Category: Craic & Codology

HOLIDAY REVIEWS

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June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

This week intrepid traveller Paul Murphy finds disappointment in a sojourn in Egypt This summer I opted for a group trip to Egypt but from the moment our party arrived, we were made to feel like we were a nuisance! The inefficiency in processing our passports and entry documentation was, quite frankly, far too lethargic… Read more »

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FEARS OF UNREST IN WAKE OF JOE’S DEPARTURE

Joe Duffy

June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Ireland’s Defence Forces are on “ready alert” to deal with any civic unrest in the wake of Joe Duffy’s departure from RTÉ’s Liveline, according to Government sources. The reassurance comes amidst growing fears that thousands of troubled listeners may bring anguish on to the streets when no longer enabled to talk to Joe. “We know… Read more »

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BALLYMENA LATEST – NO NEW RIOTS SHOCK

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June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

PEOPLE IN Ballymena were left reeling yesterday after no new anti-immigrant riots had been reported during the previous 24 hours. There were no scenes anywhere of hooded mobs targeting foreign-owned homes or hurling bricks and fireworks at police. Jim Allbluster said he was “shocked” by the violence but the TUV leader accused the Stormont Assembly… Read more »

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5 TAKEAWAYS FROM THE GOVERNMENT’S UPCOMING EXPENDITURE STRATEGY

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June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

1 Takeaway any foolish talk about reckless ‘giveaway’ measures – it’s not an election year. 2 Takeaway the notion that Paschal will ever stop sucking up to the multinationals or dare to openly criticise Trump and his tariffs. 3 Takeaway the unfair and heartless cap on massive bonuses to ensure we are served by the… Read more »

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THOSE COST OF LIVING INCREASES EXPLAINED:

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June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Clothing: Government always skirting around making hard decisions Insurance: Micheál Martin continuing to act like he’s a third party Medical: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill dying to get out of health Alcohol: Paschal Donohoe denying his Eurogroup gig is on the rocks Energy: Very little sign of it present in the current group of Cabinet ministers Housing:… Read more »

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‘PAY RYDER CUP ROOM DEPOSIT NOW’, URGE DUBLIN HOTELIERS.

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June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

By Will Grabb Hoteliers are urging sports fans visiting the capital for the 2027 Ryder Cup to commit their kidneys and first-born children towards their deposits now if they want to ensure they will have accommodation. Denying claims that they were creating a sense of panic to drive up demand some two years out from… Read more »

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EUROMILLIONS FEARS GROW

Micheal Martin

June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Experts have urged the public to exercise restraint when it comes to so-called get-rich-quick schemes following the recent Irish EuroMillions win. The plea was made following reports of a huge increase in incidents of people placing reckless gambles and hoping against hope they will work out. One cautionary tale concerns a public servant from Cork… Read more »

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SCHOOL UNIFORM COSTS DEBATE

Helen McEntee

June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Helen McEntee I welcome the Consumer Protection Commission’s guidance that uniforms should be as generic as possible. In case I’m accused of being too vague or wishy-washy, I want to specifically state that costs will come down immediately – or maybe not. But it’s just so vitally important to grab on to this voter-friendly issue… Read more »

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NEW DROGHEDA UNITED LEXICON

Drogheda United FC

June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Penalty: Club kicked out of Conference League Defence: Club issues statement Attack: Drogheda unhappy with Uefa Substitute: Silkeborg prioritised for Europe Press: Story getting plenty of it

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TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR THE LATE HENRY MOUNT CHARLES

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June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Bono Alienating levels of wealth, a sense of entitlement that would make a French monarch cringe and an insistence on being addressed with a ridiculous title. This was just a fraction of the nonsense Lord Henry had to put up with every time he encountered me. Micheál Martin Slane costs a fortune to run but… Read more »

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NEW WARNING OVER POLITICAL DODGY BOXES

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June 26, 2025 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Operators of political dodgy boxes have been hit with a fresh warning, with increasing evidence that they are likely to be cut off by fed-up voters. According to sources, piracy and fleecing of the taxpayer are rife in a suspected political dodgy box operation based in Kildare Street. “We first became suspicious when we received… Read more »

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