January 30, 2020 Craic & Codology

For far too long the most vulnerable in Irish society have been overlooked and abandoned by those in power. They have remained near-voiceless and ignored by a callous elite. It is time for a change to this terrible state of affairs. Leaving aside RTÉ’s deplorable treatment of Sinn Féin, we understand that the people of… Read more »

January 30, 2020 Craic & Codology

Election canvassing in South Wexford has been thrown into disarray following a new outbreak of a deadly infection known as the Veronavirus. The condition was thought to have been eradicated following an initial outbreak last November but has now re-emerged. Experts say the re-emergence is a “serious threat to the survival of every candidate that… Read more »

January 30, 2020 Craic & Codology

Compiled by Our Political Polls Staff Phil Spreadsheet How the latest polls stand 32% would prefer to see less of David McCullough than Miriam O’Callaghan – although 81% wanted neither 53% of the population thought that Henry McGee had even less to say than Miriam Lord 99% of those polled just after reading anything by… Read more »

January 30, 2020 Craic & Codology

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has dismissed the latest opinion polls, insisting that they are nothing more than a reasonably accurate indication of how people are likely to vote in a general election. As support for Fine Gael continues to remain flat, Mr Varadkar stressed that it was much more important to focus on the actual policies… Read more »

January 30, 2020 Craic & Codology

But only people in the Republic of Ireland will be asked to vote! Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn Féin has called yet again for a unity poll. This time, however, she is suggesting that only people living in the Republic of Ireland will be asked to give their views. “For too long the people of… Read more »

January 30, 2020 Craic & Codology

As I once said to my close friend Sam Beckett, political life attracts attention-seekers. All these self-styled candidates will say absolutely anything if they think it will secure refuge in Leinster House. The same applies to our coterie of government ministers, who typify the crass, self-promoting antics that are at the very core of Ireland’s… Read more »

January 30, 2020 Craic & Codology

Fine Gael: What if we commemorated Cromwell instead? Fianna Fáil: All politics is yokel PBP/Solidarity: Taxing your patience since 2011 Sinn Féin: Who’s worse, McGregor or Hooligan? Labour: Ugh, we give up Green Party: The sky is falling Aontú: We won’t last nine months either  Independent Alliance: At least Stepaside is safe

January 30, 2020 Craic & Codology

Favourite film: Daddy’s Home Favourite song: Father and Son, Boyzone Favourite TV show: Married With Children Favourite band: The Offspring Favourite cartoon: Family Guy Favourite hobby: Breadwinning Favourite clothing: Suspenders Favourite food: Tripe

January 29, 2020 Craic & Codology

At Fine Gael we take pride in representing the cutting edge of contemporary Ireland. That’s why we’ve welcomed the internet revolution and joined leading social media platform Bebó. Though we’ve embraced this change, we urge you – the Irish electorate – to resist the siren’s call of change and maintain blind loyalty to those who’ve… Read more »

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

It has been announced that Leinster House will be looking for new tenants from February. The landlord is seeking changes due to a lack of confidence and petty squabbling among the current residents. But an advert for the property on Daft.ie has garnered criticism for several unsettling stipulations. The proposed lease, which is quoted as… Read more »

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

Double Irish, Dutch Sandwich – Sale Ends Soon! One of our most popular sellers will be taken off the menu on 31 January, so get it while you can! – Contains: Bad eggs – Saving our bacon – Fishy dealings – Cheddar saved – Jammy arrangements “Better than the s**t sandwich of full corporation tax”… Read more »

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

LEO VARADKAR I’m really hoping to work on my fitness – not for political office, obviously – but to benefit my physical health and general well-being. Naturally, I’ll be focusing on improving my strokes in hot water. Meanwhile, my personal poll ratings continue to soar. ARLENE FOSTER In this period of change ahead for Northern… Read more »

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

Simon Harris shows off his certificate Well everyone, we’ve set a new record! I want you to all give yourselves a big pat on the back. If you can’t hoist yourself upright in your hospital bed/trolley, then ask a harried nurse or doctor to do it for you. When I found out trolley numbers had… Read more »

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

Met Éireann hopes that things will pass smoothly but is braced for potential damage due to: The forecasted return of a heavy shower of eejits Foggy thinking Hot air being blown at gale-force levels Chance of it all ending in floods of tears Issued: 22:00 Friday 10/01/2020 Valid until: The next minor scandal

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

8 February – Laser-light show honouring the kidnap of Shergar 27 June – Sychronised swimming show (sombre) remembering the burning of the Four Courts 3 September – Commemorative belly-dance (tasteful) for the death of Oliver Cromwell. Special guest dancer – Peter Andre 9 September – The releasing of 1,000 white doves, commemorating the death of… Read more »

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

by Phil Royal Pages There was widespread shock and disbelief yesterday when a celebrity married couple announced that they would be stepping down from their current part-time roles in Britain to spend more time on holiday in North America. Front pages devoted to the catastrophic Australian bushfires and potential war in Iran were immediately cleared… Read more »

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

Following Glenn Whelan’s claim that he has been “thrown under a bus” by new Hearts manager Daniel Stendel, the SPL club are believed to be interested in signing the vehicle in question.    “Parking that bus in front of our back four would replicate the effect Glenn had,” said a club insider. “We’ve also been… Read more »

January 16, 2020 Craic & Codology

There has been widespread consternation at the announcement that RTÉ will be cancelling Dancing With The Stars due to the cost of insuring the show having risen some 2,700%. “Shattered reputations, deflated egos and significant damage to public perception; with so many inherent risks we were left with no choice but to raise the premium,”… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

Emergency services say there is “absolutely no hope” for a group of men trapped in a disaster zone in north-west Dublin after the roof fell in on them. The men were understood to be trying to put a house in order while building some new foundations at the premises in Abbotstown. One witness said that… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

Farmers have vowed to bring their protests against the “murder of rural Ireland” to a new level of threat. Until beef prices increase, they will “refuse to pull into the side no matter how many cars are behind the tractor”. Every year dozens of drivers emerge after being stuck for weeks behind tractors and high… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

To commemorate the recently successful vote of confidence in his work, Minister Eoghan Murphy is delighted to release this celebratory CD of his favourite festive numbers (though not including 10,417 and rising) as he refuses to change his tune. Happy Christmas (Voting’s Over) Fairytale of New Houses Rudolph the Red-Faced Minister I’ll be Home(less) for… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

While Dublin City Council’s proposed €22m white water rafting project has attracted its fair share of criticism, it has now attracted support from within the legal fraternity. Phil McCoffers of Whip, Lash and Leggit described the plan as a “golden opportunity” for Dubliners. The personal injuries expert noted that “schemes that guarantee a good day… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

BORIS JOHNSON WIG Frighten the life out of your loved ones this Christmas with the Boris Johnson wig. Simply place the lightweight floppy blond wig on your head and everyone will believe you are the Tory Party leader. Before you know it, you’ll be doing your Churchill impression and insulting single mothers and Johnny Foreigner… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF JOBS And at that time a man didst walk amongst the plain people by the name of Dara of Two Places. And many in the land calleth Dara a God, for verily it was said he hath the power to appeareth in two places at the one time. And… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

0: Level of credibility left No.1: Who the FAI top brass looked out for 3: Sponsor that bolted 9: Cloud number John Delaney is on 22: The catch that the FAI finds itself in 90: Amount of craic the blazers have had over the years 2534: Year the association’s debts will be cleared 7,489: Times… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

Seasoned heads at FAI headquarters are reportedly “growing increasingly fearful and suspicious” as new interim Chief Beard Stubble Paul Cooke sets about re-organising and rejuvenating the beleaguered association’s bookkeeping regime. “I don’t like the look of this one little bit”, said long-time director Ben Hereforever. “He’s after throwing out all the pencils and erasers that… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

Following the recent Twitter storm over BBC DJ Alex Dyke’s refusal to play Fairytale of New York on BBC Radio, after calling it a “nasty, nasty song”, Ian O’Doherty has just rewritten the lyrics to make them more acceptable to the hysterical PC (politically correct) thought police.  It was Christmas Eve, dear. Thought I’d wear… Read more »

December 12, 2019 Craic & Codology

Key Points: Team experienced difficulty adjusting to local customs (hardwork, modesty, organisation, etc) Language barrier prevented local media from communicating with Joe Schmidt and Rory Best Time difference played havoc with preparations as Irish side still thought it was 2018 IRFU blazers refused to renounce their divinity

November 28, 2019 Craic & Codology

Serious questions have been raised about Blueshirt Inc chief executive Elon Varadkar’s future at the helm of the company after an embarrassing gaffe at the launch of one of his brand new, hi-tech candidates. After criticising his rivals for their faulty products, Varadkar was left red-faced when a public demonstration went badly awry. For weeks,… Read more »

November 28, 2019 Craic & Codology

Number of people happy with the deal: 2 (maybe) Number of people who fully understand it: 0 Rise in Eoghan Murphy’s blood pressure: Through the roof Affordability of ‘affordable homes’: One national lottery win away Number of photos of some grinning minister cutting the ribbon after it’s all eventually sorted: 1,954,003 Profit for Richard Barrett… Read more »

November 28, 2019 Craic & Codology

Britain’s PM tells it like it isn’t Wed: Gosh! It’s election time and yours truly has hit the ground with all guns flying. Bojo is currently out and about on London’s backstreets meeting the ordinary decent voters in Belgravia and Knightsbridge. Even the proles can’t get enough of me. Not surprising, really, seeing as the… Read more »

November 28, 2019 Craic & Codology

Favourite film: Traveller  Favourite song: Caravan, Van Morrison  Favourite TV show: Big Fat Gypsy Weddings  Favourite nuts: Brazilian  Favourite food: Window dressing  Favourite star: Red Dwarf  Favourite exercise: Backtracking  Favourite body part: Cloth ears  Favourite politician: Haughty 

November 28, 2019 Craic & Codology

Key points of the Fianna Fáil/SDLP election manifesto: Mary Lou McDonald is a bit much, isn’t she? Lorraine Clifford-Lee to be hidden in the House of Lords  Timmy Dooley to be sent to the Falklands (one-way) Absolutely no references to Claire Hanna’s antipathy to Fianna Fáil Micheál Martin to stop saying Londonderry  Cringeworthy joint canvas… Read more »