24 May
Political Broadcast TV « Unstranger's Blog
An article about Eamon Gilmore seen on unstranger.wordpress.com
… this time I want the FF party to be eliminated and routed utterly, I have no choice but to support the opposition politicians; for now. This therefore is a youtube political broadcast from the Labour party leader Eamon Gilmore. …... Continue reading »
All aflutter: Green Flag flies over Killala NS
An article about Dara Calleary seen on westernpeople.ie
“YOUR Green Flag will fly for evermore,” Dara Calleary, newly-appointed Minister of State, assured the proud children of St Joseph’s National School in Killala this week as they celebrated their achievement.... Continue reading »
| Irish Examiner
An article about Mary Harney seen on irishexaminer.com
I had to personally write to Mary Harney to do something about it, but even then he was seven weeks waiting for the operation and he couldn't take in any food at all, it was all on a drip. “He lost two kilos in that time. …... Continue reading »
Unresolved Business
An article about Jackie Healy-Rae seen on icecreamireland.com
The other day, when driving from Killarney to Dingle, I noticed that the road signs had been spray-painted again. Some helpful graffiti artist had decided once again to try to help tourists find the town without a name. …... Continue reading »
The Connolly Column: Cowen's blinkers firmly on
An article about Brian Cowen seen on theconnollycolumn.blogspot.com
Brian Cowen thinks that his leadership of the sinking-ship/lame-duck Fianna Fáil is secure and that the upcoming electoral slaughter of said party will not affect the stability of his coalition government. From Ireland Online: …... Continue reading »
Woods and Church stand by redress deal | Irish Examiner
An article about Batt O'Keeffe seen on irishexaminer.com
Current Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe has ruled out such a move, while former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he stood by the original deal. However, campaigners and the opposition have demanded that the Church foot more of the bill …... Continue reading »
Local Fresh Produce Crippled by Foreign Imports - Deputy Noel …
An article about Noel Coonan seen on thurles.info
Replacing local fresh high quality produce with foreign imports is crippling the Irish Farming Community stated Deputy Noel Coonan North Tipperary's. … Local Fresh Produce Crippled by Foreign Imports - Deputy Noel Coonan …... Continue reading »
23 May
Citizen Europe: Blogger Interviews Irish Minister for European Affairs
An article about Dick Roche seen on citizen-europe.blogspot.com
It's great that someone at the level of a Minister has granted a 50 minute interview to a blogger, so (no matter what you think of his politics) Dick Roche should be congratulated for that. The audio quality on the recording is not …... Continue reading »
The Looney Left: Election Diary: T- 14:
An article about Enda Kenny seen on thelooneyleft.blogspot.com
Some very interesting discussions on the doorsteps ranged from Enda Kenny to Labour's position on the public sector and the Ryan Report on Industrial Schools. The area we canvassed tonight would be considered middle class but the anger …... Continue reading »
Mary and Phil
An article about Mary White seen on localelections.ie/blog
” We can stand the heat in the kitchen, we’re flameproof “! ….So said Mary White, Deputy leader of the Green Party this morning of the Greens participation in government with Fianna Fail. They got into a full and Frank discussion did …... Continue reading »
Cork City Council 2009 – Northside Wards « Conor Reidy
An article about Bernard Allen seen on conorreidy.wordpress.com
Patricia Gosch attained the lowest vote in 2004 with 0.58 of the quota however with Fine Gael's popularity and the support of sitting Northside T.D., Bernard Allen, she should retain this seat. Mick Barry (Socialist) pulled off quite a …... Continue reading »
The words of Bertie Ahern | The Hoff - Seamus Whelehan
An article about Bertie Ahern seen on corkmedia.net
Posted: 21 May 2009 03:11 AM PDT One of things overlooked yesterday when the report came out was the recommendation of the commission. The report.... Continue reading »
INLA colours fly at maximum security prison
An article about Charlie Flanagan seen on fenian32.livejournal.com
By Cormac Looney and Charlie Mallon Herald.ie Wednesday May 13 2009 There is further embarrassment for Justice Minister Dermot Ahern this evening after it emerged that a paramilitary flag is being flown at Ireland’s maximum security …... Continue reading »
Does Dermot Ahern Read Blogs?
An article about Dermot Ahern seen on faduda.ie
Does Dermot Ahern read this blog? On May Day, I wrote here that the justice minister’s proposal to create a criminal offence of blasphemous libel with a fine of up to €100000 was ‘a return to the brilliance that gave us revenue …... Continue reading »
Oh Mary (Coughlan)! Why Don't You Get Some Sense?
An article about Mary Coughlan seen on cllrmaryroche.blogspot.com
Tánaiste Mary Coughlan was in Waterford on Friday of last week displaying in a very clear manner, the arrogance that has come to characterise Fianna Fáil in recent years and months. When asked, at the 'Innovate to Compete' conference in …... Continue reading »
O'Keeffe invites Harney to Cancer journey demonstration | Ocean FM
An article about Mary Harney seen on oceanfm.ie
The Labour Party European election candidate for Ireland North West, Susan O'Keeffe has invited Mary Harney on a four and a half hour bus journey from.... Continue reading »
Head Rambles » Blog Archive » Pleased my arse
An article about Michael Woods seen on headrambles.com
Michael Woods was challenged yesterday to explain the appalling agreement made in 2002 whereby the religious institutions would only be liable for a maximum of €128 million in compensation to the victims of abuse. …... Continue reading »
Consider yourself warned « Where do we go from here
An article about Simon Coveney seen on snc2003.wordpress.com
Recently a friend of mine (not a FFer) suggested I have a word with Simon Coveney about getting myself a job. I was shocked that such an attitude still existed anywhere else other than FF where at least I expected it and I told him so. …... Continue reading »
21 May
Mountcharles residents to close road on 19th of June | Ocean FM
An article about Mary Coughlan seen on oceanfm.ie
Tanaiste Mary Coughlan said in Ballyshannon on Monday that the green light has been given for funding to allow for the roads resurfacing. However residents are angry that no progress has been made. …... Continue reading »
Submission to Justice Committee | blasphemy.ie
An article about Micheal Martin seen on blasphemy.ie
The Minister for Foreign affairs, Micheal Martin, later explained why Ireland had taken this position. He told the Dail that: “We believe that the concept of defamation of religion is not consistent with the promotion and protection of …... Continue reading »
Economy Vs Environment TOMORROW!
An article about Eamon Ryan seen on leviathan.ie
Panel includes: Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan; architect and broadcaster, Duncan Stewart; David Horgan of Petrel Resources; and Paul Sommerville of Delta Index. Musical satire from Paddy Cullivan, …... Continue reading »
John Gormley and Local candidates at the, Green Party Local …
An article about John Gormley seen on flickr.com/photos/thegreenparty
Minister John Gormley and candiates at the, Green Party Local Manifesto Launch 2009.... Continue reading »
Question about Paintball Markers in the Dail - PaintBaller.ie
An article about Finian McGrath seen on paintballer.ie
Thanks to Sparks for Posting this on Boards.ie boards.ie - View Single Post - Parliamentary Questions 275. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister.... Continue reading »
Cross-party meeting in Leinster House over proposed fire station …
An article about Michael Finneran seen on oceanfm.ie
The delegation will meet with the Minister of State for Housing and Local Services, Michael Finneran at a meeting at Leinster House this afternoon. Sinn Féin Bundoran Town Councillor, Mick McMahon says its vital that both councils stick …... Continue reading »
Taxi Drivers For Change… Still working hard | Irish Taxi
An article about Noel Dempsey seen on irishtaxi.org
… a meeting with Minister Noel Dempsey (Kathleen cut in saying they don't represent the associations present, whereby she was interrupted and told that indeed they do represent them and 19 other associations which were not present) …... Continue reading »