History of Ireland in 100 excuses

Sir,- 226. This is not an excuse, but . . . – Yours, etc,

Sir, – 227. It was Paul Galvin! – Yours, etc,

Sir, – 228. Sur, dey were all out of step except my Bertie. – Yours, etc,

Sir, – 229. If only we knew then what we know now. – Yours, etc,

Sir, – 230. Do you not know it’s Puck Fair week? – Yours, etc,

Sir, – 231. We took the best available advice, but we won’t tell you who from. – Yours, etc,

Sir, – 232. It fell off the back of a truck. 233. The delay is due to leaves on the track. 234. The delay is due to a signalling fault between Bray and Greystones. 235. He’s not in. – Yours, etc,

A chara, – 236. “I was in the back of the bus” – St Munchin’s boy late for class in 1962. – Is mise,