September 21, 2023 Craic & Codology

By T. Deeus TV viewers across Ireland have warmly welcomed the return of RTÉ’s Late Late Show with four out of five families crediting the Friday night flagship production with bringing them closer together. “We all pile into the car together just as the show starts and we’ve great craic on the way to the… Read more »

September 21, 2023 Craic & Codology

• Labour party should be put out of its misery • Greens are already at death’s door • Sláintecare to be given the last rites • Government uncomfortable talking about ethical issues • Stephen Donnelly unlikely to resurrect political career • Coalition’s re-election prospects looking terminal

September 21, 2023 Craic & Codology

Ahead of Ireland’s crunch rugby showdown against South Africa, controversial South African director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has blamed the referee for a series of contentious decisions, despite the match having not yet taken place. Erasmus claimed the non-existent officiating calls were “clearly biased towards Ireland” and swung this imaginary game in their favour. “I… Read more »

September 21, 2023 Craic & Codology

Michael O’Leary This fiery upstart is an expert at chipping in from all sorts of angles. Following some wigs on the green with the DAA, selectors were impressed that this maverick is never shy to swing his club. Stephen Kenny Despite long-standing difficulties with his front 9 – namely never having one available – he’s… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

Following the Ukrainian army’s push through the Russian front line, President Vladimir Putin has urged his soldiers to copy the ruthless determination shown by the DUP in not ceding any ground, despite heavy attack. “Over these past 12 months or so the DUP has been receiving constant flak from the big guns in Dublin and… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

Montrose Central Described as “virtually ungovernable”, sociologists have said that this area is “a unique exercise in pure anarchy”. With cuts in exorbitant salaries on the horizon, a slowdown in population growth has been anticipated due to “presenters stampeding towards the exit doors”. FAI (going) South This remote enclave is widely acknowledged as being totally… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

Irish rugby boss Andy Farrell is confident of an historic achievement at the upcoming World Cup, with Ireland set to extend their world-record streak of chronic underperformance at the tournament. The country’s history of mortifying debacles is globally renowned and Farrell says the squad looks likely to continue the trend. “From pundits tipping us for… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

GROWING CONCERNS have been expressed about the rising number of articles highlighting the ongoing Leaving Cert grade inflation. “I could never have predicted this,” said a leading newspaper editor. “The 2023 increase in front-page reports is almost 8% higher than in 2019. “There’s now a real possibility that it could rise to 9% next year… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

by Our Football Staff, Ed Itoverthebar There has been mixed reaction to Vera Pauw’s dramatic exit as Ireland women’s head coach. Said team captain, Katie McCabe: “Who could ever forget Pauw’s legendary success in single-handedly guiding us to the very bottom of the ‘group of death’ in this summer’s historic World Cup? While one coach… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

Ray D’Arcy genuinely believes he’s God’s gift Marty Morrissey to be given lots of dreadful TV vehicles Anything involving the 2 Johnnies is a complete write-off Montrose desperate to cash in on Patrick Kielty’s fame Joe Duffy to keep taxing people’s patience Brendan O’Connor to declare his conflict of disinterest

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

By E.C. O’Nomist In times of crisis, we need heroes. Now, in our hour of need, Ireland’s Batman & Robin – Bank of Ireland and AIB – have come to the rescue by bestowing on us some wildly generous increases in their savings rates. Like Robin Hood these vast institutions, which ceaselessly work for the… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

The Government’s gender equality committee has conceded it faces a “nightmarish” dilemma as it struggles to replace the ‘woman’s place in the home’ reference in the constitution with a more contemporary reflection. “Times have changed,” sighed a weary committee member yesterday. “Lots of women and families don’t have a home nowadays. But then ‘emergency accommodation’… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

The coalition has sought to ward off surprise criticism of the HSE’s expansion of the free contraceptive scheme, which now covers women aged 27-30. According to health minister Stephen Donnelly: “Fianna Fáil have been keen defenders of women’s reproductive rights ever since it became a politically advantageous policy for us to hold.” While some within… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

In an emotional TV address, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his “total devastation” at the death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, saying his death “could never have been predicted in a million years”. “I have loved this man many years,” said a tearful Putin as he peeled several onions. “This is the most… Read more »

September 7, 2023 Craic & Codology

RTÉ’s SCOPING document outlining plans to introduce a register of interests for staff has sent shock waves throughout the national broadcaster. Some of the country’s best-known presenters immediately condemned the proposals as “unfair”, “outrageous” and “totally draconian”. The media minister, however, welcomed the latest “strict conditions” to ensure “as much transparency as possible” within GDPR… Read more »