January 25, 2024 Craic & Codology

World exclusive by Una Mullally The shocking plans for the redevelopment of one of the world’s great cultural treasures, St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, are yet another example of why Dublin City Council are completely clueless. It is high time the city had a special boutique quarter devoted to independent yoga teachers with a background… Read more »

January 25, 2024 Craic & Codology

The new year has seen a full-scale energy war kick off in Government, with each of the coalition parties locked in a battle to see who can do the least amount of work. The stand-off has seen energy levels around the Cabinet table plummet to record lows. “While the coalition is addicted to power, voters… Read more »

January 25, 2024 Craic & Codology

THIS TAWDRY reality dating show sees a group of minor celebrities pretending to be best friends. Behind the scenes, however, they are all secretly trying to screw each other day and night. This week, in a desperate bid to avoid being voted out of the house, Ivana starts shamelessly flirting with new girl Holly. Imagine… Read more »

January 25, 2024 Craic & Codology

An embarrassed SuperValu has moved to distance itself from Cork GAA after a potential deal for naming rights of Páirc Uí Chaoimh backfired. It is believed that a cursory perusal of recent results of the Cork senior footballers and hurlers gave the retail giant pause for thought. “We were only engaged in exploratory talks and… Read more »

January 25, 2024 Craic & Codology

London. I can’t believe that this humble Irish dreamer is working here – and living on the same street the Beatles once walked across. WOW. Being surrounded by such a rich artistic legacy is so inspiring. I even think a feature I did about parallel parking could very well be my White Album. Virgin execs… Read more »

January 25, 2024 Craic & Codology

THE LATEST Garda recruitment drive, which began yesterday, means that more people than ever can now join the force. Justice minister Helen McEmpty told reporters: “An Garda Síochána has increased the age of applicants to 50, proving that modern policing is inclusive and forward-looking – at least in this election year, when the Government wants… Read more »

January 25, 2024 Craic & Codology

Ivana Bacik He was a trailblazer for people like me, who wanted to continue lecturing at Trinity College while being a part-time politician. His knowledge of Joyce is second to none, although he did suggest The Dead was an apt description of the Labour party. Leo Varadkar His ability to be both fearless and absolutely… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

THERE WAS disbelief throughout the country today when news broke that a disused suburban Dublin property, intended for use as homeless accommodation, had not been attacked by arsonists and burnt to the ground. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar welcomed this latest development as evidence that Ireland has now become a safe haven for refugees. One prominent right-wing… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

Leo Varadkar I’d planned to speak up more and not be so self-effacing but it hasn’t worked out so far. Maybe I’ll just concentrate on being more right wing. Conor McGregor I want to continue showing the humility for which I am famous. I also want to tackle the scourge of online trolling – I… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

Micheál Martin Martin has impressive moves and his ability to keep going around in circles when it comes to health and housing is mesmerising. Rumoured to be shuffling off to Brussels later in the year. Mary Lou McDonald Choreographers have criticised her for veering to the right without any warning. However, Mary Lou loves stepping… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

Concerns have been raised over the near-unprecedented number of articles in the national media focusing on the annual winter trolley crisis in hospitals. “You can barely open a paper without seeing any number of near identical pieces about the state of A&E,” said one frustrated reader. “It’s disgraceful to witness so many similar articles cramped… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

TRANSPORT MINISTER Eamon Ryan has said he believes the long-promised MetroLink, whose cost is projected to reach some €25bn, will begin to operate in the early 2030s. Speaking to reporters last night, a bullish Mr Ryan agreed that the line would be the most expensive infrastructure ever built and that it would, therefore, transform the… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

Serious questions are being asked of Ireland’s politicians and well-known personalities from the worlds of showbiz and finance after not one name made it on to the list of connections with the late sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. “This raises grave questions as a nation about our networking abilities at the top table,” reflected a worried… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

Donald Trump has sent shock waves through the US political system after sensationally being included on a state ballot. The divisive presidential candidate immediately went on the defensive, accusing the state in question of being behind a vast conspiracy to return him to power. “This kind of outrageous decision shows the murky forces controlling American… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

Super junior minister Jack Chambers has said there is very little common ground between coalition partners Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, with both parties “swinging wildly between centre-right and far-right populism”. Shameless continued: “Another major problem is that coalition parties don’t seem to recognise my visionary political genius. You’re talking about a generational talent and… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

by Our Legal Staff, Gill Tee IN THE ongoing inquiry that has sent shock waves through Spain’s sporting world, Luis Rubiales yesterday accused Jenni Hermoso of deliberately lining up on the winners’ podium in a desperate bid to be kissed on the lips by him. “Why-oh-why was Ms Hermoso so reckless as to have eagerly… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

Best Disaster Movie – Helen McEntee’s unravelling career Best Makeup – Labour and Soc Dems trying to put aside their differences Most Original Score – All of Stephen Kenny’s shocking results Best Special Effects – FG pretending Vlad is still focussed on being leader Worst Special Affects – Mary Lou appealing to anti-immigrant sentiment Best… Read more »

January 11, 2024 Craic & Codology

Political hacks throughout the country have joyously celebrated news that a legally mandated general election will occur before the end of March 2025 – perhaps even in 2024. Meanwhile, there were similarly jubilant scenes reported after hearing of a large ursine defecating in a wooded area.