March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

Tánaiste Simon Harris is to look at “an appropriate intervention” to fuel Government TDs, most of whom have run out of energy to address the apparently endless crises facing the country. It has been widely noted that many deputies are too preoccupied with oily behaviour to formulate innovative new ideas. “The whole lot of them… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

So the dream is over/lives on. Nobody who witnessed our magnificent/pathetic efforts to storm/fumble our way to the World Cup will have been reminded of Jack’s legends/a blindfolded drunk as we heroically scaled new heights/sank to unprecedented lows against outclassed/amused foes, who simply had no answer/couldn’t keep a straight face when confronted by our ingenious/disjointed… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

Michael O’Leary As someone who is naturally incendiary, I can’t help but feel a natural affinity with fossil fuel importers who are starting to get plenty of stick about prices from Joe Public. My advice would be to blame the passenger cap at Dublin Airport or trade unions. Peter Vandermeersch The cost-of-living situation is really… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

by No one There are growing fears for Irish jobs as Meta plans “sweeping layoffs” globally. It is understood that the latest cuts are planned to offset costly company investment in AI and heavy spending on re-hiring one expert fact checker. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said: “High-profile tech bosses like myself are well on the… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

Sindo publisher Mediahuis has suspended senior journalist Peter Vandermeersch after he controversially admitted not using AI material in his work. Vandermeersch said while writing articles, he “fell into the trap of hallucinations” – with one of the hallucinations believed to have been there was something worth reading in the Sindo. “This should never have happened,”… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

Following on from RTÉ’s recounting of the Ryanair story in Turbulence, Michael O’Leary has announced his intention to make a documentary about the national broadcaster, in which he will hold forth on the series of disasters to have befallen it in recent years. “I’m making it for only €16.99,” O’Leary told hacks during another publicity… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

Micheál Martin has defended Meath County Council’s decision to demolish a Celtic Tiger-era mansion following a lengthy planning row. Speaking to reporters after the controversial structure was razed, the Fianna Fáil leader stated he had zero sympathy for the individuals involved. “These people thought they could exceed their very modest housing targets and no one… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

NEWSTALK’S Pat Kenny has hit out at his bosses over how they handled his move to the station’s weekend schedule. The veteran broadcaster said: “I can no longer remain silent about the unbearable suffering of such an upheaval. The ordeal upset my production team – but that was nothing compared to the horrendous nightmare I… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

Political: Overt Iranian Liberation (O.I.L.) Transport: US happy to be led up the garden path by Benjamin Netanyahu Infrastructure: Donald trying to railroad allies into quagmire Climate change: American administration very relaxed about the prospect of a nuclear winter Economic: Neocons hoping to make an Iraqi-style killing Territorial: Israel’s ultimate goals bordering on insanity Security:… Read more »

March 26, 2026 Craic & Codology

Following the withdrawal of a case against Gerry Adams in London’s High Court, readers could be spared years of media attacks on the Sinn Féin president. The recent wave of articles ended abruptly after the case was dropped, with Irish Times, Indo and Torygraph hacks acutely disappointed. “This will effect those preparing another wave of… Read more »

March 12, 2026 Craic & Codology

Foreign affairs minister Helen McEntee said about 280 influencers could fit on the first chartered plane to Dublin out of Dubai but, with up to 24,000 Irish influencers, teachers and criminals in the region, it would be the first of many. “The Department of Foreign Affairs has been poring over the main social media platforms… Read more »

March 12, 2026 Craic & Codology

Micheál Martin has issued his toughest warning yet to companies engaging in “price gouging”. “It’s just not a very nice thing to be at,” he said, wringing his hands nervously. “But consumers shouldn’t expect the Government to start interfering with the big energy companies at this sensitive time of illegal war. That could quite easily… Read more »

March 12, 2026 Craic & Codology

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has urged Government TDs to remain sheltered as the coalition continues to take a shellacking over its mealy-mouthed response to the US attacks on Iran. Many deputies are considering travelling overland to try to escape incoming fire but the Taoiseach urged caution. “Obviously, we’re taking an unprecedented amount of flak,” said Martin…. Read more »

March 12, 2026 Craic & Codology

Prancing with the Stars While it has become a hallmark of the Montrose stable in recent years, experts say they can’t shake off the feeling that it’s clearly running out of steam. Expect to be saddled with the celebrity hoofers for a few more seasons to come though. Ivan Neightes Tedious nag who appeared to… Read more »