A fantastic achievement
O'Kane, who hails from Drogheda is an established stand-up comedian and actor, as is Dublin man Jason Byrne.
Previous marshals for the festival include Katie Taylor, Ronnie Drew, Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh and Packie Bonner.Last year it was Liam Cunningham who was given the honour, and he recently spoke about how much it meant to him in an episode of Ireland Unfiltered with Dion Fanning. Cunningham even went as far as to say that it was a greater achievement than winning an Oscar, as you can only do it once, and"you can win an Oscar every year".Who's feeling the pressure most at Anfield - Klopp? 😬 The players? 😨 The Fans? 😱 Click play now for the latest show with Dion Fanning, Paddy McKenna and Melissa Reddy.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Grand Marshals for this year's St. Patrick's Day parade have been revealed | JOE.iePrevious marshals for the Paddy's Day festival include Katie Taylor, Ronnie Drew, Mícheál O'Muircheartaigh and Packie Bonner.
Read more »
The JOE Movie Quiz: Week 7 | JOE.ieThe JOE Movie quiz is back and we've got trivia on the week in films, X-Men characters, and breakthrough Irish performances
Read more »
ATM scamming gang planned to target St Patrick’s Day revellersEquipment skims card details from ATM users while a tiny camera records pin details
Read more »
Images of the DayA rare stretch of sand on Killiney beach, an art sale in aid of JackandJill1997 and a moving day at the RCSI - The Images of the Day
Read more »
JOE’s Song Of The Day #740 – 2-20 & Ralphy River 'Trust Me' | JOE.ieJOE’s Song Of The Day 740 – 2-20 & Ralphy River 'Trust Me'
Read more »
Five day forecast reveals heavy rain and freezing temperatures to hit IrelandIrish weather forecast: Five day forecast reveals Ireland will be hit by heavy showers and freezing temperatures
Read more »