It could have been so different. If only we had turned east and looked for a bailout from our Russian cousins.

We could have had 2 Christmas Days a year. 2 sets of dinners. 2 Santa presents. 2 office parties. Economy fixed.

And only 12 days apart: December 26th and January 6th.

 
Corrib Gas. Would you mess with Russian security?

Shamrock rovers bought by Gazprom. Guaranteed Champions league football in Ireland. Kerching! for tourist numbers.

Another chance to see the Olympic flame in 2014.

Enda Kenny becomes an action man from hanging with Putin. Marvel at him as he swims the Shannon from source to mouth. 

So many makes of vodka to choose from.