Herman and Wilkinson hold weekly household item auctions in their rooms in Rathmines. Next Thursday morning the ‘extensive’ wine collection of fugitive solicitor Michael Lynn goes under the hammer.

The auctioneers have no idea what treasures await them as they have not seen the lots yet themselves. The wine was seized by the sheriff from Lynn’s property in 20 St. Alban’s Park, Sandymount, the property which failed to sell at auction earlier this month.

Maman Poulet is thinking about going – because she would really enjoy toasting him. Anyone care to join me?