June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called for urgent action to address the threats to Ireland’s climate over the next few years, with the flagging energy of coalition chief among the concerns. In a further worrying development, the agency says the country’s exposure to extreme long-windedness from ministers is at a critical level. “There’s a… Read more »

June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

Gerry Adams Enjoyed a profitable day in the sun recently when he emerged with a very nice figure after things worked out really well in the High Court. Revealed a little kinky side to his personality when he said he was determined to put manners on the BBC. Ryan Tubridy Doubts remain about his ability… Read more »

June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

Housing minister James Browne has insisted the housing shambles is completely his responsibility, after the secretary general of his own department said there was no need for a housing tsar. “Let me be clear, the only person responsible for this catastrophe is me,” said a defiant Browne. “Other people might be weighing in but my… Read more »

June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

• Pay one month’s rent on Dublin apartment • Cover cost of new OPW project • Pay one year’s salary for RTÉ presenter • Cover 12 months’ salary for housing tsar

June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

After posting a recent clip in which he claimed he’s actually American, Irish TikToker Garron Noone has further shocked fans by claiming he’s a comedian. “I may have come across as a guy posting ropy social media content,” said the enigmatic Mayo man. “But my chief occupation is making people laugh – usually by claiming… Read more »

June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

A mere two years ago Ryan was a happy old Fogey enjoying a happy working life while comfortably ensconced in the warm embrace of the national broadcaster. The ‘national treasure’ was renowned for encouraging a love of nature, with many fleeing outdoors as he delivered lengthy monologues on his views of the world on weekday… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

The markets have been thrown into further turmoil after US President Donald Trump announced an 80% tariff on existing tariffs. The tax is expected to last until at least this afternoon, when the president will most likely change his mind – again. “For too long the US has been taking advantage of itself with low… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

The Taoiseach has sensationally claimed that the new children’s hospital could be up and running at some stage in his lifetime. Following the announcement of a 719th delay to the facility opening, hopes were starting to fade about the coalition’s ability to get the medical centre operational. However, Micheál Martin has reassured the public of… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

Exclusive to all papers IT HARDLY seems possible that today is the day when I’ve been asked to write yet another piece marking 10 years since Ireland voted for marriage equality. Incredibly, it seems like only yesterday that I wrote a very similar story looking back at the emphatic celebrations across the country immediately after… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

Michael D Higgins I think it’s absolutely disgusting that this administration would have anything to do with a deeply sectarian, autocratic regime with a very questionable human rights record. I just hope common sense prevails and the Qataris wash their hands of Trump. Michael O’Leary If Trump thinks he’s going to generate some cheap publicity… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

by Clare Monger THERE were scenes of mass hysteria throughout the country yesterday as thousands of students struggled with filler pieces about Leaving Cert 2025. “Exam-related stress articles aimed at students are worse than ever this year,” said an anxious school principal. “It means they have no time at all to use their smart phones… Read more »

May 29, 2025 Craic & Codology

Keir Starmer has hailed the landmark trade deal between the UK and EU, with both sides agreeing they never want to discuss Brexit ever again. Starmer insists the deal will transform both the EU and UK beyond all recognition, as well as earning him and Ursula von der Leyen lots of column inches. “This spectacular… Read more »

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 »