September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

There was late drama in the Barne Estate Sweepstakes when former frontrunner John Nagnier came up short in the final stretch as this captivating race provided one last, shocking twist. Nagnier, who had been champing at the bit to take home the top prize, found the going tough from the start. Despite thinking he had… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

The challenges in politics were relentless – I often had to grapple with the question: was I the political voice of a generation or merely the most gifted Irish politician in living memory? Then there were nonsense stories I was constantly having to deal with, like all that bloody “Leo the leak” stuff. Sometimes, the… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

JP Urgently Needs Your Help Through no fault of yours, JP McManus currently finds himself in desperate need of a few additional farthings from the taxpayer. The Geneva-based billionaire businessman’s modest request is, of course, not for his own benefit but rather the whole region. JP has always helped others so now it is your… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

Dear Friends, It was with great pride and patriotism that I put my name forward to represent my country as its President on Wednesday afternoon. Now, Wednesday evening, after careful consideration, I am withdrawing my name from the race. Following some reflection, I have decided I need to spend more time with my family –… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

That Katherine Zapper memoir Sometime in 2016… Frenzied male-dominated chinwags to cobble together yet another third-rate government. It’s appalling how TDs will do just about anything to get a plum job and then immediately start submitting dubious expense claims. That’s why I gave my word of honour yesterday to back both the unctuous Simon Coveney… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

Banquet: Royals promise not to make a meal out of Trump-Epstein links Exports: America can hold on to Peter Mandelson for the foreseeable future Defence: Labour unconcerned about bombing in opinion polls Economy: Keir Starmer very lucky to still be in the prime minister’s job Trade: Trump happy to offload as much crypto currency as… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

Tánaiste Simon Harris has had to deal with a shock new threat, with the revelation that Fine Gael colleagues may be lining up to replace him as party leader. The threats are believed to be credible and could worsen in the event of a poor FG showing in the presidential election. “Those who sent the… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

OVER RECENT months, we may have suggested that Heimir Hallgrímsson was a tactical genius who would answer the prayers of traumatised Ireland fans. Headlines such as “Hally is our hero”, “World Cup here we come” and “Heimir Who?” might have implied that the new coach would herald a return to the mismanagement glory days of… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

Donald Trump Came out swinging when evidence of his Jeffrey Epstein card emerged and has plenty of critics waiting in the long grass. Adopted a bunker mentality throughout his presidency but has managed to effortlessly retain a massive chip on his shoulder. Bertie Ahern Was desperate for Fianna Fáil to tee him up for a… Read more »

September 18, 2025 Craic & Codology

Irish politics has been rocked to its foundations after presidential candidate Jim Gavin completed a morning without getting his foot lodged in his mouth. The Fianna Fáil nominee had sparked controversy when he said the Israeli onslaught on Gaza was unconscionable, when he believed the “military objectives” had probably been reached. “Most likely this is… Read more »