Pair of Rubberbandits make off with debating society award

A comedy duo who wear plastic shopping bags on their heads for a living have joined a former taoiseach and a Supreme Court judge in being awarded for their contribution to debate in Irish society.

Well known Irish performers The Rubberbandits were honoured at the University of Limerick last night, where they received the distinguished auditors medal from the UL Debating Union.

The award, which bestows honorary lifetime membership status on the recipient, is awarded to people who have made significant contributions to debate and discourse in Irish society.