The race may seem to be more about ruling themselves out of the race to replace Bertie Ahern but, as Adam says at Irish Election, with Brian Cowen all but crowned, “The real power struggle seems to be for the Deputy Leadership / Tanaiste Portfolio..” and, potentially, the next leadership race. It’s another echo of the Blair/Brown handover..
Interesting BBC article on an upcoming presentation and talk [Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 17 August] by lecturer and broadcaster Stephen Price on the subject of his new book – The Earl Bishop. The 18th Century ”Earl Bishop” was Frederick Augustus Hervey, fourth Earl of Bristol and Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry. Hervey was also elected [...] read our review »
What we need for An Taoiseach is a candidate keen on the peace process, not averse to dubious land deals, capable of putting the interests of his constituency first whatever the context, and a strong supporter of Her Majesty’s £ Sterling.
Thus, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you An Taoiseach Ian Paisley Junior. (Though Da also has time on his hands).
How about Mugabe?
It wasn’t funny the first time, Dewi..
The King is dead, long live the Fianna Fail King. The white smoke is about to bellow for the anointed head of Ireland, a man we are told who has more gut feeling, sympathy and understanding for Northern Nationalists than any of his predecessors. In Fianna Fail terms that usually means he will go overboard to appease Unionists, sideline Republicans and bring in more draconian legislation to go after ‘subversives’. Heard it all before. RHUBARB RHUBARB RHUBARB!!!
I’m sorry, but I physically cannot reconcile the word “jockey” with Biffo Cowen…
Oh balls, I thought this was a thread about the Grand National. My method of picking horses is to let one of my children scribble on the form sheet and pick the horse with the most scribble on it. Oddly, most years I make a profit. Maybe FF could use a similar method?