Monthly Archives: September 2011

McGuinness’ IRA amnesia not credible

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

The entry of reformed terrorist Martin McGuinness into the Irish Presidential race has certainly reinvigorated, what had become, a staid campaign but dangerously high levels of obfuscation risk returning the whole election to high farce. First of all, it is … Continue reading →

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Fianna Fáil presses the self-destruct button

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

It has latterly become clear why Fianna Fáil wasn’t utterly obliterated in the last general election – the 18 hardy souls still hanging onto their Dáil seats are there to provide the rest of us with comic relief. How else … Continue reading →

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FF leopard can’t change its spots

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Many are suffering in Ireland today but, perhaps, none more grievously than Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin who just can’t catch a break – unless it’s a tree falling on his head. Portrayed as an altar boy in a Mario … Continue reading →

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