Bernard O'Shea: Why are there so many roundabouts in Ireland?

Last week, I was driving through the outskirts of Longford town. I practically had vertigo by the time I had bypassed it. 

Why are there so many roundabouts in Ireland? I think it’s because we as a nation needed our moon landing.

Last week in this column, I asked, “ Why are there so many Daddy long legs in my house” and there was a definitive answer, but this week, I can state I do not know the answer to, “Why are there so many roundabouts in Ireland?” 

But, I have a theory! Furthermore, I will take an un-substantiated guess as to which town in Ireland has the most roundabouts. So strap yourself in for the most mind-blowing three minutes of your life. (You may or may not experience three mind-blowing minutes that will change your life).