Brighid McLaughlin: How I hatched a grave plan to put my skinflint neighbour in his place

’Tis been a busy week for sure.’ On Monday I traipsed into the Sandycove Store & Yard for a coffee. I was minding my own business when I heard an almighty roar coming from the left.

’Twas John O’Sullivan, a neighbour of mine from The Ward, Co Dublin, bet into some Lycra cycling gear..