The cast and crew of ‘Sniper Joe and Sister Jim’, including Tina Kellegher (second left) and Kevin McCann (far right) of Maccana Teoranta, the producer.

Tina Kellegher stars in 'Sniper Joe and Sister Jim' on NewsTalk

Published: Sat 12 Nov 2022, 1:25 PM

Tina Kellegher is one of the stars in a new radio production from Cavan company Maccana Teoranta being broadcast on NewsTalk this evening, Saturday, November 19.

The comedy called 'Sniper Joe and Sister Jim' stars Ms Kellegher, known for her work in film and television during the 1990s (The Snapper, Ballykissangel), and later The Clinic and Emmy award nominated Normal People.

Mullingar based Ms Kellegher currently plays Ger Lynch in the RTÉ soap opera Fair City.

The play also features Mikel Murfi from Sligo (The Commitments), radio and television presenter Geri Maye, and Monaghan actor Pat Deery (Leap Year, Puffball: The Devil's Eyeball, and Atrophy).

Written by Seamus McRory, 'Sniper Joe and Sister Jim' was produced by Kevin McCann.

The broadcast debut for 'Sniper Joe and Sister Jim', which will air at 9pm.

Kevin McCann said that Ms Kellegher first play as a student in Loreto College, Cavan, was directed by his father, the school’s former principal.

More information on the play and the broad cast on the NewsTalk website.