The chart-topping band, The Saw Doctors, made a triumphal return to their hometown of Tuam, County Galway, where they launched a special ‘band aid’ style Christmas record to help the needy.

Report shows The Saw Doctors singing and playing in the street with onlookers crowded around.

The band presenting a box of singles of the new song to a member St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Interview with Dave Cartin, Lead Singer, on the idea of making the record for charity.

Interviews with people of Tuam.

Band performing.

The reporter Jim Fahy.

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