On RTE at 10.15 tonight we have a craic-filled evening of entertainment to celebrate one of the biggest days in the Irish calender.
There's nothing like the buzz and excitement around Dublin on Budget day. And there are some treats in store tonight.
Tune in for some GAS CRAIC! Will the fags be hit? HA, You're some ticket! Will they tax the drink again? AH SHHHTOP! Will the teachers get it? Will they F***?
We talk to the legendary Tommy Rooney. Tommy has been at every budget since 1947 (with the exception of 2006, when he was out in Bulgaria). How he remembers that famous first pint in Buswells. Asked for his favourite budget he always instances 1969.
"I remember the day Haughey fell off his horse and couldn't deliver the speech. By God, it was dramatic. And who can forget '82.... The worst moment was when Noonan forgot to say 'I commend this budget to the House' a couple of years ago. It just wasn't Budget day without that."
Live in studio we will have a pair of children's shoes from 1982, the only time in recorded history that children's shoes brought down a national government. Des Cahill may even try them on! WHA? HA? YOU GET IT DON'T YOU? 'Cause he's too big for them like.
Also in the crowd will be married couple Máire Treasa Ní Domhnaill and Austin Harris. But they're a married couple with a difference. She's Fianna Fáil and he's Fine Gael! And their marriage has lasted 32 years! Now, there's a long-lasting coalition. Máire Treasa recalls the first time she brought Killiney-born Austin down to Clifden to meet her father for the first time. He nearly died!!!! Austin doesn't think Micheal Martin and Enda Kenny will last as long in bed together as they have! Risque, Austin! Also, unquestionably true given the five year limit on parliamentary terms.
For one night only, Ray McSharry and Richie Ryan get together to relive the harrowing days of the 70s and 80s. They'll attempt to give us some insight into what Michael Noonan is feeling tonight.
Other guests on the night include Charlie McCreevy, Brian Cowen and Eddie Keher.
So join Grainne Seoige and Des Cahill for an evening of sentimental ballads, myopic nostalgia, cliched analysis and stale jokes.
Music from the Corrigan Brothers and others. This classic will also be pumped out
