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‘Your father’s playing golf in Doonbeg,’ Hennessy goes. ‘While the cat’s away, the mice will fornicate’
Ireland🎭 Culture4 hr. ago

‘Your father’s playing golf in Doonbeg,’ Hennessy goes. ‘While the cat’s away, the mice will fornicate’

This article recounts a humorous anecdote involving a conversation between two individuals, Hennessy and another person referred to as 'Bernie from Bray,' where they engage in playful banter and pranks via text messaging. The narrative includes references to rugby players, fictional scenarios involving a potential romantic interest named Sorcha, and a comedic situation involving a plumber and workmen's trousers. The tone is light-hearted and satirical, focusing on the absurdity of the interactions rather than any serious issue.

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The Irish Times logoThe Irish TimesIndependent🔒Center4 hr. ago
‘Your father’s playing golf in Doonbeg,’ Hennessy goes. ‘While the cat’s away, the mice will fornicate’

This article recounts a humorous anecdote involving a conversation between two individuals, Hennessy and another person referred to as 'Bernie from Bray,' where they engage in playful banter and pranks via text messaging. The narrative includes references to rugby players, fictional scenarios involving a potential romantic interest named Sorcha, and a comedic situation involving a plumber and workmen's trousers. The tone is light-hearted and satirical, focusing on the absurdity of the interactions rather than any serious issue.

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