DAVID McSAVAGE IN STUDIO

Comedian David McSavage popped into studio this morning for a quick visit to tell us all about his TV show The Savage Eye which is on RTE 2 tonight at 10.30pm, and just to have a bit of a laugh and a chat.

You can hear the interview by clicking the Play button below.

€10,000 PRIZE - COUNTDOWN BEGINS

It's time to get excited because this week on the show we're giving you the chance to win a whopping 10,000 euro spending spree thanks to Buy4Now.ie

Every day one lucky listener wins a prize from Buy4Now.ie by guessing using a YES/NO format what item from their online shopping centre we're thinking of.

But on Friday, everybody and yes that means EVERYBODY who sends us a text that day on any subject will go into the draw for the 10,000 euro voucher for Buy4Now.ie, which is an online shopping centre with over 20 of Ireland's best known retailers.

Check it out at buy4now.ie

And here's our Countdown Clock, letting you know just how long is left until we give away this massive prize.

 2FM'S FIRST CHRISTMAS SONG

As has now become as much of a Christmas tradition as Turkey and Ham, Mince Pies and Harry Potter on the box, the legendary Larry Gogan will officially kick off Christmas 09 on 2fm by introducing the first official Christmas song of 2009 and he's doing it on the Colm & Jim Jim Breakfast Show on Tuesday morning December 1st at 8.10am.

So make sure you tune in because Christmas really does start here!  

THE MUPPETS SING QUEEN

It's one of the most iconic videos of all time and one of the most difficult songs to sing but nothing is impossible for The Muppets and this YouTube clip of them singing Bohemian Rhapsody is doing the rounds online at the moment. It was put together to mark the 18th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's death on November 24th and has already had over a million views on YouTube.

Now here's your chance to take a look at it yourself. We love it!!!

YOUR NEW BUSINESSES

Every so often on the show, in this time of recession, we like to give YOUR new businesses a fighting chance by giving you a free plug. Either we read your texts or you come on and tell us about your fledging enterprise and all our other listeners get to hear about it.

So here is a selection of today's texts that were sent in to us. And it warms our hearts to know that despite the current climate, many of you are still trying your best to make a good living and be entreprenurial. We salute you.

Chatterbox Preschools and Saturday clubs for kids with languague and social  skills difficulties. Info@toolsforlearning. ie. Please please
Give us a shout. Thanks

My mum phil leonard set up a dog grooming salon in ballaghaderreen cald 'happy dog'. Its goin great and just to say that the best gift for ur dog this christmas is a mini makeover and make them smell beautiful. Cal 087 9509 888. Thanks.

I have just taken over kia ora mini farm in Gorey from my parents. Santa arrivin 2moro and i've had a fire engine converted so that the kids can go for a drive. Padraig o'donohoe. Kiaoraminifarm.com

Hi Colm. I am starting a new driving school, covering northside of Dublin and pre-tests at raheny, finglas and navan test centres. Anyone booking 5 lessons who mentions ur show will not only get the usual block discount but will get a 6th lesson free. www.straightahead.ie. Cheers. Declan

Hi colom and jim jim can you please wish all involved with honest2goodness all the best for the future. They are a business that only started a few weeks ago. They can be found in the dublin business park glasnevin. Many thanks mary in co. Kildare :-)

Would really appreciate if you could call this out: thank you. New Olympic style taekwondo club beginning in Blackrock tonight. Available to all ages and experience. Introductory class at half six in Newpark school sports centre. Coaches are male and female national players & national champions. Southdubtkd@gmail.com

Brill new company Print delicious the creative chocolate printing company. Their chocolate has a  white surface and they print logos and photos  on top of the chocolate.  really cool! I up loaded pictures to their website print delicious .ie and they made fab chocs

Morning. I've set up a new business 'Fairway Friends' it is a new idea, a golfing/dating members club for people between 30 - 80. It is a personal matchmaking service that takes the awkwardness out of a blind date. We also organise other social outings beside golf. Its hard to be single out there so let us help www.fairwayfriends.ie Free trial before u join. Thanks so much from Aoife in Killiney

First time setting up new business! Its called decisions decisions and its career guidance wit psychometric testing and personality tests to help 5th and 6th years choose the right course/path after school. Can do home visits. Decisionsdecisions.ie .please mention i love the show! Thanks.tara

By Geraldine-Anne.... is the name of my dress designing, dress making and Alteration shop that im opening 2moro at 12pm Mayorality street in Drogheda Co.Louth.

Please advertise luxurious new beauty salon just opened in churchtown dub 14 and offering 10percent off all dermalogica products and special offer to 2fm listeners they get a dermalogica express facial for 30euro for the month of dec only! Thanks

Hi my name is Marius Reilly from Castlepollard Co Westmeath. Im opening my new furniture/housewares store this morning. Its called Lakeshore Homestore. Wish me luck. Thanks

Hi  my name is elaine davidson i have started a new business in co limerick self drive classic car hire you can hire a classic sports car such as an e type jag and drive it yourself. Heritage sports cars

 I have started a wedding planning business called every fete.i have a package together where you get reception including wine and toast and evening food,photographer,flowers,cake, band and me to organise it all for 11k. Web site is every fete.com from trish o leary santry

New restaurant open in churchtown dublin. the arch bistro. Good food at keen prices open for lunch and dinner. Above the glenside pub landscape road.

New business kilkenny, the lunch bunch! Make and deliver school lunches! Contact clara 0879056199.

Hi Colm and JimJim. I started realhealthylifestyle.ie in the last 2 years. I show you what food is Real Healthy, and how to prepare it. Then yot get to taste it!  I go all over the country. Cathal Spelman. Ireland's leading Healthy Lifestyle Coach.:-).

Check out new web site buyonegetonefree.IE . No need to shop anywhere but local. For all details on your local grocery deals. Free information at your fingertips. We all need to shop differently to make your euro stretch that little bit further. Anne mcbride

Good morning, we have a new business www.binspa.ie binspa is a wheelie bin cleaning service 4 the commercial and the domestic market. Not only does our machinery clean bins it also reycels the water it uses. Much needed service u wouldnt belive what germs r lurking in bins. We r based in the midlands  www.binspa.ie. Have a look at our website. All the best leino and janice we listen 2 u guys every day. Great show.

I just set up www.cheztoi.ie a tasteful night in. Wine tastings in your home or office. Ian

Karen nulty new Creche in Drogheda. Got government grant to open. Some good news! Also free pre school places.

New Business: Reflexologist Denise Gilbride just started practising in Sandymount Village and im also Irish Healthcare Approved!! Email: denisegilbride@gmail.com.

Taxishare.ie  save money save the earth.

Hey guys, we are a fairly new hair salon in the ifsc called just ladies, we have great staff and a lovley salon. We would be very grateful if u could mention us and we will 10 per cent off to any new customers who come in and mention ur show, thank u so much ,mark

We are a team of building services professionals our company is The KDL GROUP We solve problems quickly and competitely. We are a young company and could do with all the help our web site will be up next week thekdlgroup.com

Hi guys, just set up business selling and distributing hand made 100% natural products for body and home. Any more natural and you would be naked! Www.makeitnatural.com thanks a mill for the opportunity. Noeleen brennan.

Hi Colm and Jim, I've just started my new business 'Cash4Clothes.ie' where we buy used clothing from schools and sport clubs for export to Eastern Europe. Alan Rathcoole, Dublin. Look us up online www.cash4clothes.ie

Hi 've set up a new taxi company in Clondalkin and Rathcoole we have over 50 taxi's and we service west dublin we are called Blacklion Taxis and i wouldlike to say a big thank you to all of our customers and wish them a happy Christmas thanks guys Warren

AMANDA'S MOVIE MINUTE

This week Amanda took a look at the new scary movie everyone is talking about Paranormal Activity and gave it the thumbs up. She's not easily scared and although she said the film itself isn't that frightning, it's the anticipation and eerie build up that stays with you long afterwards - the night after Amanda watched it, she found herself getting the heebie jeebies when she went to the bathoom and the light was on - yeah, it's that unsettling it can make a bathroom light freak you out.

Check out the trailer here but Amanda thinks you're much better off going into this cold. The trailer will ruin all the best scares in the movie and take away from the anticipation. You have been warned...

FIRST TIME FRIDAY

As we always do every Friday, we have kids on to talk about their First Time experiences. We also encourage you to text in as we can't bring every child on air. Today we had an extra special First Time Friday slot as twins Alex and Holly Butler from Dublin went to Liverpool for us to review Disney on Ice's Princess Wishes show which is coming to CityWest on Stephen's Day. It was their first time out of the country as they had to get their first ever passports to travel for our review and they loved the show and highly recommend kids go see it.

And here are today's other First Timers

My 5 yr old Autistic son said Mom for the 1st time on Wed, still shed a tear of joy when thinking of it!

Our son Tadgh is 1 on sunday. Hi to his mother Deirdre.

OMG went to the jonas brothers for the first time on tuesday night and i'm 18 and i've been fans of them since thy started! The concert was indescribe. There are no words to describe how amazing it was.

My daughter just told me she has her first crush she is 13 Elaine In Carlow

My gorgeous 2 year old daughter Ciara baked cookies with her auntie Joanne yesterday and they were lovely!

My girl ava is swimming from ciara in limerick

Morning lads my daughter katelyn has learned santa claws is cumin 2 town 4 the first time she is 4 frm aileen in tralee

Hi colum and jim jim my name is tara i got my first tooth pulled

Hi. My name is helena McCague and today is my first day having my age be 2 numbers. I'm 10 today

my son Ronan scored his first goal in competitive soccer! Sarah Dwane

Dylan hayden from arklow is so excited to see his first toyshow on first time Friday

My grand daughter Molly wrote her own name . She's three . From nanny and granda Reynor

My sister LAURA had a baby for the 1st time last night! 1st daughter,1st grand-daughter,1st niece,last night of sleep..

My beautìful grandson jacob of three weeks smiled at me last nite!

Hi colm, my son ethan, who is nearly five has his first karate class tonight, wish him luck. Dave, laytown

Hi colm,d children in3rd class in scoil mhuire in abbeyleix are bakin christmas baker4d1st time2day..wish us all luck..sinead kelleher(teacher)

My daughter Leah (age 10), got student of the week for the first time, but she also knitted her very first scarf. John Hogan.

My baby took his first steps on wednesday he is 11 months old

Jamie somers held his own bottle for the first time aged four months

My fabulous little boy who's 11 months old crawled for the first time yesterday and waved bye bye for the first time :) :) Jacqui
 

ATHLONE FLOOD APPEAL

This morning we had Angus O'Rourke, the former president of the Local Chambers of Commerce in Athlone on the show. He was making an appeal for clothes, electrical equipment, bed linen and other such items to help the victims of the floods in Athlone.

The victims advice centre is housed in the old Barretts Shoe Shop in Athlone Town Shopping Centre. It is taking all sorts of donations and if you have anything you wish to donate you can contact their emergency relief phone number at 086 1725418. There's also a fund set up in the Athlone Credit Union that people can donate money to.

VOTE FOR US

Those lovely folk in entertainment.ie have included us in the shortlist for Best Breakfast Radio Show and have listed Colm in Sexiest Radio Voice. So we need you to get voting for us now.

You can check it out by clicking here entertainment.ie 

TEN GRAND PRIZE

It's time to get excited because next week on the show we'll be giving you the chance to win a whopping 10,000 euro spending spree thanks to Buy4Now.ie

You can hear full details on how to enter and the rundown on our daily prizes by tuning into the show next week but next Friday, one lucky listener will be walking away with a 10,000 euro voucher for Buy4Now, which is an online shopping centre with over 20 of Ireland's best known retailers.

Check it out at buy4now.ie

TODAY'S GOOD NEWS TEXTS

Today we were looking for your Good News texts as part of our competition this week. As always you delivered and we finished the show with big grins on our faces thanks to your optimisim, good mood and sheer positivity. So here, for anyone who's in need of a dollop of any of those things, are our favourite Good News texts from today's show...

We dont have school today so i an still in bed yes!

Hi Colm, my good news is that myself and boyfriend patrick are signing the papers to our new house today! I'm so excited! Ema in wicklow

Hi. My good news is that my brother has been struggling in university with autism and yesterday he met a psychologist,has been diagnosed and will get all the help he needs! I am so proud of Alex for keeping going and i am excited for his future.

Hi gettin married in april  last 5stone 6pound's still a bit to go lookin forward to married life and a healthy one with my 5year old son - jerry in KK city

Gettin paid today woohoo! Teresa in galway

My good news is that today my boyfriend and i have been together for 2.5 years and im looking forward to a celebratory glass of wine together this evening.

Colm, great news! My 6 week old babby slept all night through. I got sleep! Its so fantastic, i can think again! David in Donegal.

I'm 11 weeks pregnant... One more week till it's public knowledge!

Good news Colm.. Im happy.. I mean truly happy for the first time in ages.. Yes we're on the breadline and much worse off than this time last year but iv finally realised its not money that makes us happy.. My 3 kids are healthy and my hubby and i are still in love.. What more could i ask for.. Our finances will sort themselves out and once we have health and happiness we are rich.. Smile everyone.. It could be a hell of a lot worse!

Hi colm. Its my birthday on sunday and im going out sat nite, :-D Havent been out in a few weeks and realy lookin forward to it.:-) Even the weather cant get me down!!! :-D im very happy that Jedward arnt going into the jungle too. ;-) . Tracey x x x  cheers.

My gud news is that i got all my xmas presents bought in so i am organized 4 a change..Vincent.

My 2nd grandchild 2 b born 2moro pg.new life new thoughts happy days again.dolores

Morning colm my son is meting d infamous worlds greatest footballer pele 2day at dunboyne afc !

Good news. I can see some blue sky. Iain

Good news. My boyfriend and I just moved into our own house last weekend and started our new jobs the week before. To celebrate this we're adopting a dog on saturday. It's good to be me ;) Sabrina in kerry

Morning colm my gud news is it 28 more sleeps 2 xmas and im off 4 da whole lot of it wit my hubbie moira in limerick

 
Good news my 13 month old little boy picked up the spoon out of his bowl and started feedin himself he's so clever and we love him lots x

Hey colm, i booked my flight to australia for my sisters wedding with some money i had put away in the credit union + had forgotten all about! I thought i wasn't going to be able to go but now i can + i am so excited! Keep the faith guys as good things do happen! Susan, cavan

Hi colm good news my bank charged be in error last 3 months so i got 500 bck yesterday just when i was bummed out cuz wasnt able save anything for xmas. Maria artane

Great news! 4 de 1st time in 6 weeks, all my 5 children are all well. No more swine flu, ear infections and cleaning up vomit. I'm totaly wrecked but Alls good in my house dis week. Pauline, in kilkenny.

Good news this time last year after hundreds of job applications i got a job and now after pay cuts and a rough year I.ve just survived my first year in the real world. Delighted! Niamh

Good news, i got 4 tickets to see leona lewis on o2's priority tickets yesterday, th tickets are on the flat seating section, 7 rows from the stage. They're a christmas surprise for my daughter. Yippee. Elaine

My daughter gave birth on sunday to her first child baby katie they are both home and doing great katie is a  beautiful baby just like her mother congrats we as family needed something to celebrate and now we have it roll on xmas liz

Hey colm and jim jim was diagnosed with epilepy 5 years ago and i am now a year seizure free! Horrah...

Hi Colm, stuck in traffic on the m50. That's good news because at least there are still jobs to go to. Kevin, wicklow

 
Good news from katie in dublin. My husband and i got approved to rescue a puppy from dogs in distress so looking forward to our new pup

I have just finished directing my first play.It was 'Sive'.It had such a great reaction we've been asked to stage it in the new arts centre in the new yr.Isobel

My good news i woke up this morning and i am alive and kicking and all is good teresa

I split up with love of my life eleven years ago. He is back in my life now. So happy and scared

Heres good news my son has a interview 2morrow fingers crossed 4 him

Hi Colm. My gud news is I went 2 see Beyonc  in d o2 on Mon. Was up at the very front! I got 2 touch er and she also wavd at me! How amazin is that

My good news my beloved ben proposed 2 me last nite. Olivia

GOOD NEWS. It's my 31st birthday. I'm not sad. I had my inspection for Teaching Practice yesterday and I did very well. It's a great day:-D Natasha, Firhouse

Good news i brought my daughter 2 her 1st concert on monday night,we went 2 c beyonce,she was amazing,my daughter was so excited,we cant stopping talking about it!!

1 year 5 months and 16 days ago i found the love of my life . Alison wexford

Good News: I just got married in July but my husband has been working in the Middle East because he's in construction and can't get work here. The good news is he's definitely going to be home for Christmas on Dec 18th! I can't wait to see him!! Elaine, Navan.

Last night we spent all night looking for my daughters puppy and couldn't find him. Due to the floods we thought he had been swept away and drowned. This morning we had to break the news to her. She was devastated crying and in hysterics. Put when we were heading to school who was following the car only buddy her little pup. Better than winning the lotto watching her face. Kevin from county clare.

My husband and i have just found out we are expectin our first baby, we are so excited. Nikki

 
My family and i found out yesterday that our ma's cancer hasnt spread. She's not out of woods yet but she's headin right way. Joe CO Antrim

Good news Pele is coming to Dunboyne today! We won club of the year.. Half day from school! So excited.. Love your show Roisin. X

Good news, i have been living in kerry for the past 5 years and my best friend is coming down for the very first time from dublin! Cant wait! S from dub

My son passed his driving test on his first go. Thrilled. Pauline

My good news is that i managed to source a fab pair of silver shoes to go with my fab new dress!  Now i just need somewhere to wear them! Kate

Good news colm. After 2 years of grief, i finally had enough. I handed in my notice, and the same day my old boss rang me and offered me work!

My good news is i have finally managed to pay off my debts so wat i earn now is ALL MINE YEAY  patricia on way to dub

Hi colm i m back workin my girlfriend loves me and i m 11 months sober. Happy days shane in cork

The good news is that i'm in love! Ger in D12

I have 2 weddings to go in December and I found the perfect dress that matches a handbag that I already have! Am thrilled! From Sharon in Lucan

This saturday i have been with my girlfriend for 6 months =D im really happy =)

 
I wanted to tell ireland Im marryin the luv of my life july 10th-we are together 12 years-cnt wait to be mrs lyons! Also gettin braces&eye laser done for our big day so ill have a hollywood smile&ill b able to see my fiance waitin for me at the altar.Life is gr8 thank god!Luv ur show

Hi colm, my good news is my baby could be coming home on tuesday after 15wks in hospital after being born 15wks early, we cant wait, mick

 
My good news-have class reunion 2moro nite after 25 yrs! Cant believe its been so long-so come on Class of 84 in St.Mary's School New Ross x Looking forward 2 seeing all the gang x eileen x new ross x

Story colm?just found out a chick im into doesnt want me but another 2 hot ones do!hows that for good?went from sad 2 happy just like that!

Hi colm! Hi jimjim! Ive gr8 news! Ive just got myself out of a relationship dat was really bad 4me. I feel strong,n hopeful.

The good news is that my 5 year old son has finally settled in school after 3 months! No more tears in the morning from either of us. Emma maccormack, wexford

I have 2 gorgeous little girls & i have been asked 2 buy some pink paper so we can write our letters to santa:-D by our 2& a half yr old..so its goin to be a gud exciting day

my brother is coming home from newyork for christmas , the last time if was home  was 15 year 's ago .the christmas sprit is alive and well in the manning's

 
Hi colm - i ave good news and i am dyin to tell someone. I ave picked an engagement ring n am waitin to pick it up. Myself n my boyfriend are goin to tell everyone at christmas. It so hard to keep it in!

Great news colm my wife siobhan is 41 today and is more beautiful than ever.  paul in cork

Toy show party tomorrow woo hoo

 
My Good news- I was promoted last week. Got my heating fixed yesterday. Xmas party next week. Going to BellX1 in Waterford with bf & friends the following week. Get to see my sister who'll be home from Portugal the following week. Then its xmas. Good month and all good news. Keep on smiling. It's good tobe alive! Gemma in Waterford. :-)

My 4 year old son took off swimming yesterday. Under water, without holding his nose. So proud of him! xxx

My son started crawling last nite so am looking 4ward 2 seeing him flying around the room excited on Xmas morning! -Rachel Doyle,Kilcullen

Exciting news-its my sister Ciara's hen tomorrow in Kenmare. I love her to bits-cant wait! From Aoife in Kildare.

Hi Colm, my good news is that both of my brothers and their partners had babies last week.... on the same day! One was a week late and the other a week early, nuts. And the best bit is that i am godfather to both of them! Donal

Great news im gona be a daddy due 5th of may yeeeha i couldnt be happier

Im going 2 new york in 6 days yippee colette in mayo

My good news colm is that im young and have a bit of work and im crazy in love wit my girlfriend asked her yesterday to marry me and she said yes

Colm my 5 aside team won by 8 goals last ngt... Great news

Really good news! My husband and i will b payin off our 190,000. euro morgage! Inheritated some money 2 do it.  Susan from wexford

Our bunny had eight  beautiful baby bunnies. .they are gorgeous cute and fluffy and they make us smile every day!

Me n my wife came home with our baby scan yesterday..its our second and everyday we remind ourselves no matter what happens with jobs, money we are blessed 2 have our little family..ciaran here..

 
Well nothing exceptional has happened this year but i am still  here, fairly happy, struggling for money like everyone else. Rescued a fairly starved,beaten and timid pointer dog a month ago that will now go happily into the house and car with of and has the best grin on his face now instead of fear and worry. Coollaboola eh. Cheers tanya

I'm young, healthy and have family and friends who I love and they love me. If anyone doesn't feel like this, then I suggest that they watch "It's a Wonderful Life". It'll make them see what the important things in life are. It never fails to make you feel good about what you have. Have a great day Colm!

I left my alcoholic husband nearly 3 Years ago and thought i would be on my own forever. My good news is that i net a man during the year who is also separated and who treats me like a queen! I have never ever been happier. I love you baby. Louise in cork. Thanks lads

Aftr working in an office environment for 25 yrs, i lost my job in sept. I have become a childminder since and absolutely love it! Never going back to an office again! Maureen in loughrea

My sister is coming home from australia 4 a visit a christmas and i'm the only member of my family who knows. Can't wait 2 c everyones shock

Today's my last day in work. Heading to Canada on holidays for five weeks. Can't wait for d cold over der just cause its not ireland. Hope all my saving is worth it. Ronan.

All u have to do to cheer urself up is tell a young child there is only 28 sleeps to Santa & look at the excitment on their face. Priceless. Sharon westmeath

I,m meeting a blind date tomorrow. I have lots of butter flies about it, but at the same time i,m over the moon. We are both out of work and stressed about that so this get togethere between us might help through the hard times ahead. We both hope that we can get work in the near future, but just finding each other has made it a lot easier.  james

My daughter has down syndrome, and congenital heart disease, but this week we found out that some of her heart problems have fixed themselves, no surgery needed! Woo hoo! What recession? Jimmc

OUR RECOMMENDS

This week we had no Jim-Jim who is off sick but Colm and Jacqui had plenty to talk about.

Jacqui kicked it off by recommending a TV Marathon this coming Friday night. She says start with The Late Late Toy Show and then after that one of her favourite films of all time is on, Beaches, which stars Bette Midler. Colm remained uncovinced but Lindy and Amanda were nodding in agreement with Jacqui outside the window of the studio - definitely a recommend for the girls.

Colm then recommended buying books as presents for Christmas. He points out that books seem to be cheaper than ever, that stores are always knocking down the prices, doing 3 for 2 deals and that you can't get a better present for a child than the gift of reading.

HOW TO BURN CALORIES

If you're someone who hates going to the gym and even getting up off your armchair proves somewhat of a problem well we've found the perfect way for you use up those excess calories. You can burn 90 calories an hour without raising a finger (well almost).

According to today's Daily Mail newspaper, sitting in your armchair doing a crossword puzzle or a Sudoku puzzle for about an hour burns more calories that are contained in many biscuits.

Apparently it works like this - our brains need 0.1 calories every minute simply to survive but when we do something challenging like a Sudoku exercise, we can burn through 1.5 calories per minute.

But before you throw away those runners and cancel your gym membership, it is not possible to think yourself slimmer because although the brain uses energy, it does not use fat. It gets its energy from glucose supplies which arise in the body when sugars are broken down. Unfortunately fat molecules cannot be broken down into glucose.

YOUR DRAGONS' DEN IDEAS

All this week we've been asking you to send us your ideas for Dragons' Den (in an ideal world). Each day we've picked a winning text to go forward to our end of week prize draw where you could win a Christmas Party for you and 9 of your friends/family/colleagues thanks to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway. The winning text also receives 50 euro to go towards their idea (ahem).

Here are some of our favourite texts we got in to the show today...

 Dear Dragons my idea is soundproof  underwear - trade name 'Silence is Golden'- Gerry Brett

My idea is a gok wong booth, an automatic personal stylist booth in large clothes shops, u strip down to underwear, it analyses ur body shape and size and then shows or tells u what clothes in store will best suit u for shape size and occasion, Catriona wexford

Zip lock bag for cereal.when u open box of cereal especially large box,just hav 2 zip it and stop it frm spillin everywhere.noreen ,ardagh,limerick.

Microchip evry newborn child. Easy 2 locate if lost r abducted.  Lar mc mahon

I would invent a football with thermosensitive sensors that would change colour when you touch it,so u would clearly know when the ball has been handled. Edel Bonner, Donegal

I think they should invent a christmas wreath that spells out GO AWAY! In lights because i am sick of christmas carolers! They do my head in!! From ross in finglas

Hi guys.. I would invent a device which picks up on when your child is about to say something embarrassing to a complete stranger.. It would give off a little noise to distract them from saying what they were about to say..

My hubby would love to b able to pause live radio like sky+ as he is a courier and misses interesting stories r Gud songs when hoppin in and out of the van doin deliveries. Sharon in dublin.

Hydraulic elevator soles for shoes. Great for walking through floods or when you want to look taller. Eileen.

colm&jim jim my idea is a umbrella that attaches to a double pram/buggy there hard to push at the best of times and hopeless to do in the rain if your tryin to hold a brollie geri :-)

I want to invent a clear spongy film that goes over the top of a velux window so that when it rains you are not kept awake. Catherine from Bray

Hi lads.. I would invent a temperature regulated pillow.. So when it gets to hot you wouldn't have to keep flipping it over to find the cold spot! Dermot in dublin.

Muesli wit no raisins!-marieanne nowlan`

Moped taxis! U'll never be stuck in traffic in a taxi again! Tom in sandyford

Vending machine for folded plimsole runners outside nightclubs for girls tired and sore feet at end of the night :) maria clonsilla

Robot refs that are over head and give a free or a penalty the second they pick up a foul.
Cian hughes 12

Hey colm, i have an idea for people who are afraid of the dark. Its a timer u keep beside the bed that keeps the light on for a certain amount of time till u fall asleep. So u dont have to be afraid anymore. Karen in Drogheda

PJ GALLAGHER

PJ Gallagher is a good friend of the show and we had him on this morning with a very funny interview. You can hear what he had to say along with lots of other interviews we've done with comedians, bands, and even some competition winners which are all available on our Podcast page.

You can check out all these Podcasts going back over the past two months by clicking here.

THE LATE LATE TOY SHOW

We're getting very excited at this stage because The Late Late Toy Show is only days away AND it's Ryan Tubridy's first year hosting the show AND we have one of our listeners Paul Murphy aged 5 from Gorey in Wexford on it AND... we're getting a sneak peak at the set and all the toys!!!!

Yes, tune into us this Friday and we'll be reporting back (very quietly) as to how it all looks on the morning of the big day. We'll be helping to build up the excitement as we count down the hours. The Colm & Jim Jim Breakfast Show is the only place on Friday morning where you can find out the inside track on this year's Toy Show so don't miss it!

 ****DON'T FORGET**** if you miss any of the show during the week you can catch up on all the best bits on The Best of Colm & Jim Jim every Saturday morning on 2fm from 9am.

Well we're back from Paris and despite our disappointment over the result and that infamous hand ball incident, we had a brilliant time but it was back to business as usual on the show this morning and what a show it turned out to be.

BILL BAILEY IN STUDIO

The wonderful and brilliant English stand up comedian Bill Bailey is in Dublin this weekend for a gig at the O2. We're massive fans of him on the show and you can imagine how excited we were when we discovered in Charles de Gaulle Airport yesterday that he would be on the show this morning.

Although Bill is primarily seen as a stand-up, he's also well known for his appearances on Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, QI and Black Books.

Below you can hear a podcast of the interview.

LATE LATE TOY SHOW WINNER

This week we've had kids auditioning every single day for the last remaining place on next week's Late Late Toy Show.

Well all the auditionees recordings were sent to the big fancy producers of the Late Late Show and after much deliberation they finally came to a decision as to which kid deserved to feature on the show next week, Ryan Tubridy's first Toy Show as the Late Late host.

This morning Tubbers himself turned up in the studio to announce the winner - five year old Paul Murphy from Gorey in Co Wexford.

Take a listen to how Paul reacted to the news in the Podcast below.

We're rushing out the door as we write this, but the show is heading to Paris today to broadcast from La Trapmobile in the heart of the French capital tomorrow (Wednesday) morning and Thursday morning, with thanks to Boylesports. 

Join us tomorrow morning as we get the ball rolling on the biggest day in years for Irish soccer. We'll be chatting to the likes of Kevin Moran, Bill O'Herlihy and George Hamilton as well as hearing what the fans have to say on the streets of Paris and plenty of celebrity names will also be sending their best wishes to the Irish team.

And if you know anyone who's in Paris, let them know we have a few free breakfasts going outside the wonderful O'Sullivan's Pub. But be prepared to Battle for your Breakfast.

With plenty of Irish football songs, loads more great music, and all the usual bits and pieces it's going to be a crazy but very enjoyable show from the streets of Paris. So make sure you tune in!

RONAN CALLS IN

The lovely Ronan Keating, a great friend of the show, popped by to say hi and talk about his new album and upcoming tour. He also spoke of his loss at the death of Stephen Gately and gave details of Boyzone's new album out next year.

Your can hear the interview by clicking play below

SEAL OF APPROVAL

This week's Seal of Approval is from Paulo Nutini. It's called Pencil Full of Lead and we LOVE it! Check out the video for it below which is amazing too.

X-FACTOR PREDICTIONS

Every week thanks to Boylesports, we've been putting on charity bets on the X-Factor. This week, both Colm and Jim didn't fare so well as neither predicted the exit of Jamie "Affro" Archer.

So it's another week and another round of predictions. And it seems this week the lads both agree on who they think will be eliminated this coming weekend. Colm and Jim-Jim both feel that Lloyd is on his last legs and will leave the competition next Sunday. Both lads have 100 euro riding on it for their respective charities, the Meningitis Research Foundation and Crumlin Children's Hospital.

WHO ARE YOU KIDDING

There's a special kids TV show being recorded next month and will air on Christmas Day on RTE 2. It's called Who Are You Kidding and is being recorded at The Helix on Tuesday Dec 8th.

It's a family friendly game show in which adults compete to entertain the audience in order to win a prize for the child who nominated them. RTE are looking for children between the ages of 8 and 12 to participate. You can find the application form at  http://www.rte.ie/tv/theden/ice/whoareyoukidding.html

2012 PRIZE WINNER

All this week we've been giving listeners the chance of qualifying for a draw for the most amazing prize - a holiday that takes you to 12 different cities in 20 days. Thanks to Sony Pictures, who are celebrating the release of 2012 in cinemas across the country today, we had this brilliant once in a lifetime prize to giveaway.

So this morning we had the draw and our winner was Lesea Long from Dublin so congratulations to her.

And according to Amanda who saw 2012 last week, it's well worth checking out. She describes it as the "disaster movie to beat all disaster movies" and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She says you shouldn't take it too seriously because it doesn't take itself too seriously but it's a rollercoaster ride of non-stop action from start to finish, the CGI effects are actually very realistic and stunning and despite it being a whopping 2 hours 38 mins long, it just flies by. It's the kind of film that cinema was made for and a must-see on the big screen.

 Here's the trailer.

PORN ACTRESS SERENADES DOMENECH

This morning Amanda came across a song from a French singer and former porn actress Catherine Ringer, dedicated to the one and only Raymond Domenech, the infamous manager of the French football team. It's called Je Kiffre Raymond which means I Fancy Raymond.

Now not surprisingly, it's in French, but contains such lines as "if he attacked my penalty areas, I would be without defenders" (we're hoping it might have lost something in translation). It also describes Domenech as "a bloody handsome guy" and "classy".

Why not check it out for yourself below, but be warned, there's plenty of heavy breathing involved.

RONAN KEATING ON MONDAY'S SHOW

Ronan Keating, a big friend of the show, will be in the studio talking to us on Monday. This is the first time we've seen him since the tragic and untimely death of his friend and fellow Boyzone member Stephen Gately. But we'll also be chatting to him about his new album and tour, and Boyzone's new album which is due out next year.

Don't miss it!  

TOY SHOW AUDITIONS

It's the official beginning to the festive season, a magical night of fun and Christmas spirit as the Late Late studio is transformed into a Christmas Wonderland. As families gather together and letters to Santa are finalised The Toy Show lets you preview all this years biggest Christmas gifts. The studio is packed full of fun toys, that are reviewed by talented youngsters who've gone through the gruelling audition process! They've been tested and proved their worth....and so can YOU!

There is ONE.....yes ONE....very very sought after place remaining!

That's right...one of our young listeners will be filling that most wanted spot! We're looking for kids under 12 to come and audition with us live on air.

Tell us about yourself and your hobbies, showcase any party-ticks you have and generally impress us for your chance to take the coveted place on stage with Ryan Tubridy for his very first Late Late Toy Show on Friday November 27th.

Text us on 51552 during the show or email jimjim@rte.ie any time of the day to register, be sure to include your age and interests. On Friday, after hours of judges deliberating, Ryan will join us in studio to call the lucky talented youngster who will represent the Colm and Jim-Jim Breakfast Show on the Late Late Toy Show!

THURSDAY'S RECOMMENDS

It's that time of the week again.

This week, Jacqui recommended having a Green Party in your home Saturday night if you're not going to match. As part of the Going Green on November 14 campaign, she suggested getting green decorations, eating green food like green M&Ms or have a green curry. We want the whole country to go green on Saturday night, not just the people in Croke Park.

Colm recommended another campaign, Care to Drive, which has been set up by the Irish Cancer Society. It's a volunteer driving scheme, a solution in supporting patients with transport issues. For the last year or so, it's just been operating as a pilot scheme in Dublin but now, it's going to expand and become available nationwide so more people will be needed to get involved.  

If you'd like to find out more about how you could help in your area, please contact the Irish Cancer Society on (01) 2310522 or email transport@irishcancer.ie

Finally, Jim-Jim recommended a number of comedy gigs that are coming up this weekend. Jason Manford is playing Vicar Street on Friday November 13th and Jason Byrne is playing the same venue on Saturday November 14th (with coverage on a big screen beforehand of Ireland v France).

And you can hear interviews with both these guys below

Jim-Jim chats to Jason Manford 

Jason Byrne chats to the lads 

AN INTERVIEW WITH SEAN HUGHES

We spoke with comedican Sean Hughes and played a quiz with him on this morning's show. You can check it all out by clicking on the player below for an extended version that didn't all go out on air.

TODAY'S QUIZ ANSWER

We've teamed up with Sony Pictures all this week for a brilliant competition. To celebrate the release of 2012 in cinemas this Friday, we're giving away a once in a lifetime prize - a 20 day trip to 12 cities!!!

To be in with a chance of getting your name into the draw for this amazing prize, tune in to the Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show each morning this week where you come on the phone and guess what city we're talking about. Each day we'll give you a clue and then you come on air and ask questions to find out more. You get a "No" answer, you're gone, get a "Yes" and you stay on the line to ask another.

If you were playing along this morning and missed the answer, it was Mumbai. We'll be playing again tomorrow morning so tune in to make sure you don't miss out.

COLM & JIM-JIM'S X-FACTOR PREDICTIONS

So far in our X-Factor bets with Boylesports, we've raised €400 for the Meningitis Research Foundation, thanks to Colm correctly predicting that Lucie would be the contestant to go home last weekend.

Once again, this week, Boylesports have offered the lads a €100 bet each on who they think will go this Sunday night. Jim-Jim has predicted that Cheryl's youngest boy, Lloyd Daniels will leave the competition, while Colm thinks it's going to be the first exit for one of Simon's Over 25s - and it'll be Danyl Johnson.

TAKING THE ROADCASTER TO FRANCE

As we revealed on the show this morning, Colm, Jim-Jim and Amanda are taking the Roadcaster to France, well Paris to be precise, for the second-leg of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualification play-off.

We're already Going Green on November 14 for the first leg and now we're hoping to continue that campaign in the French capital and turn gay Paris into a city of green, white and orange.

Thanks to Boylesports, ourselves and the wonderful team from RTE Radio 1's Sport At 7 will be broadcasting a number of programmes from Paris in and around the game.

We'll have more details later on in the week of where we'll be broadcasting from but if any of you are heading to Paris for the game and want to hook up with us for our broadcasts, you can get in touch by emailing jimjim@rte.ie  

12 CITIES IN 20 DAYS

Sony Pictures presents John Cusack, Danny Glover and Woody Harrelson in 2012, the Disaster Movie to end all Disaster Movies....

Centuries ago the Maya left us their calendar with a clear end date and all that it implies! Since then, astrologists have discovered it, numerologists have found patterns that predict it and geologists say the earth is overdue for it. Epic proportions await the earth in 2012 and we should note, we were warned!

 
We're teaming up with Sony Pictures and launching this epic movie, in cinemas on Friday 13th November with a once in a lifetime prize. We're sending you on a 20 day trip to 12 cities!
 
Start off in Amsterdam then take the train into Brussels before moving on to Paris, Madrid follows and then Rome beckons, where you'll spend 2 days before moving on to Helsinki. Bangkok is the Asian gateway on this trip and then on to Singapore. Hong Kong is next and then Tokyo! Hooray for Hollywood and the movie capital of the world - Los Angeles. If LA does not have it then it is yet to be invented. Journey's end is Toronto before the flight home. 20 unforgettable days in 12 amazing cities!

To be in with a chance of getting your name into the draw for this amazing prize, tune in to the Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show each morning this week where you come on the phone and guess what city we're talking about. Each day we'll give you a clue and then you come on air and ask questions to find out more. You get a "No" answer, you're gone, get a "Yes" and you stay on the line to ask another.

If you were playing along this morning and missed the answer, it was Baltimore. We'll be playing again tomorrow morning so tune in to make sure you don't miss out.

YOUR LOOKALIKE SUGGESTIONS

This morning on the show, Jim Jim declared that he thought the lovely Cheryl Cole and her husband Ashley actually resemble each other. Now Colm and Amanda thought he was a bit mad for suggesting that and they believe Cheryl looks a lot more like one of her X-Factor contestants, little Joe McElderry.

But that conversation sparked off loads of texts from listeners with their rather interesting suggestions for lookalikes.

Listen here to the conversation we had about this and then check out some of our favourite lookalike suggestions 

Hey lads do ye think jack from home and away and michael buble look alike?

Roger Federer and Quentin Tarantino

Olly Murs and Matt Damon.

Kofi Annan + Samuel L Jackson

NEW PODS

If you missed either Gitsy or Duggy Highlife last week, fear not, we've got them podcasted for you to listen to.

Check out Gitsy talking about a bad run of luck below

Check out Duggy and his past lives letter from Dali The Lama

NINTENDO DSi COMPETITION

All this week on the Colm & Jim Jim Breakfast Show we're giving you the chance to win a Nintendo DSi along with either a Super Mario Bros game or Style Boutique, with thanks to Smyths Toy Stores because there's three new colours in the Nintendo DSi range that have just launched.

Each day we've got two Nintendo DSi consoles to give away and what we're doing is giving out clues to well known computer games or computer game characters and you have to guess what they are.

And in case you were playing along today and missed the answers, they were Star Wars (Lego) and Bowser from Super Mario.

AMANDA'S MOVIE MINUTE

This week Amanda and Colm both had the pleasure of attending the Irish Premier of Disney's A Christmas Carol in 3D. Unfortunately, both were left feeling a bit disappointed by the film. Although Amanda said the movie looked amazing, the motion capture animation was fantastic and Jim Carrey was marvelous in the main role of Scrooge,  she felt overall, it's almost too faithful to the original Dickens story in that it lacks real emotion, and good entertainment.

Both Amanda and Colm felt it was a bit boring or dull at times and certainly very dark and scary for younger children. However, the 3D really works, especially in the snowy scenes, and if you're going to go see it, try and catch in 3D if possible.

Here's the official trailer.

NEXT WEEK'S BIG GIVEAWAY

Next week on the show we've got an amazing competition with thanks to Sony Pictures. To celebrate the release of 2012 in cinemas on Friday the 13th, we'll be giving away a prize - 12 cities in 20 days... that's all we're saying for now. Tune in on Monday morning for full details of the prize and how to win

Next Friday, Amanda will be reviewing 2012 on the show, but to keep you going, here's a 5 minute clip from the movie.

WOW-EE BEYONCE

If you tuned into the show this morning, you might have heard some dead air at one stage. Complete silence. The reason for that was because Colm, Jim-Jim and Amanda were glued to a clip on YouTube of Beyonce's spectacular performance at the MTV European Music Awards last night and didn't realise the track playing on air had ended, they were so mesmerised by "Bouncy" herself.

If you've not heard about it or seen the pics in the papers yet, Ms Knowles was wearing a red corset and suspenders and looked AMAZING!!! Which is why there was dead air during the show and we'd all like to apologise for that. Ahem. But in our defence, here's the clip...

NEIL DELAMERE

The rather hilarious Neil Delamere popped into studio this morning to tell us all about his brand new DVD, his RTE 2 TV show, plus his latest tour. To hear an extended version of that interview, check out the podcast below.

DISNEY ON ICE: PRINCESS WISHES

We were very excited on the show this morning because we were giving away the first five set of tickets to the brand new Disney on Ice show. This year, Disney on Ice presents Princess Wishes which as you can probably tell from the title features all of Disney's wonderful Princesses - Cinderella, Snow White, Ariel, Belle, Mulan, Jasmine and Sleeping Beauty.

The show will celebrate the stories of each Princess and their inspiring wishes and will take place at CityWest Hotel in Dublin from Saturday December 26th and you can buy tickets from Ticketmaster, online, by telephone and from all outlets nationwide.

And you can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website by clicking here  

RECOMMENDS

It's Thursday so that means one thing - our weekly Recommends.

This week, Colm recommended going to see Disney On Ice's brand new show Princess Wishes, which is on in CityWest in Dublin from December 26th and all the info can be found above. Colm is a big fan of Disney shows and movies and he always brings his daughter to the Disney On Ice shows each year. He even admitted when his daughter is all grown up and he doesn't have the excuse of bringing her anymore, he'll still probably go anyway.

Jim-Jim recommended getting your hands on the brand new Killers CD/DVD release. It's Live From The Royal Albert Hall and it goes on sale from November 10th.

And Jacqui recommended people tune into Channel 4 for their 3D Week. Get your hands on a pair of 3D glasses and enjoy varioius shows such as Derren Brown Presents The 3D Magic Spectacular, Hannah Montana & Myley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds concert plus films like Friday the 13th Part III - all in 3D in your very own living room. It begins November 16th.

NINTENDO DSi COMPETITION

All this week on the Colm & Jim Jim Breakfast Show we're giving you the chance to win a Nintendo DSi along with either a Super Mario Bros game or Style Boutique, with thanks to Smyths Toy Stores because there's three new colours in the Nintendo DSi range that have just launched.

Each day we've got two Nintendo DSi consoles to give away and what we're doing is giving out clues to well known computer games and you have to guess what the games are.

And in case you were playing along today and missed the answers, the two games we featured were FIFA 10 and Zelda.

NINTENDO DSi COMPETITION

All this week on the Colm & Jim Jim Breakfast Show we're giving you the chance to win a Nintendo DSi along with either a Super Mario Bros game or Style Boutique, with thanks to Smyths Toy Stores because there's three new colours in the Nintendo DSi range that have just launched.

Each day we've got two Nintendo DSi consoles to give away and what we're doing is giving out clues to well known computer games and you have to guess what the games are.

In case you were playing along today, heard the clues but missed the answers, the two games we featured today were Ben Ten and Peppa Pig

WHAT KIDS WANT FROM THEIR MAMMIES

We came across a fascinating article this morning in The Star newspaper. A website www.TheBabyWebsite.com commissioned a study of 3,000 children between the ages of  six and 15 to find out what kids really expect from their Mammy. And it turns out that kids really do prefer the simple things in life rather than having a Supermom.

Most important to kids is having a mother whose biggest priority is enjoying them with them and gives them lots of love and attention.

The Top 20 things the perfect Mammy does:

1. Enjoys spending time with the children - 75 per cent
2. Helps children with their homework - 73 per cent
3. Allows children to watch TV sometimes - 71 per cent
4. Is happy to play games - 69 per cent
5. Praises the children regularly - 66 per cent
6. Is there when the children hurt themselves - 65 per cent
7. Makes homemade cakes - 65 per cent
8. Gives lots of kisses and cuddles - 63 per cent
9. Tells the children when they are being good - 63 per cent
10. Irons clothes - 62 per cent
11. Allows children to help with the cooking - 60 per cent
12. Makes a packed lunch every day - 58 per cent
13. Takes the children to the park regularly - 54 per cent
14. Tucks the children in at night - 53 per cent
15. Comes running when the children call out for her - 51 per cent
16. Does all the washing up and drying up - 49 per cent
17. Reads the bedtime story - 43 per cent
18. Ferries children to classes and friend's houses - 43 per cent
19. Is able to let her hair down - 42 per cent
20. Enjoys getting dirty in the garden - 41 per cent

COLM MEETS MARTINE

Yesterday, the rather lovely Martine McCutcheon was hanging around the 2fm studios as she was on the Gerry Ryan Show so Colm took the opportunity to say hello and get his picture taken with the singer/actress who has now turned her hand to writing a novel. Isn't she just so cute?

BACKSTREET'S BACK (ALRIGHT)

With just over a week to go until the Backstreet Boys play Dublin's O2, Lindy and Jacqui are getting very excited about going to the soundcheck and the prospect of meeting the guys (Amanda not so much, she was more of a NKOTB fan). This morning Jacqui (Ireland's number one Backstreet Boys fan) said she might even consider wearing a t-shirt that says Backstreet Are In Fact Back (that was Jim-Jim's idea).  

But the reason why Jacqui was going ga ga over the Backstreet Boys is because all this week we're giving away Backstreet Boys albums each day and those winners are going into a draw on Friday to win the chance to go to the soundcheck and the gig, just like Lindy and Jacqui.

There's another chance to get your hands on an album tomorrow and Friday and in turn qualify for that draw so tune in to the show to hear the Backstreet Boys question you have to answer to be in with a shout.

NINTENDO DSi COMPETITION

All this week on the Colm & Jim Jim Breakfast Show we're giving you the chance to win a Nintendo DSi along with either a Super Mario Bros game or Style Boutique, with thanks to Smyths Toy Stores. Each day we've got two to give away and what we're doing is giving out clues to well known computer games and you have to guess what the games are.

In case you were playing along and missed the answers, today's games we were given out clues about were Up and Club Penguin. Don't forget to tune in again tomorrow for another chance to win!

FLIRTING WITH DISASTER

This morning we were having a chat on the show about an article in one of the papers that claims women are better drivers because 76% of all penalty points issued last year were handed out to men.

However, one of our listeners text in and suggested that there was a reason for this. The text read " Women dodge the points easier by using their female charm!" and then seconds later someone else texted in "They bat the eyelids when pulled over!"

So that started a big debate on our text system about how much people (or particularly women) get away with stuff because they flirt with the gardai or because they just happen to be particularly pretty or handsome.

Now while this is something people talk about all the time, we couldn't believe how much it seems to happen and how much our listeners try to get away with it. Check out these texts we got on the subject today.

I'm a garda an i know maybe 20 gardai who have taken ladies numbers rather than give points. Talk about easy ladies. They will do anything to avoid points. Anything.

Got my husband off from getting points by crying to a guard

My mot's tax is out 2 years and she has been stoped a few times and never even got a fine

A ban garda give me a ticket now we're married

My fella got away with having no tax by flirting with a girl garda. Three times. Pity it doesnt work with the mortgage people.

My fella was pulled by a lady gaga guard and when she asked if he knew why she pulled him over he said "is it cos i good lookin". He got a tax fine! Prat!

Hi lads, got stopped driving in a bus lane with no tax. Little bit of 'friendliness' got off scot free. Dinner cost more than the fine but well worth it.

I'm a girl, i was chatting on my phone while driving my car round a big roundabout when i got the blue flashy lights and a cute guard pulled me over. I gave him a big huge story about how i was lost and was ringing for directions, he then directed me where i had to go,even though i knew already, and told me to be a good girl now and not do it again!

I was stopped in The bus lane and did a bit of flirting said "I never do anything  like this" he walked around to the front of my car and my tax was out I just smiled sheeply and he said "Go on Missy and don't let me see you in The bus lane again"

It didn't work for me guys! All the batting of my freshly mascara'd lashes didn't stop guard for doing me for putting on my make while driving:) never did it again though!! Mandy:)

 I'm a Garda (female) and i think its endearing when guys try to flirt their way out of a situation as usually guys r so bad at flirting outside of a bar club situation that its so bad its funny they make ya laugh and ya let them off !!!!!

I was parked illegaly once I told the two female guards they were the best lookin guards i had seen and they gave me another hour

If your stopped by a guard and your a girl, cry or tell them you have your monthly and they get so embarrassed they let you go. Worked for me . Lorraine

I got caught without 8 months tax I cried and got away with it!! Went down the road and rang My guarda brother who told me to get off the bleeping phone while driving :)

I sang you're gorgeous to a lady gaga many years ago, she stopped me out side my house i was  locked drunk she let me go and the next morning i got into the car, she was waiting and done me for everything

I was caught speeding coming from shannon airport with my now wife, we had her wedding dress with us. Garda let me go, said you have enough bad news!

NINTENDO DSi COMPETITION

All this week on the Colm & Jim Jim Breakfast Show we're giving you the chance to win a Nintendo DSi along with either a Super Mario Bros game or Style Boutique. Each day we've got two to give away as we're helping Smyth's launch three new colours in the Nintendo DSi range, Red, Light Blue and Metallic Blue.

To enter you're going to have to tune into the show each morning and listen out for the clues we'll give where listeners have to guess the game and if you think you know the answer just ring 1850 715 922 to come on air and tell us what you think the answer is. If you're correct, you'll win the Nintendo DSi plus game, simple as that!

X-FACTOR UPDATE

As you're well aware if you're a regular listener, we've gone a bit X-Factor mad on the show. So the lovely kind people in Boylesports have made us an offer we can't refuse. They've given us 300 euro each to put on some X-Factor bets for the charities of our choice.

So to begin with Colm has put 100 euro on Joe to be the overall winner, 100 euro on Cheryl to be the winning judge and 100 euro on Lucie going out next Sunday.

Jim-Jim has gone with Danyl to be crowned X-Factor champ with Simon the winning judge and John and Edward to be elimated next Sunday.

While the bets for the eventual winning act and judge can't be changed, each week Boylesports will give Colm and Jim-Jim another 100 euro each to bet on that week's elimation.

Colm has selected The Meningitis Research Foundation as his chosen charity while Jim-Jim's winnings will go to Crumlin Children's Hospital.