when I was a kid and Dublin was a much friendlier place
Where in the world is that not true? Kind of a sad statement. Or was it merely a state of mind and life wasn't that safe?
with the help of a police escort
I love it! Reminds me of the Peabody Duck March, in Memphis https://www.peabodymemphis.com/peabody-ducks
Looks like an excellent gig for those ducks. They work for just 3 months and then live happily ever after on the farm. Or do they? :)