.30am, a special service will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. On Monday, May 5, a Poppy Pilgrimage to the homes of Jack Hocking, Leslie Benson, Eric Whaites, and Tony Green will take place to remember the Langcliffe Four. Participants should meet at the War Memorial at 11am. The VE Day anniversary will be celebrated with a picnic on the Green at 12.30pm, or at the Institute if the weather is wet.
