We interrupt this broadcast with news that after last-minute negotiations with a number of private interests, funding has been secured to allow the Drumcree session to continue.

A spokesman for the Drumcree session emerged ashen-faced from the all-night talks to confirm that the session would go ahead.

"However" he continued "the backers have asked that we make available a choice of tonic wines to performers and punters alike."

This disclosure has already led to scenes of uproar.

A spokesman for Sanatogen was unavailable for comment.