SF Leadership Step Up ‘Nae To Lisbon’ Campaign
Sex And The City Movie Review by Tabitha Spane
Carrie, the girls and token gay friend OMG! (that’s bitch talk for Oh My God!!) Girls, it’s finally here! It’s been four years since Sex And The City left our small screens, and now Carrie and Co are back with a bang where they truly belong – on the BIG screen. It’s a three-and-a-half hour [...]
Criminal Gangs Supplying Army With “Quality” Weapons
Some high-tech Irish army weapons, which are in use in peace-keeping and enforcement missions overseas, have been procured illicitly by members of the defence forces from criminal gangs around the country it has come to light. One sergeant, ‘Mark’ – not his real name – in an infantry battalion based in the southern brigade confirmed [...]
Ireland and Europe, A Shared History Part 2
Lord Sourpuss Oliver Wartsnall Cromwell And we are back, with Part 2 of Ireland and Europe, Our Shared Histories! Or ‘A Shared History’ or whatever. Last week we discovered how the Vikings relinquished the rape/pillaging rights of Ireland to the Normans in the 12th century. But it was also around this time that that venerable [...]
Opinion Poll Reveals Boost For Government, Opinion Polls
Public satisfaction with the present government and opinion polls has increased significantly, says an opinion poll published today. The TNG/lotr poll in today’s Cork Pravda newspaper shows support for Fianna Fáil has increased 7 points to 41% since the new year, while satisfaction with polls compiled by the renowned Gallop organisation has jumped 5 points [...]
Earthquake/Cyclone Death Toll Estimated At 50,000-80,000 In China And/Or Burma
Devastation in Burma after the earthquake… sorry cyclone Media outlets reporting from China say the official death toll from the cyclone has now risen to over 78,000. Sorry, the death toll from the earthquake has reached over 78,000. According to Chinese state television, the deaths are estimated to be “over 50,000” – quoting figures released [...]
Tumour The Size of Ted Kennedy’s Head Found In Ted Kennedy’s Head
Bush Apologises For Koran Torture Via Bebo
US President George Bush has apologised to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki over the violent interrogation of the Koran by US troops earlier this week. According to Iraqi television, Mr Bush posted his apology in the comments section of Mr Maliki’s Bebo page yesterday. Both leaders’ Bebo pages are set to private so the comment [...]
Cowen Under Fire For Use of Forbidden F-Word In Dáil
Mr Cowen criticised for ‘Freemason’ remark A government spokesman has denied Taoiseach Brian Cowen was referring to Fine Gael when he used an obscene f-word in the Dáil chamber yesterday morning. At the close of Leaders Questions, Mr Cowen turned to Tánaiste Mary Coughlan and said: “We need to get a handle on this, those [...]
Ireland and Europe, A Shared History Part 1
As you all know by now the Lisbon Treaty referendum will take place on June 12. Whether you’re interested or not (most likely not) or whether we vote yes or no, it will undoubtedly herald another chapter in Ireland’s ongoing relationship with our European brethren. As such, maybe now is the time to cast our [...]
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