Disc jockeys attempt record spin for charities

FOUR disc jockeys will start spinning round-the-clock simultaneously tonight in a bid to break the 74-hour world record for the longest DJ stint.

Taking on the challenge are Catríiona Tierney, breakfast-time presenter with Limerick 95; Keith Cunningham, drive-time presenter with Red FM; Jimmy Norman, Galway Bay FM's breakfast presenter and Jenny Green from Dublin FM 104.

All of the participants have been in training for the event. They have worked closely with a dietician and slept as much as possible to build up their energy reserves. The current record is held by Martin Boss, an American DJ, who played for 72 hours straight in Orlando, Florida.