I was travelling on a bus through that part of Dublin known as Clontarf. An American tourist was sitting beside me, "Clontarf" said he "I've heard about this place, is it famous for something?". "Yes" sez I "There was a battle fought here a little while back?". "Oh!" said he "when did that happen". "1014" sez I. "Aw shucks" said he looking at his watch "missed it by fiftyfive minits".

Fergus