It seems trivial now – some professional athletes head off to fulfil some Eastern promise in the worlds biggest sporting competition. But it all goes spectacularly pear-shaped when the team arrive only to find sub-par facilities in place.

The captain and driving force behind the Irish football team, an enigmatic Cork man that goes by the name of Roy Keane, expresses his dissatisfaction in his own unique way. Opinions are exchanged and the words f**king w***er are believed to be uttered over the course of a heated debate. Matters fail to be resolved and Keane is subsequently sent home. A nation is divided!

Roy Keane is perhaps the most unlikely person to ever inspire a musical comedy, but as with almost everything else in his life, Cork's most (in)famous son's surprising foray into the musical arts has proven to be as successful as his glittering footballing career. Now, four years on from its theatrical debut, the creators are about to blow the final whistle on I, Keano. If the production has proven anything it's that the old sporting adage of football being 'a funny old game' has never been truer.

The show returns to the Cork Opera House one last time from Saturday, February 2 to February 9, with some 'new signings' including Caroline Morahan (Off The Rails, Fair City), Pat Nolan (Fair City) and Diarmaid Murtagh (TG4'S Seacht). I cannot get over the popularity of this production," said Caroline, speaking to the Cork Independent ahead of its imminent arrival.

"As a novice, to step out in front of a packed house every night is amazing. And I have people asking me can I get them tickets, which I can't. It is unbelievably popular.

"It has been a hugely positive experience from that regard and the cast themselves have welcomed me with open arms and made me feel at ease straight away. They are incredibly encouraging and great fun."

Caroline is particularly looking forward to the Cork leg of the tour having already experienced Cork's dedication to the cause. "There was only one weeks rehearsal prior to the show so it was a real case of sink or swim. But I had complete faith in the production company and thought well of they think I can do it in a week then it will be fine. I am dying for Cork. In the shows to date you can recognise the Cork natives in the audience, chanting Keano and giving us standing ovations each night. Really looking forward to bringing it to its hometown."

Having first come to the public's attention through a role in Fair City, Caroline's acting ambitions were put to one side while she pursued a career in presenting on RTE's Fame Game followed by a stint on Off The Rails.

"My original intention wasn't to pursue an acting career as I didn't have the confidence. I always had an interest in TV presenting, and it was something I had wanted to get into for years but couldn't. Then Fame Game came along as an open audition which I went for and was delighted to get.