Irish Examiner View: The building bricks of success

As Ireland's first Lego store opens in Dublin, it is hard to imagine the little plastic bricks have been around for 73 years

Lego fans wait in the queue, at the official opening of Ireland's first Lego Store on Grafton Street. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins

“Panem et circenses” — bread and circuses — was the advice offered by the Roman satirical poet Juvenal, when he was asked what politicians had to do to maintain happiness and stability among the general population. 

In other words, diversionary entertainment is important.