Colm O'Regan: The NCT is like a middle-aged Leaving Cert exam — every year

"I look at the mechanics buzzing around my jalopy, trying to guess what their reactions are. Why are they laughing? IT’S NOT FUNNY."

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

It's like a middle-aged Leaving Cert. But it’s every year.

Every time I swear I won’t do it. But every time I break my oath. I promise myself I am going to sit in my chair and wait for my fate. I can’t do anything so what’s the point in looking.