When Zig and Zag first appeared on our screens in 1987 on RTÉ's Dempsey's Den, hey immediately captured the hearts across generations. It was no great surprise that by Valentine's Day 1989, they were two of the most popular Valentines in Ireland. What is more, they had over 70,000 members of their official fan club.

In this article from the RTÉ Guide, Zig and Zag provide some helpful tips on romance.

'Dempsey's Den' was a children's television programme on RTÉ Two hosted by Ian Dempsey.

RTÉ Guide, 10 February, 1989, p.13

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