Little did any of them know that in 50 years time people would be admiring them on a phone, of all things, that they carry around in their pocket. Would be surprised if any of those lads had a phone in their houses at the time.

Amen.

I see what you're saying, but I think you give ffg way too much credit. They look after their own interests first, the average TD in charge of a dept is chronically out of his depth and listens to advisors, who in turn listen, or are in the pockets of various interests. Emigration is a by product.

Oh I think she's there.

Peak menswear.

Im a weekend drinker really, but I'm starting to find it's hard on the head for a few days after. Not so much a hangover, just a really low mood. I'm thinking it might be time for a break too. Good luck with it.

Happy birthday Bruce, are you off it long?

The joys of the countryside, up there with riding your freshly washed scooter through a cow dung splattered stretch of boreen. Happened to me yesterday.

Or red caps and ill fitting suits

Torn between the Rugby and Tipp v Limerick in the league myself.

We called them Black Divers back in the day, we used to swim in the local river when we were young, one of the lads was a really strong swimmer, so much so, he got the nickname The Black Diver. He has it to this day.

Is it drinkable racist stout?