June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

There was widespread jubilation throughout the country as ecstatic landlords took to the streets to celebrate the Government’s proposed relaxing of rent-pressure zones. Property owner Rob Tennant exclaimed: “This is an occasion for celebration. After so many years campaigning, lobbying and fighting for what’s right, the Government is finally changing this antiquated and regressive legislation.”… Read more »

June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

♦ Labour Party membership card (expired) ♦ Soapbox, well used ♦ Collection of decent poems (someone else’s) ♦ Letters from respected world leaders and Micheál Martin ♦ President’s shortest speech (64 pages) ♦ Note about only serving one term ♦ Messages of congratulations (self-authored)

June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

Micheál Martin This is one of those times when you just have to put on a very serious face, furrow your brow and speak in hushed tones. Pride month is another shining example of my shared island concept. Reaching out, inclusivity – all that jazz. Not that my support is any more heartfelt that other… Read more »

June 12, 2025 Craic & Codology

IRELAND’S ARTS world has been turned upside down by the sensational news that Poormee Kennelly is stepping down as Arts Council boss. A tearful Ms Kennelly openly admitted that she was in no way responsible for the €6.7m IT project fiasco. “It is all too easy to make me the scapegoat just because I was… Read more »

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 »