He challenged me to a duel: Vintage Vincent Browne is absolute gold

Vincent Browne is a national treasure. Whether he’s leading the charge on to other people’s property or telling his guest to shut up, he’s an icon.

He has, after all, been doing this for a very long time - as this classic article from 14 years ago demonstrates.

The piece, from The Irish Timesarchive, was tweeted by foreign affairs correspondent Ruadhán Mac Cormaic. It’s an interview with author Ulick O’Connor, and opens in spectacular fashion.