It is ironic that the city of Dublin is guarded by an alleged mad cow. for those approaching the capital from the South and Mid West.

TENS of thousands of commuters are to face further misery as one of the country’s most notorious traffic black spots is to be dug up.

YEARS ago there was a large map of Ireland in Heuston Station, Dublin, showing the railway lines of Ireland. All the flashing bulbs ran towards Dublin. Things don’t change.