Colm O'Regan: A guide to holiday small-talk - and warding off snobbery

"We can get away with “yerra, somewhere handy” for a few years before the children start lobbying harder. But I don’t envy those who have to compete in the Authentic Destination competition."
Colm O'Regan: A guide to holiday small-talk - and warding off snobbery

Comedian and Irish Examiner columnist Colm O'Regan pictured in Cork. Picture: Denis Minihane.

It’s properly back now. Holiday small talk. Asking if “ye have anywhere planned?” 

We can get away with “yerra, somewhere handy” for a few years before the children start lobbying harder. But I don’t envy those who have to compete in the Authentic Destination competition. 

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