They'll be in the Button Factory for a show on the night of the 17th, tickets for which are €14, available from Ticketmaster, Road Records, City Discs, Sound Cellar and usual outlets.

Before that, the Monaghan lads are in the running for a string of prestigious awards: they've been nominated in the 'Best Irish Band' and 'Best Irish Album' categories at the Meteors next Friday and also find themselves on the shortlist for the Choice Music Prize, the winner of which will be announced on February 27.

This Sunday (February 17) will see the foursome record an appearance on 'Imeall Gael', a new music show produced by the BBC and Big Mountain productions. Fans in the area who want to be part of the audience can catch a free bus to the Newry TV studio from Dundalk, leaving the old shopping centre at 12pm and returning for 5pm. Those wishing to travel are asked to email [email protected] or call 04830268719 to confirm their place.