Unlikely lads

So there we have it, Ireland’s inclusion in next year’s World Cup is now about as likely as manager Martin O’Neill admitting he made mistakes with his team selection.

As likely as John Halligan ever resigning over not getting a new cardiac unit in his constituency.

As likely as an honest Government minister declaring in the Dáil that the water charges business was nothing less than a biblical cock-up.

As likely as Nóirín O’Sullivan judging her tenure as Garda Commissioner as a complete disaster and Simon Harris finally coming around to the idea that he should change his job title to Minister for Trolleys.

Reality strikes back? Vincent O’Connell, New Ross, Co. Wexford.