Local Music: The Munster Song

It would seem that the Munster Son CD is becoming as hard to acquire as a Heineken Cup Final ticket. They have been flying off the shelves since they went on sale four weeks ago.

Oh, and copies of the single, which costs €2 and is in aid of Limerick Bluebell ABA school was last seen on the ground floor of HMV on Cruises Street.

Above video recorded at Riverfest

Tippryan writes on his youtube channel

The Bluebell ABA pre-school for autistic children, the only such school in Limerick, was set up by the parents of autistic children to provide one to one care and education. Autism is a disorder of brain function that appears early in life, generally before the age of three. Children with autism have problems with social interaction, communication, imagination and behaviour.

ABA approach to learning we give these children the tools to understanding both themselves and others around them. Each child in the school has his/her own teacher who creates for them a tailor-made plan. They understand how to interact with autistic children & have had significant success in improving communication and behaviour with their pupils.The school is the only one of its kind in County Limerick, currently operating from a rented house (€1000 pm) and caters at present for six pupils. There is however a long waiting list for a place as they are the only school to meet the needs of children with autism in the Limerick area.The school does not receive state funding and its future is constantly in the balance. The reason for the continued existence of the school is the constant fundraising by parents.

Despite the small number of children, the school is full of inspiring stories, displaying how this type of care greatly benefits the children attending.All proceeds of the song wll help towards the running of the school in Limerick.

See also

Bebo – Greg Ryan

This single is, as I have said, flying out of the shops, so if anyone knows a store which still have it in stock, post the location in the comments as there are still a lot of people wanting to buy it.

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goo

well i still think the song , as a rugby anthem, as i understood it to be, is awful. Thats what i think and im entitled to my oppinion, and this is as good a time and place as any to express it, ok?

On the other hand i wasnt aware until now that it had ANYTHING to do with an Autism charity, only that the proceeds were going to a worthy cause of some nature so for Cutie to come on here ranting and foaming at the mouth about how ignorant we are towards Autism sufferers is a bit of a strecth. Shes basically putting words in our mouth in fairness.
Its like shes has been waiting years for someone to mock autism so she could attack them but in absense of that she decides attacking us all is the next best thing.

So cutie, get down off your high horse/donkey whatever and take a deep breath and read our comments again with a clear mind. NO-ONE is mocking Autism patients what-so-ever ok? I have a good friend who's eldest boy suffers from that very condition so i know its no joke.

Lex

Fair play to the little boy singing in front of everybody i hope they raise money for autism there is not enough facilities out there for them which is sad. Greg is only doing it for himself because he has nothing else going on, they should get Leanne Moore or somebody who cares about the charity and not themselves!

Shannaboley

No that is not what I am saying at all, I also use alternative treatments .I was initally under the impression that it was the offical song/charity I would think that unfair to target such a small group however deserving.Ok that was my mistake I am sorry .I dont think they should say they are the only school to meet the needs of Autistic children its misleading.
I did not mean this debate to have a reflection on the little boy he himself is charming as are most kids who suffer from this.Anon you are right awareness is always good.Sorry if I kept you both up I keep forgetting the time difference.

Squid

So you think they should stick to a system that isn't working rather than explore one which ,for some of these kids, has been recommended?

anon

Shannaboley, I too have a child with multiple disabilities and in main stream education. Even to achieve the slightest bit of assistance I had to fight tooth and nail. The system is highly flawed and monies are being flushed down the toilet fighting court cases the amounts are unjustifiable so too are the reasons behind it.
However this record is for charity (charity irrespective of the cause) and by highlighting it some good may come from it.
Because of discrepancies, discrimination and ignorance in the system children are being denied their civil liberties and their right to a proper education....it's all wrong but this thread isn't the place to cast dispersions on a disabled childs achievements.
I'm aware of the frustration of fighting the system has on parents its overwhelming lets hope awareness and some hope comes from the release of this song .

Shannaboley

There is an education system in place within the realms of the public school system.They are choosing not to use it .
They may be right it could be shit! but they are not being denied an education.
ABA schools are an alternative .

Squid

"Thats not true and its not fair to the other teaching and caring professional who relentlessly try to teach these often very hard to teach children."

while their intentions might be good, if it was working then there would be no need for ABA education.

Squid

well then let them release a record. In a months time there will be a record out for another charity, and the month after that there will be another. This one happens to be out now, at a time when munster are playing a heineken cup final and at at time when the Minister for Education is willing to spend millions on court cases so these children are not provided with an education.

And ABA schools are not the only disabled kids being denied a proper education by the government.

The record iitself will probably not raise a hell of a lot of money, it only takes 3000 sales to get to number one in this country, but it will put ABA education on the forefront of people's minds.

By your logic, people who sell daisies for depression are bastards because they don't raise money for anorexia, or people who sell red ribbons for Aids are bastards because they don't give money to cancer charities.

Shannaboley

" they are the only school to meet the needs of autistic children in the limerick area"

Thats not true and its not fair to the other teaching and caring professional who relentlessly try to teach these often very hard to teach children.

Shannaboley

In answer to your question what do I do? I have a six year old with asbergers syndrome a form of autisum she gets mainstreamed in school just as Bill gates did who also has asbergers. I spend a lot of time at school with her.Maybe they dont get the coppers cause they are not a school! My Hmmm was in reference to all the pieces from other artists songs that are used.
The heineken cup was referenced the child is wearing a jersey my bad!
I am sure there are a lot of austistic kids in limerick other than the six that attend this school.

anon

Its a charitable song ffs I swear people here would find an argument in anything. Cutie pie took offense to a remark that looked utterly offensive in the context of the story at hand.
At least someone is has heart enough to roar......unfortunately when you get passionate about a subject here you get multiple attacks.
It was in bad taste to use the word you used given the subject Hugh. Begrudgers and moaners. Buy it you don't have to listen to it ...its not awaiting critical review it's a testament of a child's achievement disabled or not.

Squid

Shanaboley, when you do that "hmmm" think it makes it look like you either don't believe someone or you are calling them a liar.

"Ok I have a question?"

only one question?

"is this the official munster song?Has munster endorsed it?"

No. it was put together by the parents and artists involved. full details on who is behind it can be found at the below link.

http://www.munsterrugbysupporters.com/files/adm...

I think that makes the rest of your post redundant.

Squid

Jesus, what the fuck were you expecting, stairway to fucking heaven?

The song was written by the father of a student at the school. Someone whose time is too full of looking after his child and campaigning for that bint minister for Education to give them a few coppers to keep the place open. to be concentrating on a professional songwriting career.

There is a saying, if you have nothing nice to say then say nothing. If you think you can do better, then by all means, email the songs here, I will host them and let the public decide whether or not your work is shit or not. until then just buy the fucking record, or don't buy it. but have the good manners to not knock their efforts. At least they are trying. what the fuck are you doing.

End of foul mouted rant.

Shannaboley

Ok I have a question? squid, is this the official munster song?Has munster endorsed it? and if yes why?Before I get attacked by cutie pie, heres why I ask. where do all the other autisitic children go to school there are only six at this location? are they mainstreamed? do the parents pay for schooling at this location like at a private creche? there is a "WAITING LIST" i hope they are not waiting to begin treating autisum until they get a placement ? is this an acredited school? are these qualified special education teachers?Limerick has to be catering for these children of special needs elsewhere! I am going to guess this is a huge moneymaker? why would munster agree to aiding in such a big way a charity that will affect such a small amount of kids.I know they will have overhead yada yada it was there idea! they "wrote the song" hmm! Does Ireland not have an official autistic special needs foundation that could have filtered the monies to have affected and benefited more children.It seems a bit elitest.

Just for the record its a brilliant cause, i am just wondering about the fairness of it.

Shannaboley

If that kid could learn and sing that song he could have learned and sang one that was good instead.Just because the child is special needs did not mean the music should have to come across special needs.
Autistic kids can be very artsy musicically orientated kids! that song does them an injustice.He could easily have sang a jovial rousing boyish song reflective of his personality and the times. I can see what Hugh meant but I dont know that word.

Hugh

Sorry Squid, I should have been clearer, by mongish I mean embarrassing to watch and be in the presence of (not because of the boy singing it at all, in fact more to do with the random association of Greg Ryan). Not 'spasticated' and I think cutie xxx is simply looking for a reason to get up on a high horse and tut tut at everyone.

For her information I do live with a disabled person, my sister and although she isn't autistic, she still has special needs and I understand fully the importance of her building confidence and ability, probably more so than cutie xxx

. If cutie xxx had read my comment properly before taking an almighty moral stance she would realise that I was in favour of the proceeds going to Bluebell's as it is a "worthy cause". Not once did I make fun or jest at the reason behind the song, the people involved (apart from Greg Ryan maybe) or the boy singing himself. I simply stated that the song in itself was poor and playing on silly stereotypes and clichés.

I'm confused about where you say since the song was written by a parent from Bluebell's then it was from 'within'. If you could please point out how Munster's European success was at all related to the school then that would be helpful. The idea of the song is relative, not the actual thing itself.

cutie xxxx

Carer.
Wow the so called intellectual gangs are coming out of the woodwork tonight.
that's an old ploy , used to to that crap about "your anger"
fuck you with that satement.

Looks like you don't deal with the "System" on a daily basis.
to care is to listen ,what sort of crap is that .

Gegs fame...he took the time out fair is fair of him.geg will never be bono ,don't knock a trier...is there something you know about Greg well tell us??

playing on ones emotions
let's look at something what about all the people that appear weekly in the local and national media with their photo " i was at the so called ball "

By the way been quiet gets you knowhere.

If you are Carer tell me your daily role and i will divulge mine.calling your bullshit.

Carer

Cutie,
Your anger and comments do not do justice to one who claims to care so much. You attack peoples ignorance of disability by showing your lack of understanding of their lack of knowledge. To care is to listen and educate not to impose your delusional ideas of your own knowledge. You sit on your high horse and cast judgement on others. Most of the above comments are true, the song is crap but is meant to play on ones EMOTIONS by getting the lad to sing it. Its just another form of gutter press. It is good to see him sing on stage but pathetic to see his disability exploited for anothers fame, Greg's. Quiet Humility is better then preaching.

ulickmagee

Cutie xxxx,
where did i state that autisim was not a disability?
and i did not notice any comments slaging that young lad..fair dues to him and all the people connected to the song, all i was stating is that in my opinion the song is not very good ... that is not taking from anybody connected to it or slagging anybody who is trying to raise money for a worthy cause .
to call me ignorant for simply stating my opinion says enough.
there are thousands of songs that i dont like and i have no particular agenda for not liking them.

Squid quite rightly looked for clarification on the "mongrish" comment above but i personally did not take it to mean "spastic " as you seem to think.i will reserve judgement until the writer clarifies.
and yes i do have children but they have very little to do with my taste in music ( except that i sometimes want to commit barneycide)

lighten up cutie, i hope they make thousands from this as i have already stated and just because some people dont like a song doesnt mean they do not support the cause

cutie xxxx

ulickmagee

Autism comes under disability so it goes to show your ignorance.

By the way having a relative with a disablity and living with one is so totally different ,glad to see it has upset you then again you many others would like to return to days of having the key thrown away.

This boy has now the confidence to be up on stage ,he never could this before because he has been given a chance by the many parents who set up the autism school through funding etc.... whay had they to do this ???

It is a good song and it was written by a parent who has a child in the bluebell aba school ,it comes from within ,then again you would not be qualified to know what within means.Have you children?

Referrring to the comments "Mongrish" is a slang term used like spastic which are longer to acceptable in todays society ,it's an offensive comment ...

ulickmagee

Cutiee xxxx what in the name of good god have people opinons in regard to a song got to do with having a child with a disabillity???
The song is an effort at raising Money for ABA schools and as such is a very worthy cause and every single person who commented above has stated this... you may want to try and control that temper of yours , in my opinion the song is brutal but i would still buy the C.D in order to support the worthy cause and before you freak out again i do have a relative with a disabillity so does that make me qualified to have an opinion?
Do you seriously consider it a good song?

cutie xxxx

To the following people:Arse_over_tits ,goo,Hugh
Very negative comments:
Just make sure none of you ever have a child with a disablity/or relation.
Its tough going on the parents and it can be a very lonely world which a disabled child exists in .......Total f*****g ignorance shown in those comments.Its the old story if it doesnt exist on your doorstep or you have to live with it seven days a week then you will not know what its about.
SAD PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lex

Greg Ryan....cringe... Hope they raise money for autistic children tho.

arse_over_tits

I think its awful..full of awful cliches...you can run but u cant hide/the boys are back in town VOMIT VOMIT VOMIT..but money is for a good cause so what the heck...i can put up with turning off the radio whenever it comes on!!

Ballynanty Rovers

I like it

goo

true hugh, kinda cringey alright,
'oh oh oh oh mun-ster,' not very butch is it, i mean for a rugby anthem, cant see it be a great hit on the tereaces to be honest. We really need something more rousing, that sings well drunk or sober.

Squid

I'm not very comfortable with that comment hugh, can you clarify what you mean by mongish"

Hugh

*Cringes* Seems a bit mongish but sure at least it's going to a good cause.

only me

yeah, fair play, its doin pretty well.

Lette

LOL I was thinking that too, very like it, for a great cause tho and sounds great too

only me

is it me or does the munster song bear a striking resemblence to a song called 'Altogether Now' by the Farm (circa 1991) ? hmm?

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