Popstar twins John and Edward Grimes have spoken to BBC Ulsters’ Gerry Kelly about their terrifying ordeal on the Irish coast late last Tuesday night.

The duo explained they had been walking with their young cousin, when they found themselves trapped in sandbanks, with darkness falling and the tide fast encroaching.

They praised the Coastguard for their prompt action and warned people to take care around water.

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Jedward on the Gerry Kelly Show, BBC radio Ireland

Meanwhile, The Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, tweeted his praises to the coastguard for rescuing The Twins.

Well done to Coastguard for rescuing Jedward in the early hours

— Leo Varadkar (@campaignforleo) July 3, 2014

The talented duo, who have just released the official video for their new single Free Spirit, also confirmed that their album will be ready for release in September.