July 11, 2019 Craic & Codology

Departing from Tango Avenue, the march will proceed in a God-fearing straight line to Crimson Street, where it will swing right past the third set of police barricades. It will then trample across the barricaded entrance to Papist Mews, during which the band will strike up ‘We are the Champions’ by Her Majesty the Queen…. Read more »

July 11, 2019 Craic & Codology

Child workers all over impoverished areas of Asia proudly raised their voices in celebration this week as Penneys, an Irish company that has been providing employment in the regions for years, celebrated 50 years in business. “We work for pennies,” they chanted, while banging the tables with their fists and tears of joy streamed down… Read more »

July 11, 2019 Craic & Codology

NON-STARTERS Old Ma Hogan’s Scrambled Egg (on face) MAINS Meat Ballsup with mishy mash Imported Beef in a chlorine jus Steaks (are high) SWEET TROLLEY South American Bread Rolls JUST DESSRTS Gaucho Fillet (of wallet) With deep-fried Oodles of Cash Rich (Argentinian) pickings Brazil Nuts Traditional Creed Waffle and Fudge Sauce TO DRINK Special Mercusor… Read more »

July 11, 2019 Craic & Codology

Fianna Fáil outreach: Mary Lou McDonald Poppies: Liadh Ní Riada Active age: Gerry Adams Leadership material: Pearse Doherty U-turns: Martin Ferris? Designer stubble: Eoin Ó Broin Annoying Simon Harris: Louise O’Reilly

July 11, 2019 Craic & Codology

by Our Industry Staff Phil Front-Page Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe yesterday defended the decision to abandon the pay cap in the public sector for the country’s defence forces. Speaking on RTÉ, he said, “It’s absolutely vital that we give the army a little more money – especially as they are going to be working… Read more »

July 11, 2019 Craic & Codology

The Catholic Church has demanded a swift apology from Leo Varadkar following his controversial comments about the organisation. During a heated Dáil exchange, the taoiseach compared Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to a “sinning priest”. This prompted uproar among members of the clergy, who were stunned by the comparison drawn with a senior member of… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

WHILE THE FAI has dismissed suggestions that Boris Johnson could be the next chief executive of the troubled organisation, the rumour refuses to go away. The one-time shoo-in for UK prime minister has watched his poll ratings plummet on foot of a high-profile ‘off the ball’ tackle last week and football observers here say that… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

Britain’s future PM tells it like it isn’t Phworr! What a totally historic time for Bojo to finally take his rightful place in the No 10 hot seat. And let me just pay tribute to my distinguished predecessor, Mrs Mayday, who has been an eminently exceptional Tory leader and has coped pretty brilliantly, despite not… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

Dramatically change culture of Irish soccer by qualifying for tournaments Glenn Whelan to be banned from staying in the same position for longer than eight years John Delaney to only be allowed sing Kate Bush songs Women’s football to be taken seriously (sort of) Climate-change responsibilities mean keeping grassroots in the dark References to Declan… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

Leo Varadkar recently wrote to Madonna asking to pose for a photo and also the opportunity to collaborate on an album along with some showbiz pals. Tracks include: Maudlin (solo by Leo) God Control (featuring John Delaney) No Future (with assorted backbenchers) Crave Power (featuring Kate O’Connell) Butch I’m Loco (with Murph) Looking for Mercy… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

Once seen and heard sticking its beak in here, there and everywhere, this fly-by-night creature has now been reduced to just one disconsolate member, according to observers. “It has been brought close to extinction by its resilient predator, the Leowl,” says one expert in has-been species who preferred to remain anonymous for fear of retribution…. Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

The Iranian government has confirmed that it was responsible for bringing down a high-flying drone. The noisy robot, one of the ‘Donald’ range, was thought to be cruising at an altitude of “several lies per minute” when it was knocked off course and its ratings were seen plummeting to earth. There is little detail about… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

9am to 9pm curfew on Danny Healy-Rae emitting any more hot air. More recycling of fossilised ideas from Shane Ross, Richard Bruton etc. Any toxic Garda behaviour to be buried very, very deep. Suggestions emitted by Micheál Martin to be doused in cold water and allowed decompose naturally. More wind turbines far from where ministers… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

MIDLANDS Love Island sensation Maura Higgins says she “dearly hopes” her performance on the reality television show will inspire her native Longford footballers to “go out and get what they so dearly want, what they need”. The 28 year old has wowed viewers with her tenacity and determination to come out on top of every… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

Tacky reality show in which a group of extrovert contestants pretend to be close friends. Behind the scenes, they are all secretly trying to screw one another every chance they get. Viewers will be watching avidly tonight to see if Leo will eventually come clean about taking any drugs during his university days. Is this… Read more »

June 27, 2019 Craic & Codology

by our Health Correspondent Seth Downe IN A shocking new development, the Minister for Health Spending, Simon Harris, has announced that the Irish health service will face yet another crisis from next week. “It’s true,” he confirmed. “I have been advised that, from next week, every hospital in the country will be occupied by patients…. Read more »