Anchor: I had what I needed: A few desks, a few drawers, and not enough floor to sprawl on.
Entailed: Although I had what I needed the room was too cramped and lacked floor space.
Contradiction: The room was big and empty with plenty of room for me and a few others to sprawl out on the floor. 
Contradiction: When reporting performance audits, there are no standards to adhere to.
Contradiction: Men digging.
Contradiction: The center of O'Connell Street is forgettable.
Contradiction: So you have found yourself in rough patch.