A List Of Things That Were Better Back In The Day v Things That Are Better Now

Access to GPs: possibly better BACK IN THE DAY.

Overall healthcare: better NOW.

Availability of electricians: possibly better BACK IN THE DAY.

Availability of plumbers: possibly better BACK IN THE DAY.

Access to third level education: better NOW.

Availability of phones: better NOW.

Access to cheap flats and bedsits: better BACK IN THE DAY.

Grocery bills: probably better NOW.

Number of road deaths in Ireland: better NOW.

Swimming coverage on Irish telly: better NOW.

Timing of All-Ireland finals: better BACK IN THE DAY.

Affordability of three to four day holidays in Ireland: better BACK IN THE DAY.

Affordability of flights to foreign lands: better NOW.

That special feeling of (non-threatening to foreigners) national pride you got when you boarded an Aer Lingus flight: better BACK IN THE DAY.

Affordability of foreign holidays: better NOW.

World Cup television theme music: better BACK IN THE DAY.

Music in a general sense: better BACK IN THE DAY.

Quiz shows: better BACK IN THE DAY

Ice pops: better BACK IN THE DAY.

Going to Belfast: better NOW.

My ability to drink take drugs and act the bollox with my friends … better BACK IN THE DAY
my mental health … better NOW