May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

Delighted Russian war officials have welcomed a recent drone attack on Ukrainian airport directors by Ryanair guru Michael O’Leary and claim the onslaught could mark a “major turning point” in Russia’s efforts to decimate Ukraine’s resistance to the invaders. The Irishman’s droning included dropping bombshells about “very” lazy Ukrainian officials not getting “off their fat… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

Fisheries: UK government will continue to be all at sea Migration: Tories worried about voters going to Farage Security: UK and EU’s support for Netanyahu indefensible Pet passports: Brexit now generally seen as a dog’s dinner Erasmus: Labour’s policies looking increasingly academic Trade: Keir Starmer worried he’ll get what’s coming to him Energy: DUP guaranteed… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

The Social Democrats have come up with the brilliant idea of a referendum to reduce the voting age to 16 years. Said Deputy Aidan Farout: “This totally new and original system is already happening in Scotland and is being considered by the UK government. My party colleagues believe that this radical proposal will be welcomed… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

TDs have reacted angrily to a proposed boycott of holiday homes, with many insisting such action would mean their second and third homes would never see use. Deputies have insisted they are being unfairly targeted for wanting to holiday in exotic five-star resorts. “All I want is a lavish break in an exclusive continental hotel… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

THE WORLD’S media attention shifted this week from Rome to south County Dublin in the build up to the election of a successor to Joe ‘The Pope’ Duffy for RTÉ’s coveted Talk to God Radio 1 slot. The Montrose conclave is a rare event and it has been 26 years since the aging electors last… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

by Phil Dock IT’S shaping up to be the biggest libel battle in legal history as Gerry Adams gave evidence yesterday for the 32nd day in his acrimonious case against the BBC. The former Sinn Féin leader is suing the broadcaster over what he claims was a “grave assertion” made during a 2016 television broadcast… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

Pope Leo XIV To be honest, I always found him a bit preachy and dogmatic in his reasoning. He never hesitated to pontificate on issues and, although many people were devoted to him, he always struck me as out of touch. Donald Trump He was a vulgar populist who platformed extreme attitudes and opinions while… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

DONALD TRUMP’S trade tariffs are not likely to cause a recession, which remains the job of the coalition Government, according to Paschal Donohoe. In a bullish assessment, the finance minister said that any economic downturn would be exclusively the result of the coalition parties. “According to our projections, we’re on course to completely tank the… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

The skort controversy has taken a fresh twist after the coalition were caught with their pants down over the housing tsar appointment. Ministers were left with their backsides exposed after the mortifying shambles, which many have described as a shameless exercise in naked opportunism. “The coalition are chronically short on ideas to solve the housing… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

By Flood Zone US President Donald Trump has offered all Americans living in the USA $1,000 to “leave the country… or else!” The move is seen as part of the White House’s plan to rid America of “criminals, liars, ne’er do wells and Democrats”. Mr Trump has accused his fellow citizens of “shooting each other… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

Manufacturing: American press will ramp up production of Harry and Meghan stories for British audiences Automobiles: Keir Starmer will continue to be an absolute car crash Farming: Both the UK and US governments determined Benjamin Netanyahu will not have to reap what he sows Tourism: Big tech to keep getting a tax holiday for the… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

In a sensational interview, Harry Windsor has revealed that he and his father “don’t always see eye to eye”. After losing a legal challenge over taxpayer-funded bodyguards, the inconsolable prince confessed he desperately wants “reconciliation’’ with King Charles. Bravely fighting back the tears, Harry said: “I can’t understand why he won’t ever speak to me… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

by Frank Furt Who is this lanky 69-year-old wunderkind who has been elected as the quietly dynamic new German chancellor? With his raffish dark suit and distinctive thick-rimmed spectacles, Merz’s political comeback clearly signals an exciting new era for the centre-right Christian Democrats. Merz’s über grasp of the national mood was evident in his campaign… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

Goldhawk profiles some Eurovision hopefuls Nigel Farage – United Kingdom Traditionally hostile to continental matters but proved to be a big hit with the British public when he started banging the immigration drum. Popular choice to replace tone-deaf Keir Starmer. Benjamin Netanyahu – Israel Oblivious to the widespread negative feedback to his base instincts but… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

The internet has been left divided after the controversial news that Barry Keoghan is to take an acting role in a film. Social media users brutally mocked the move, with some suggesting the Dubliner should stick to his usual jobs of Met Gala appearances, fashion victim and Sabrina Carpenter gossip column add-on. Posting on X,… Read more »

May 15, 2025 Craic & Codology

In his daily five-hour press briefing, the US president, Donald Trump, told reporters: “My great executive order will save Hollywood and immediately lower egg prices – by a lot. “Back in the golden age before Dopey Joe totally destroyed everything, we had all-American blockbusters but our new movies will make Ben Hur look like an… Read more »