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The Last Debate

Posted on Feb 22, 2011 by NFB

Here we go with the last debate, and also another liveblogging experiment. Well, not really, but I will be updating this post as we go along. So, just hit refresh if you’re interested in keeping up. Edit: Debate is done, … Continue reading →

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14 Years Later, No Irish (Nine Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 16, 2011 by NFB

A few things catching my eye today. Gerry Adams found himself stuck in a familiar position on Pat Kenny this morning, spending most of his time deflecting questions about his past, his involvement with the IRA and the murder of Jean McConville. … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Boring Sunday (12 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 13, 2011 by NFB

Weekends are quiet. They always are. Politicians know this. Fine Gael has officially launched its “Constitution Day” plans, the idea of a single day of referendums to abolish the Seanad, reduce Presidential terms and the number of TDs, and give the Dail the … Continue reading →

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Cat Fight! (13 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 13, 2011 by NFB

So Fine Gael and Labour are going at each other big time over economic policy, to the extent that it is becoming a bit of a distraction. It certainly isn’t going to boost confidence in the next government if they … Continue reading →

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17 Candidates!? (17 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 8, 2011 by NFB

Wicklow holds the record for the most candidates: 17. Five seats up for grabs. The 17 are three FG, two FF, three Lab, one SF, one G, five Inds and two from Fis Nua. Really looking forward to seeing how that one works out. Kind of astonished Fis Nua, a new … Continue reading →

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This Is A Party Political Blog Post On Behalf Of NFB (20 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 5, 2011 by NFB

One wonders what Enda Kenny is thinking. First it was an (alleged) remark from Vincent Browne about how Kenny should shoot himself, and now…his empty seat will symbolise emigration? What? No, it’s not going to rub. Just looking worse and worse … Continue reading →

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Debating The Debate (21 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 4, 2011 by NFB

The big thing today seems to be Enda Kenny’s refusal to appear on TV3 with Vincent Browne, over some alleged remarks the TV3 man-made at a charity dinner a while back (allegedly, allegedly, Browne suggested Kenny should lock himself in a dark room with a gun and some whiskey). I … Continue reading →

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