yes..yessss...YESSSSSSSS!!!!!! purely by chance good ol' Mum came back from her holiday early AND my only other option came good today so all is well, the sun is shining, Here Comes The Summer!! (I really am a jammy sod).

Nice one Cliff, you can change out of those brown trousers now! Did you get your flight changed for Saturday? See you in Shannon.

Hope all you lucky people have a great time at the gigs. Vinny, any news on band recordings? Is your head still sore? I think the poster awaits me, so ta for that.

The band announced on Monday night that the new single whould be out in October. Great night. Well done Vinny.

Thanks Liam for all the support with the night. I thought it went well and the Forum was a good place for Manus' first event. Badgers was good craic after and it was good to see so many 'young' people coming out to see the film. I would guess about 200 in all? Thanks again, looking forward to Galway/Salthill now.

Any more news on whether the single is going to be put out by the band themselves and in Ireland only (as was suggested earlier)? Any song titles?

hello gald you can make it cliff looking forward to meeting up with in galway .going to bar b q tonight so see you later on talk soon see ya.ps did anyone make it into the chat room last night?

Just got to Galway...via a delayed Ryanair flight to Shannon.wandered around the town, and noted the lack of posters for the gig, which could be worrying but is hopefully because publicity is not necessary. The town is full of tourists at the moment and so far I have failed to meet up with the keys to my accommodation...which means a Guinness assisted kip under an upturned fishing boat might be my only option. I'm heading for the Warwick Hotel later, on a reconnaisance mission and to see Aslan who are warming up for the Undertones a whole night in advance. Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Have a great time everyone - you lucky sods! Glad you can make it Cliff, that was a close call. You had us all worried about who would do the reviews. Wilke, we all made the chatroom so don't know why you couldn't get in - not barred for any reason are you?!!

Have a great time Cliff, Henry, Wilke, all. Looking forward to the single and seeing you all again at another gig soon.

Have a great time everyone- wilke have a lager (and curry) for me.Make sure the reviews are posted quick Cliff. George-don't miss your train!and remember your important task!

Great talking to Lindsay, Jackie and Alex in the chatroom, sorry I disappeared so suddenly but I got thrown out and could not get back in. Turned out that my internetprovicer did some repairwork and threw everyone off, nice ways of gettin' us in bed (and fit for work)

Haave a great time everyone, should have been with you

Last minute preparations for Galway tonight. Nearly finished packing. Our family room is apparently just above the gig!Great stuff.I am working out now how to get to Oldcastle from Galway. The AA(not that one!!) website is excellent!!See ya all tomorrow night.

Just been to Jackie's palace to drop off her t-shirt. Suppose I'd better start packing. Which tones' t-shirts to take is the only decision I need to make.

Yes George, it is a bit of a step up from Glebe!! But I'm sure my living room could never be described as a palace :-)) Thanks for the tshirt-except James has already got his beady eyes on it. He could be spreading the word in France soon!

Because my mobile is only a pay as you go Orange phone it will not work in Ireland, so if you get to read this Derek my contact prior to arrival will be minimal.