August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

Local authorities are supposed to zone more land for housing as part of an exciting (surely unrealistic? – Ed) Government plan to raise the national annual target to 83,000 units. The latest guidelines cover the period to 2099. Housing minister James Browne joyfully stated: “I can confidently describe this bold construction scheme as ambitious, visionary… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

Drew Harris Finds himself a free agent following his high-profile transfer to Dublin a number of years ago but faced constant criticism that he wasn’t really a team player and built a reputation for scoring impressive own goals. Michael O’Leary Often known to go in two-footed on opponents, his erratic attacking style doesn’t always yield… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

Pharmaceuticals: Plenty of bitter pills for Irish Government Automobiles: US negotiators definitely in the driving seat Chemicals: Trump’s behaviour to get more sulphurous Precious metals: Elements of deal look like fool’s gold Agriculture: Von der Leyen happy to buy some magic beans Booze: Whole thing generally considered to be hard to swallow Manufacturing: Europeans denying… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

I’ve never seen any merit in staying in one place for very long, so I intend visiting the southern Sahara this month to study the nomadic Igot Nohouce people. They live solely in tents and enjoy very fulfilled lives, so I hope to learn more about what sounds like a truly wonderful lifestyle. – Housing… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

Are Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson really madly in love? Amid rampant true romance rumours, the glamorous Hollywood stars were recently spotted cosying up together on the Naked Gush red carpet. Several of the couple’s closest friends (who cannot be named because they don’t actually exist) insisted: “Pamela and Liam are a hugely essential part… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

On behalf of all media outlets, we would like to apologise profusely to our respective audiences for implying that the Donegal football team were invincible. Headlines such as “Jimmy is a genius”, “Crocked Kerry limp towards doom” and “Donegal to dominate for decades” may have given people a misleading impression about the Tyrconnell men’s footballing… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

Due to an anticipated readjustment of our senior management framework, a vacancy will shortly, any year now, sooner or later, arise in our senior management infrastructure. Have a go if you think dealing with half-witted politicians or cry-baby punters is something you can tolerate. • The successful candidate will be expected to – are you… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

By Con Sultant Consumers in Ireland remain on red alert today amidst warnings that the recent outbreak of listeria stories may be “only a taster of what’s to come”. “People are still digesting half-baked reports and regurgitating the information. I saw it happening all around town this morning,” said one worried GP in Tipperary. “A… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

♦ Public to be led up the garden path on housing figures ♦ Roof will continue to fall in on James Browne ♦ Micheál Martin constantly dwelling on what’s next for his career ♦ More walls of silence about child homelessness ♦ Fine Gael denying they’re planning to oust Simon Harris ♦ Cabinet happy to… Read more »

August 7, 2025 Craic & Codology

by Phil More-Pages FANS OF unflinching dystopian literature have hailed the continuing dominance of home-grown novelists on the 2025 prestigious Booker Prize longlist. Although there are no Irish-born authors among this year’s nominees, Trinidadian-Irish writer Claire Anon, whose mother is from Cork, has allowed us to shamelessly plug her inspiring story, Love in the Title…. Read more »