Denis Lehane: Passing the VIP test: In my dreams

How important are you? Would you contact the gardaí for a lift if your car broke down? 

It’s a well known fact that I drive a right clapped out piece of junk, with a constant stream of black smoke emanating from the exhaust.

Anyhow, my story this week begins as I made my way to the Ploughing. Whilst bypassing the town of Mitchelstown, didn’t my jeep give up completely, leaving me stranded.