Roddy L'Estrange

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Roddy L'Estrange previously wrote a betting column for The Irish Times.

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Roddy l’Estrange: A Christmas Tale for Vinny

Out of work and out of sorts, but charity raffle presents an opportunity

Wed Dec 21 2016 - 05:55

Roddy L’Estrange: ‘A bus driver of the people, for the people, by the people’

Vinny’s colleagues pay respect to a man who gave 38 years of unstinting service

Tue Aug 02 2016 - 16:17

Roddy L’Estrange: Blinking lights and other revelations for Vinny

Trip to annual outdoor mass offers a chance for bus driver to unwind

Tue Jul 26 2016 - 22:10

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny feels the heat as Mister Sprinkle is rumbled

Competition not best pleased as battle for seasonal ice-cream business hots up

Tue Jul 19 2016 - 19:15

Roddy L’Estrange: Fury tempts Vinny to make a bad call

Misfortune for Angie in tennis final sees her devoted husband lose the plot

Tue Jul 12 2016 - 17:40

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny regrets missing out on bus men’s bonanza

Time at the dogs, or the ‘Lotto on legs’, might ease the pain of not winning EuroMillions

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 18:15

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny revels in memories of hero Christy O’Connor

Lads pay a ‘Homage to Himself’ at golfer’s beloved Royal Dublin club

Wed May 18 2016 - 01:23

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny keeps friends close and his secret closer

Stories are told and songs are sung as Mr Clontarf makes his final journey

Tue May 10 2016 - 16:27

Roddy L’Estrange: Gaels in clover as wily Vinny makes his point

Burly busman has the vital final say as Dollymount lads scale new heights at Féile

Tue May 03 2016 - 21:00

Vinny feeling blue but fellow Evertonians soon see red

Fran’s attempt to stand up to United fans turns out to be our hero’s downfall

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 17:04

Against the odds: Vinny shows his hand and legs it to jeers of ‘scab’

Our hero makes it clear that drivers do not renege on their responsibilities

Tue Apr 19 2016 - 16:09

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny’s homecoming plan for Angie hits a big snag

Burly busman in flying form as he leads welcoming crew for his beloved wife

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 18:00

Roddy L’Estrange: Vinny’s mark of respect pays off in spades

Decision to back number eight at Fairyhouse in memory of Ashbourne dead proves lucky

Wed Mar 30 2016 - 06:00

Against the Odds: From bookies to the beauty parlour for a blissful Vinny

He’s dubious about parade to commemorate Rising but he still wants to look like shiny pin

Tue Mar 22 2016 - 21:30

Roddy L’Estrange: Will our heavily favoured hero fall for a frisky filly at the last?

With Cheltenham here, lucky Vinny hopes to stay out of trouble on the home stretch

Tue Mar 15 2016 - 17:23