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A DIFFERENT take on that Modest Mouse album: good news for people who like good news. Yes, the Funk- tion Room — the North Clare disco/ social night that pops it’s head up sporadically, like a meercat on the prairie — is back. Funky tunes and vinyl records are the order of the ab hea al
This time, it brings its nomadic ways to Lahinch, specifically roam- ing to the Claremont Hotel this Thursday, September 10. As has be- come the custom, Tokin White Boy will provide the backbone to the night. Afterall, Tokin is the resident DJ. But there’s also flesh on those
bones, in the form of DJ R Steady, guest for the evening and travelling all the way from Cork.
The designated charitable cause 1s Aware, the national organisation that provides support through depression to individuals affected by the condi- tion, as well as concerned family and friends.
“Over the past few years, we have focused on a number of causes local- ly and throughout Clare,” explains Roisin Ni Ghairbhith, one of the or- ganisers of the event. “Last time, in June, we raised in excess of €1,000 for Friends of Ennistymon Hospital. This time we’re raising funds for a great cause, Aware. The night also coincides with Daisy Day, Aware’s
annual largest fundraiser. That takes place form September 10 to 12 so it all ties in well.”
A night of upbeat tunes and funky music are promised, along with a dance off, which is sure to draw a niche crowd. “The dance off is some- thing we’re all looking forward to,” continued Miss Ni Ghairbhith. “So, in setting the right atmosphere, we want people to dress up and dance their tights and socks off. It’s going to be fun and it’s going to a worthy charity.” Aware offer a number of services in Clare and beyond, includ- ing support groups across the coun- try, a loCall helpline open 365 days a year (1890 303 302), email support service and free information service.
The organisation also works to cre- ate greater public awareness of the nature and impact of depression via its secondary schools awareness pro- gramme, Beat the Blues, and other community awareness programmes.
‘‘Aware relies on public support and fundraising for more than 80 per cent of its funding each year,” added Miss Ni Ghairbhith.
“So come out and support this great cause.” Doors for the Funktion Room open at 11pm this Thursday at the Claremont Hotel, Lahinch. Ad- mission €8.