Category: Craic & Codology

ECSTATIC PRAISE FOR ‘KIN’ SEASON 2

March 23, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Leo Varadkar IT’S AMAZING to witness the ongoing success of quality home-grown talent. Great stuff, guys – highly deserved. And speaking of being at the top of one’s game, I’m no stranger to highs and lows myself, but Fine Gael’s abysmal poll ratings of late should carry a trigger warning. Micheál Martin RTÉ’S SECOND season… Read more »

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GREENS ‘NOT SENSIBLE’ CONTROVERSY

March 23, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

by Phil Twitter Green Party communications director Thomas Malarky has again apologised for describing Dublin Central TD Neasa Hourigan as being “not sensible”. “People can imagine how very sorry I am for this dramatic error,” said the official yesterday. “And of course I’m particularly sorry that I was caught.” The controversial post prompted the Greens… Read more »

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KEY POINTS FROM THAT SF ‘REVENGE’ BOOK ON SHANE ROSS

March 23, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Shane was a member of a pernicious organisation known as Fine Gael Ross associated with political corpses in order to get into government The former minister still won’t shut up about Stepaside Garda Station Very little evidence to suggest the Independent Alliance has completely disbanded He still hasn’t gone away you know, unfortunately

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KENNY CONFIDENT OF HISTORIC FRENCH RESULT

March 23, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Ahead of Ireland’s crunch Euro qualifier against France, Stephen Kenny has expressed confidence about a history-making result, with a record home defeat potentially on the cards. After a disappointing Nations League campaign, the boys in green are huge outsiders against the French superstars, but Kenny sounded a defiant note. “I think the fans will see… Read more »

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VARADKAR IN ‘WELL-JUDGED’ SPEECH SCANDAL

March 23, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has caused uproar with a speech delivered in the US in which he made a series of incisive political comments. The gaffe marked a major embarrassment for the Taoiseach, who has otherwise spent the American trip making poorly received gags about being an intern in Washington. “There was widespread shock at the… Read more »

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REACTIONS TO SILICON VALLEY BANK COLLAPSE

March 23, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

Micheál Martin It’s desperately sad news that one of America’s biggest banks has gone the way of Anglo. Unfortunately I only found out about SVB’s demise when it was too late and Fianna Fáil were no longer in a position to bail them out. Jeffrey Donaldson It’s absolutely amazing that such a small and obscure… Read more »

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THAT BIDEN OIRISH SPEECH

March 23, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

A chairde, It’s wonderful to be here in your amazing country, having been invited by your Prime Teeshock Leo DiCaprio. Some have accused me of having a clichéd view of Ireland but I totally disagree, as I was saying earlier over a Guinness to Paddy, a farmer I’d met whilst out on his donkey. He… Read more »

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CARTOONS 4106-16

March 23, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-01

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-04

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-05

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-06

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-07

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-08

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-09

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-10

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-11

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-12

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-13

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-14

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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CARTOONS 4105-15

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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OZONE

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology, Ozone

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FESTY O’SEMTEX

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology, Festy O'Semtex

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CARTOONS 4105-16

March 8, 2023 Cartoons, Craic & Codology

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WHO THE HELL IS HOLLY?

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

WHO IS this political meteor and doe-eyed newcomer who is set to rock Leinster House to its very foundations? Make no mistake, when the sensational news broke that the youthful Cork TD Holly Cairns was to head up the Social Democrats party, the entire country came together as one to ask: “Who?” According to one member… Read more »

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THE DUP’S SEVEN TESTS FOR THE WINDSOR AGREEMENT

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

1. Does it benefit Them’uns at all? 2. Can we easily add the word “NO” before the new agreement’s title? 3. Will it result in a peerage? 4. Can we use it to stick it to Them’uns? 5. Was it signed on the Lord’s Day? 6. Does it ensure we are treated like other British… Read more »

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UKRAINE ANNIVERSARY: CASUALTIES MOUNTING

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, news desks across Ireland say casualties continue to spiral at an unprecedented rate. “We lost poor Jeff last Thursday, just a week after he was sent to the front pages,” sighed one newspaper boss in the Midlands. “I’m afraid 2,000 words on the afternoon shift did… Read more »

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WARM WELCOME FOR DEFAMATION LEGISLATION REFORM

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

Leo Varadkar I’M PERSONALLY fast-tracking the reforms as this is something I care deeply about – and it’s certainly nothing at all to do with the Shinners. In the meantime, I’m confident the country’s media will continue to understand their responsibility in dealing with private matters concerning leading politicians… Thanks, guys. Shane Ross IRELAND’S antiquated… Read more »

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JARLATH BURNS’S PRIORITIES AS GAA PRESIDENT

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

Maximum of 25 extra men allowed when team is defending last-minute free Fines and suspensions imposed if matches fail to end in mass brawl Negotiate deal with WWE and UFC for club championship coverage Medal of bravery for goalkeepers facing Dublin in Leinster football championship New hurling tier exclusively for Limerick

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AMNASTY INTERNATIONAL – VICTIM OF THE MONTH

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

Dinny’s worried face says it all. Mercilessly targeted by bond creditors, he may lose up to 90% of his Digihell group. As well as being a devastating blow to his legendary ego, it would force him to get a new monthly mobile plan and would be a cruel fate for a much-loved businessman, celebrated for… Read more »

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NPHET EXPERT SLAMS NPHET

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

FORMER NPHET member Professor Martin Comical has launched a stinging attack on the state advisory team’s handling of lockdown measures during the pandemic. Said the UCG academic: “Apart from the vaccination – which should have been 100% mandatory – all the other guidelines were a gross denial of basic human rights. “We told people to… Read more »

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WINDSOR FRAMEWORK GLOSSARY

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

• Tory-fied: The fear that fragile perishables might not last long • Boris Proofed: Heavy duty vellum paper used to ensure text cannot be torn up • Collinsated: Goods that may not be registered properly • Trussed: Passed through very quickly •DUP Brake: Mechanism by which everything comes to a complete and indefinite halt

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DR BERTIE ANSWERS YOUR PERSONAL QUESTIONS

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

Dear Dr Bertie, I sweat a lot after vigorous exercise. Should I be worried about this? Drumcondra resident. Dr Bertie says: It’s completely normal to perspire during the course of some physical activity. I myself will be running between now and the next presidential election. However, try keep to keep clean – I’ve been trying… Read more »

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REACTIONS TO NEW SOC DEM LEADER HOLLY CAIRNS

March 8, 2023 Craic & Codology

Micheál Martin I wish Holly all the best but I would caution politicians – and especially my own party – against rapid leadership changes anytime soon. It’s far better to stick with a tried-and-tested leader who is slightly ahead of the Soc Dems in the polls. Stephen Kenny I’m worried this course of action could… Read more »

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