It’s finally here! The week you’ve all been waiting for has arrived and it comes with a free magazine. So you’ve got hold of Pulse. Excellent! Well done! bag those as well. Everybody will want The next step is to bag it and if there are any more around, the highly sought after Charity Week one because this magazine, in all its glossy freeness, conta ins e they’re on and when. You can also listings. So now you can check out what events are on, wher ed in the fun. Remember, whatever read up on the Charities you’ ll be supporting by getting involv you do, make sure you have a great Charity Week 2011.
Contents 3 The First Tee Ireland The Alzheimer Society of Ireland 5 7 Console 1Life The Mid Western Cancer Foundation 9 11 What’s On 13 Charity Week Memories 14 Your Ents Crew
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FIRST TEE “Our Mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programmes that build character and instil lifeenhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf”
The First Tee is a youth development organisation which focuses on equipping its students with skills to help them on their journey through life. Research determined that the primary reason more children, and especially economically disadvantaged children, did not play golf was because of the lack of places that welcomed them, places they could physically get to, and places that they could afford. The World Golf Foundation created The First Tee in November 1997 as a way to bring golf to young people that otherwise would not be exposed to the game and its positive values. ts mission is “to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf”. Through The First Tee Life Skills Experience, a curriculum for teaching character education through specific life skills, children and teenagers discover how the skills essential to success on a golf course can help them flourish in life. These skills include personal development, teamwork, relationship building, relating to others, social skills and managing difficult situations The First Tee was launched in Limerick in October 2005. Since then hundreds of children from schools and youth organisations across Limerick have enjoyed participating in the programme. Mack Trading Amenity Management, Limerick City Council, Limerick City & County Local Sports Partnerships, HSE Mid-West, JP McManus Charitable Foundation, and Limerick Enterprise Development Partnership and the membership of Rathbane Golf Club have supported the project. The programme is open to boys and girls aged 8 – 18 years old. Equipment is provided and students take part in structured weekly or bi-weekly classes. A nominal fee is charged to take part in the programme which can be waived based on personal circumstances.
www.thefirsttee.org
Ireland’s leading dementia specific service provider since 1982, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland has over 100 services across the country. It was founded by a small group who were caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia. Today, it is a national voluntary organisation with an extensive national network of branches, regional offices and services that aims to provide people with all forms of dementia, their families and carers with the necessary support to maximise their quality of life. As the major dementia-specific service provider in Ireland, the Society’s network includes over 100 dementia specific services such as day care centres, home care services, carer support groups, social clubs, a national respite centre and an advocacy service. The Society also operates the Alzheimer National Helpline Service offering information and support to anyone affected by Alzheimer’s disease / dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Vision is to promote a world free of Alzheimer’s disease / dementia and ensure that those with the condition and their carers occupy their rightful place in society, are respected and understood and have fulfilling lives. Its mission is to advocate the rights and meet the needs of people with dementia and those who care for them. The Society comprises over 2,500 members, 300 volunteers and over 700 full and part-time staff. The Society has six regional offices and a network of Branches around the country. A number of core functions are operated through our national office including information, policy and research, fundraising, public relations, training and finance. There are branches operating throughout the country providing information and support at a local level to people affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia. The Society’s branches operate with the dedication and commitment of Society volunteers.
www.alzheimer.ie
“Our mission is to advocate the rights and meet the needs of people with dementia and those who care for them.”
THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF IRELAND
“Our Mission is to provide Professional Therapeutic Counselling, Support and Helpline Service to those Bereaved through Suicide with Respect, Dignity and Compassion.�
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1 LIFE
The 1Life Helpline was launched on 21 October 2009, by Padraig Harrington, at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin. 1Life is a 24 hour Suicide Prevention Helpline for anyone in Suicidal Distress and was founded jointly by Console and the 3Ts. The service is predominantly for people with active thoughts of suicide or of not wanting to continue with life, individuals who engage in acts of deliberate self-harm, people whose thoughts have progressed to active planning for suicide, people affected by others suicidal behaviour, those who have bereaved through suicide and others who may be in crisis, related to suicide. The core objectives of the service are to provide early intervention to support callers by talking about their suicidal ideation, provide immediate intervention (through third parties if necessary) to those at high risk of suicide, promote safety by identifying imminent risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviour of the caller, provide relevant information to the caller, enhance the caller’s resourcefulness - strengthening short-term coping and life supports for the caller, provide referrals that offer options for other levels of intervention or support and raise awareness and encourage callers to seek help early. 1Life draws on best practice in the field of Crisis Helpline Counseling. All 1Life Counselors and Volunteers have attained recognised qualifications and accreditations in the disciplines of Psychotherapy, Psychology or Counseling. The 1Life Helpline is provided by a team of permanent clinical staff, contract workers and volunteers who are non-judgmental, empathetic and supportive, who work together with callers to solve problems. All calls to 1Life are confidential and are treated with respect.
www.console.ie
THE MID-WESTERN CANCER FOUNDATION
The aim of the Mid-Western Caner Foundation’s is to provide holistic care for patients with cancer and support research in the Mid-West region. It aims to ensure that any donations made are managed and monitored in a transparent manner, and to ensure that resulting resources are invested appropriately and efficiently. The Mid Western Cancer Centre in Limerick provides a full range of services to patients with cancer such as a dedicated inpatient Ward and a Haematology/Oncology Day Ward where patients attend for investigation, at diagnosis time and for treatment thereafter. It also has a Regional Specialist Breast Unit, Radiotherapy Centre and Palliative Care Services. Patients and their families can also avail of the Patient Information and Support Centre which provides patients and their families with up-to-date, research-based information on their cancer and their treatment by qualified and experienced staff. The Support Centre also provides Support Groups, Psychological Support and Complementary Therapies provided by volunteers in a quiet and peaceful environment. These services are all critical to the people of the Mid West but need to be updated and expanded to accommodate the growing population and increasing number of patients with cancer in the region. The money raised by the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation is used to enhance the Cancer Centre facilities and to make sure that the best treatment, services and cutting edge technology is available to people with cancer in the Mid West. The Mid-Western Cancer Foundation was established by Professor R. K. Gupta, Consultant Medical Oncologist and Director of Cancer Services at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Limerick in 2007. It is located on the grounds of the Mid-Western Regional Hospital, adjacent to the Mid-Western Cancer Centre.
www.mwcf.ie
“Our objective is to provide holistic care for patients & supporting research in the Mid-West Region.�
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11:00am 12pm 12pm All Day 1pm 1pm 2pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3pm 3:30pm 4pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 6pm 6pm-9pm 7pm 8pm 7pm-9pm 8pm 9pm 9pm 10:30pm 11:30pm
Raft Race Giant Connect 4 Champs Great Race Deadline Tag Rugby Charity jukebox Jelly Wrestling Yard of coke/ale Dodgeball Mass Musical Chairs Boat Race Live DJ Kissing Competion Blinddate Fruity Games Lovely Girl Competition Live Dj Nom nom nom Live DJ Traffic Casino Night Christy Moore Tribute DJ Jeff Live DJ Socialise
River by Kilmurry SU Courtyard SU Pitches SU Courtyard Stables Courtyard Scholars Stables Courtyard SU Courtyard Scholars Stables Stables Stables Stables Stables Courtyard Stables Your Gaff Stables Courtyard Stables Sports Bar Stables Scholars Stables You Pick
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Bucking Bronco Sumo Wrestling Gladiator Championship Charity Jukebox Shave/Dye Helium Karaoke Live DJ Sock Pint Drink Competion Bonny Baby Competion Charity TV Banana Hoop competion Sex Quiz Live DJ Get your eat on! Traffic Undercover Creeps Hermitage Green Theme Tuesday (Three Themes, Three Rooms)
SU Courtyard SU Courtyard SU Courtyard SU Courtyard Stables Courtyard Scholars Stables Courtyard Stables Stables SU Courtyard Stables Scholars Stables Your Gaff Stables Stables Courtyard Scholars Angel Lane
ups in the country. This is it! One of the very best Ch arity Week line the other colleges are doing. We know, because we’ve snooped around to see wh atn won derful. Yes, it’s true, we UL students are just so God dam TIME
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All Day All Day All Day 11:00pm 12pm 1:00pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 3:30pm 3:45pm 4pm 4pm 4pm 5pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 7:30pm 9pm 11:30pm
Skydive Bungie Run Human Bowling 5-a-Side Soccer Bean Eating Competition Charity Jukebox Mud Wrestling Sausage Eating Competition Iron Stomach Competition Live DJ Hypnotist Barry Sinclair Kissing Race Hooters Shooters Tug of War Wet T-Shirt Competition Balloon Hug Live DJ Stuff your face BYOB Cinema Night Enema Aranda Socialise
SU Courtyard SU Courtyard Astroturf Stables Courtyard SU Courtyard Stables Courtyard Scholars Stables Courtyard Stables Stables Courtyard Stables Scholars Library Green Stables Courtyard Stables Stables Your Gaff SU Courtyard Stables Courtyard Town
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All Day 10:30am 12pm 12:30pm 1:45pm 2pm 2-5pm 2:30pm 3pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4pm 4pm 4pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 8pm 9pm 9pm 10:30pm
Spin South West Bungee Jump Charity Jukebox Tag Rugby Charity Auction Mankini Challenge Magician Steve Spade Cadbury Milking Sausage Eating Contest Wedges Eating Competion Live DJ Millkshake Drinking Contest Cadbury Crème Egg Competition Henna Tattoo Artist Male Female Outfit Swap Mankini Challenge Wrap Up Nose Pea Push Competition Live DJ Soakage Time! Live DJ Charity Ball Rubberbandits Naked Bear Silent Disco Live DJ
SU Courtyard East Gate SU Courtyard UL Pitches Stables Courtyard Scholars Stables Courtyard Stables Courtyard Stables Courtyard Stables Courtyard Stables Scholars Stables SU Courtyard Stables Scholars Stables Stables Your Gaff Stables Courtyard Arena Stables Scholars Stables
Charity Week
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Memory Lane
Everyone’s Got A Charity Week M emory! So guys, what’s yours?
Vivion Grisewood,
Campaigns and Services Officer “When I was in Third Year in 2009, three of my mates and I decided to build a raft for the raft race. But we had a serious problem trying to keep it upright in the water which resulted in the four of us flying down the river in an upside down raft while being pelted with eggs from the shore. Crawling into last place we then headed straight off to the five-a-side soccer, soaking wet, covered in a mixture of egg, mud and shit.”
Finn McDuffie, Communications Officer
“I remember coming home to Plassey one day in first year (2006!) to find my housemates drunk and trying to make sausage sandwiches. I recall cans and ketchup everywhere. Later that day, we pushed one of the lads out the door in his birthday suit, with nothing more than a hurley in his hand.”
Aoife Finnerty, Education Officer
“It’s definitely the atmosphere that always takes hold of the campus. The feel good factor is everywhere and no matter what the weather, you can’t fail to have fun! It’s one week you’ll always enjoy!”
Ruán Dillon McLoughlin, President
“When I was in Second Year, one of my mates and I were messing around outside the Stables archway having the banter. Being slightly intoxicated, I playfully pushed him into the bushes (catapulted may be more appropriate) and next thing I see is him cheerfully picking himself up out of the bushes with a full bottle of wine in his hand! Score!”
Dan Comerford, PSA President
“I’ve been through six Charity Weeks (Once RAG Week) and my favourite memory has to be from First Year. I had nothing to compare it to. So every moment was extra special. From the bungee jumping to queuing for Wonka tickets and trying to make all five nights out, I think the craic I had in Plassey tops the list.”
Derek Daly, Welfare Officer
“By far, my best memory is from last year, when I was involved with the MnMs. It gave me a completely different view of Charity Week and I gained a greater sense of the atmosphere that takes over Castletroy.”
Your Ents Crew
If you don’t know us, we’re a small group of UL students who get paid to safeguard your enjoyment at ULSU events.
Why?
Well it’s sometimes easier dealing with your own peers than some random outsider. We are pretty tolerant and almost always see the funny side of things. We spend most of our time minding, patching up and taking care of students, so I would like to think we’re friendlier than bouncers. This Charity Week have a blast! Go nuts! Drink, dance, shift, roll around and smile! But don’t forget to give a little back, eat, sleep and look after your friends. Take care and have an unreal week!
Shane McCarthy
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MONDAY
Wondering what to do today? Here’s your menu. Times and locations are available on page 11. RAFT RACE:
YARD OF COKE:
MANKINI CHALLENGE:
YARD OF ALE:
Build a raft and race it from Kilmurry to The Living Bridge!
One for the lads. Spend a day in a lovely mankini and complete a set of challenges around the campus. Are you man enough to give this a go?
GIANT CONNECT 4 CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Everyone’s dream come true, a giant Connect 4!
CHARITY JUKEBOX:
On all day, just drop a few pennies in the box and spin some of your favourite tunes in return!
Many will try and many will fail! Think you’re up to the challenge? One really long glass filled with coke which you have to drink all in one go!
Same as the Yard of Coke, but with some tasty ale instead of cola!
MASS MUSICAL CHAIRS:
The childhood classic on a bigger scale!
JELLY WRESTLING:
Lots and lots of mess to be made! UL’s wrestling champion will be named!
KISSING COMPETITION: Exactly as it says. Pucker up!
BLIND DATE:
Just like the classic game show.
GRINDING COMPETITION: Bit of dirty dancing.
FRUITY GAMES:
A bit of fruity fun and one of your five a day.
LOVELY GIRLS COMPETITION: A beauty pageant, like no other.
TUESDAY It’s the second day. Are you feeling the vibe yet? Get involved in everything you can and live it up guys! All Day:
BUCKING BRONCO:
TAG RUGBY:
SUMO WRESTLING:
CHARITY JUKEBOX:
How good are your riding skills? Test them on the bucking Bronco!
Two people and two inflatable suits, let the battle commence!
Get your team together and challenge for the title!
Drop a few pennies in the box and spin some of your favourite tunes in return!
And Also: HELIUM KAROKE:
Alvin and the Chipmunks eat your heart out!
SHAVE/DYE:
Shave it off or dye it, which part of your body is your call though! At least keep it clean for the hairdresser’s sake!
GLADIATOR CHAMPIONSHIP:
Battle your friends and foes in this inflatable fun game!
HEAD BANGING COMPETITION: Rock out and let loose to some heavy metal!
HYPNOTIST BARRY SINCLAIR: Hilarity is guaranteed to ensue!
CHARITY TV:
Random camera in the courtyard, do/say whatever you want!
SEX QUIZ:
So you think you know it all? Well let’s see!
SOCK PINT DRINKING COMPETITION : Pint chugging of a different kind!
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No way! Mud wrestling! I’m bringing a camera!
SKYDIVE:
MUD WRESTLING:
BEAN EATING COMPETITION :
TUG OF WAR:
Kick start your day with this adrenaline fuelled experience!
Beans, beans and more beans!
BUNGIE RUNNING:
Strap yourself into the harness and run as far as you can, just wait for the backlash!
FIVE-A-SIDE SOCCER: Get your team together and challenge for the title!
CHARITY JUKEBOX:
Drop a few pennies in the box and spin some of your favourite tunes in return!
IRON STOMACH COMPETITION :
Only the brave need apply! Breakfast, lunch and dinner all in one sitting – with a few appetising twists!
KISSING RACE: Pucker up!
Prepare for messiness and battle your way to be crowned UL’s mud wrestling champion!
Let the battle commence.
BALLOON HUG:
Does what it says on the tin.
MARSHMALLOW EATING CONTEST: You know you want to!
BRA OPENING COMPETITION: Think you’re good? Prove it!
HOOTERS SHOOTERS: Down them as fast as you can!
THURSDAY The last day! Your last chance to get out and enjoy yourself. All set for the Rubberbandits tonight? BUNGEE JUMP:
Raise €125 for charity and see UL campus from a different view!
CHARITY SLAVE AUCTION:
Buy a slave for an hour and rest your legs or have someone else queue at the bar for you! These slaves are a bargain and you can always go halves with your friends so it’s almost free! All for charity too!
WET T-SHIRT COMPETITION: Prepare for some wet fun!
SAUSAGE EATING COMPETITION:
RED BULL SCAVENGER HUNT:
Feeling jaded? No problem, sign up for the Red Bull scavenger hunt to recharge the batteries!
How much sausage can you swallow?
CRÈME EGG COMPETTION:
MILKSHAKE DRINKING COMPETITION:
MALE/FEMALE OUTFIT SWAP:
Prepare for brain freeze and a few surprises!
HENNA TATTOO ARTIST: Next best thing to a real one!
CADBURY MILKING: Mmm...chocolate.
How do you eat yours? Show us!
Prepare for nudity!
NOSE PEA PUSH:
Pushing your nasal uses to new levels!
WEDGE EATING COMPETITION
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You get yourself a team, you get yourself wheels, you get yourself a camera and you get going. Travel all across the country (and beyond) to collect points. There will be lots of teams just like yours and you’ll all be up against each other. Whoever gets the greatest number of points wins!
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Ensure you have a mode of transport and a digital camera! You need the camera to prove you’ve accomplished your task by having your picture taken at the scene with the newspaper of that day (Irish Independent/Sunday Independent) to secure your points. Then it’s a case of putting your heads together to figure out how to accumulate the most points in just 72 hours.
Intrigued? Here’s How You Get Those Points: VISIT THE COUNTIES OF IRELAND FOR 5 POINTS • Limerick • Tipperary • Galway • Kerry • Cork • Dublin FOR 10 POINTS • Waterford • Kilkenny • Mayo • Leitrim • Sligo • Roscommon • Laois
• Kildare • Offaly • Louth • Monaghan • Longford • Cavan FOR 15 POINTS • Wexford • Carlow • Meath • Fermanagh • Tyrone • Armagh • Down • Wicklow VISIT FOR 10 POINTS • Longest River • Tallest Building • Tallest Hotel • Croke Park • Aviva Stadium • Any inter-county GAA ground • Any provincial Rugby ground • Rock of Cashel • Blarney Stone • Jameson Distillery • Middleton Distillery • Guinness Brewery • Cliffs of Moher • Dublin Castle • Dublin Zoo • Shannon Airport • Knock Airport • Cork Airport • Derry Airport • George Best International Airport • Portlaoise Prison FOR 15 POINTS • Largest Lake • Highest Mountain • Bushmills Distillery • Knock Shrine
• Stormont • Falls Road Mural • Father Ted’s House • Hook Lighthouse • Crab Island (Clare) • Giant’s Causeway FOR 30 POINTS • Malin Head • Mizen Head • The South Pole Inn, Annascaul • Clifden • Keem Bay, Achill • The highest pub in Ireland, Johnny Foxe’s • Bastardstown, Wexford • All Seven Universities • Carlingford Lough, Louth • Ros na Rún • Fair City set • Crazy Corner, Westmeath • Steamers Quay, Galway GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN WITH... FOR 15 POINTS • Local TD • Garda • Postman • Any Munster Heineken Cup squad member • Any Irish Six Nations squad member FOR 30 POINTS • Micheal Martin • Bertie Ahern • Mary Mc Aleese • Declan Kidney • Tommy Tiernan • Hector • Daniel O’Donnell • Keith Barry • Ryan Tubridy
• Ray Foley • Ray D’Arcy • Intercounty Sports Star • Michael O’Leary • Enda Kenny • Eamon Gilmore • Gerry Adams • Sonia O’Sullivan • Larry Gogan • Johnny Logan • Rosanna Davison • Rubber Bandits FOR 60 POINTS • Bill Cullen • Louis Walsh • Colin Farrell • Bono • Both the Seoighe sisters • Crystal Swing GET YOURSELVES ON... FOR 10 POINTS • Local Radio • Local Newspaper FOR 20 POINTS • National Newspaper • National Radio FOR 30 POINTS • National TV FOR 50 POINTS • International TV RANDOM OUT... FOR 50 POINTS • Vote in the General Election • Riverdance in a crowded place • Ring-a-Rosie around the Spire • Hug someone famous • Feed the animals at Dublin Zoo • Leave the 32 counties • Get the furthest away
from Limerick • Take a picture at the Church on top of Croagh Patrick • Meet one of the headline acts from Charity Week • Get a tattoo BONUS POINTS Most money raised - 200 points Get a tattoo of the Charity Week 2011 Logo - 200 points Most miles covered - 100 points Most bizarre photo - 50 points Picture taken at all Interprovincial Rugby Grounds - 50 points Picture taken with 5+ members of the Irish Rugby Squad - 50 points Picture taken with Triple Crown Trophy - 50 points Picture taken with the Sam Maguire - 50 points Picture taken with Heineken Cup - 50 points The Charity Week logo, the Irish/ Sunday Independent and every member of the team must be in every photo for the points to be counted.
Good luck and have fun!
The Acts The Undercover Creeps “The Undercover Creeps put on a show you will never forget. So dust off the dancing shoes and prepare to be stunned, amazed and dance your night away to two of the finest DJs you’re ever going to see in UL!” Consisting of Ireland’s finest two party DJs, Johnny Hammond and DJ Flip, the Undercover Creeps have been tearing up dance floors across the country with their unique blend of scratching, mixing and mash ups. Johnny is a full time, Limerick-based DJ of thirteen years. His CV boasts performances at Oxygen, Planet Love and Global Gathering. Described by many as Ireland’s most experienced club DJ, he has played memorable sets with Tiesto, Deadmau5, Faithless and Calvin Harris. DJ Flip (aka Ronan Carney) got major kudos when he scratched his way to the title of ITF World Scratch Champion in 2003. It’s been onward and upward since then. He’s here and he’s 150% in your face at all times. He says what he wants, when he wants, where he wants, to who he wants. He covers the spectrum.
Barry Sinclair (Hypnotist) This master hypnotist and mind reader brings his highly entertaining show to UL for one night only. Fast paced and interactive, his show will thrill you. Dubbed by The Irish Independent as “the king of college entertainment,” his show is sure to go down well. When Sinclair visits a college, it’s not just a performance, it’s an experience! Minds are read, predictions are made and people hypnotized instantly. College audiences love what this true professional does and he will leave you mystified.
Steve Spade (Magician) He has wowed audiences in Ireland, the UK and the USA. So it’s safe to say Steve Spade has more than just one trick up his sleeve. Crowds have enjoyed the thrills and wonder of his clever blend of comedy and magic, emanating from a popular YouTube channel. From predicting the news during a 2FM appearance to memorable performances at Electric Picnic, Steve Spade has gained recognition as an entertainer who guarantees amazement and laughter. Watch this spade!
Craicwhores Limerick born and bred, these fine young gentlemen have been making lots of noise (of a good kind) on the local club and DJ scene. Having debuted in ULSU’s very own Midweek Madness, these boys ooze raw talent in the form of rocking beats and no-nonsense boppin’ mixes! Dealing the craic out to the masses, in craic is what the boys trust! So prepare your ears as the CraicWhores and their party penguin serve up a musical buffet bound to please the masses!
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Rubberbandits
If you don’t know about Horse Outside and the Rubberbandits, then you’d better have a good excuse! These guys have accumulated an amazing 4.5 million YouTube views since 8 December last year. Check the statistics yourself! And that’s not even mentioning an epic appearance on RTE’s Liveline with Joe Duffy, a press conference outside the Dáil, a chat on The Late Late show and the acclaim associated with being the second most tweeted video in the world. The Rubberbandits are the hottest thing in Ireland and maybe the Universe right now. Theirs is the most eagerly anticipated tour of the year. They have packed out two shows at Electric Picnic and feature in a weekly slot on RTE’s Republic of Telly. They’ve also sold out three nights in London and these guys also topped the charts at Christmas. Their live show see’s Blind Boy, Mr. Chrome and DJ Willie O’DJ straddle the stage like tracksuit wearing demi-Gods, singing about the glue that binds us together, jokes about snails, jocking horses and much more. Cardle might have looted the Christmas Number One, but the Rubberbandits’ live show is about so much more than that. You need it in your disco!