April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Leinster House descended into uproar last night, as a full 24 hours elapsed without the Government facing a no-confidence vote. Amid heated Dáil exchanges, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar accused the opposition of engaging in “political theatre” and “performance art”. “Disrupting the usual onslaught of no-confidence motions is unacceptable,” raged Vlad. “The Government maintains a tight schedule… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

By our Enoch Berk staff Reporters had tears in their eyes after the latest development in the Enoch Burke case, the High Court has heard. Unable to believe their luck, the journalists stampeded from the courtroom to churn out another 3,000 words about the incredible case. The court also heard that hacks have concerns about… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Benjamin Netanyahu Trump appointed three supreme court judges and still ended up falling foul of the law. It’s a sobering reminder to everyone of the importance of making sure that you appoint all of the judiciary and not just some of them. Emmanuel Macron Donald will be 77 years old in June and he is… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

THE TERROR threat level in Northern Ireland has increased from “substantial” to “severe”, meaning that more outbursts are likely over the coming weeks. Said one security expert: “Apart from dissident activity, there has been a series of disturbing incidents linked to a long-running feud between loyalist gangs. In particular, we have noted vicious in-fighting among… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Bacik’s Gamble Lost the run of herself at a recent gathering in Cork for the housing stakes and experts have warned that she needs to rein in expectations. Finds the going tough when having to defend performances between 2011-16. Neasa’s Journey Failure to jump the Eviction Ban fence meant an automatic 15-month suspension from the… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Government to keep chasing its tail over housing Leo Varadkar to be muzzled when he goes abroad More protections for terrified sheep (Green TDs etc) Find out what brought Jim O’Callaghan to heel Stephen Donnelly still making a dog’s dinner of health Identify which ministers are prone to backbiting

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Ivana Bacik has said Labour aims to provide one million press releases over the next decade, arguing that “new thinking” is required to save the party from political extinction. Ms Bacik also wants to introduce unlimited travel, particularly for Labour TDs craving foreign junkets and ministerial perks. “Labour is built on foundations of sand and… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Former Ireland star Shane Long has slammed Stephen Kenny for an intensely “embarrassing” experience a couple of years ago, when the striker was actually included in an Irish starting 11. In the mortifying appearance, Long turned in a customary performance, missing a series of gilt-edged chances, leaving him furious with the Irish manager. “I actually… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

DUBLIN CAR owners and manufacturers have again called for an outright ban on journalist and broadcaster Una Mullally. Said one irate commuter, Mike Madeup: “It’s time to get rid of her selfish, left-wing hysteria. After all, her articles are routinely abandoned and left unread by large swathes of the population.” According to automotive industry spokesperson… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

BRITISH GAMBLING giant William Hill has been hit with a record £19.2m fine for failing to safeguard gamblers – sorry, customers – and failing to have robust anti-money-laundering controls in place. A spokesman for the company said: “William Hill has a proud and proven record of implementing the highest possible standards to protect vulnerable gambling… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

The Defence Forces’ scrambling of aircraft after spotting Russian vessels has been met with widespread disbelief, with defence analysts unaware that the Air Corps had any aircraft. Similarly, reports that ships were also deployed has proved equally confounding to military observers. “Firstly, the Defence Forces are usually too busy dealing with the fallout from the… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

In recent years and in common with all other media organisations, this publication may have inadvertently lent the impression that we regarded the national football team as being led by a naive, romantic daydreamer who couldn’t lead a procession let alone an international football side. Headlines such as “Republic Of Imbeciles”, “Kenny’s Kids Couldn’t Score… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Sparring: Tense chat with Off The Ball presenter Gloves: What come off during an interview Below the belt: How you view line of questioning Knock-out blow: Shane Hannon lands a haymaker On the ropes: Taking a pummelling on social media Throw in the towel: Make apologetic Twitter statement

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Articles about Simon Harris must always be placed in a prominent position Irish Times columnists will continue to act as judge and jury on everyone Legislation to tackle the ‘chilling effect’, ie ministers staging cringe-worthy photo ops Discourage media outlets from reporting on sickening content (Leo Varadkar’s fridge etc) Libel awards to be capped at… Read more »

April 6, 2023 Craic & Codology

Eamon Ryan Terrible to see Gwyneth Paltrow courting disaster. Not only a great actor but also a powerful voice for everything alternative. But it’s all downhill now while facing the constant dread of uncoupling from those closest to her. Er, … Ryan Tubridy TV entertainment at its best. What more could viewers ask for? A… Read more »