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Review: Extra Ordinary

Extra Ordinary Trailer Something I might have failed to mention when I was reviewing The Man Who Wanted To Fly back in July is that I have struggled to catch Irish cinema this year. That documentary, though (whisper it) technically … Continue reading

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Aras 18: Who I Am Voting For

When it comes to choosing who I will vote for this Friday, I considered what I expect out of an Irish President. There are three things to consider. The first, and probably most important in reality, is the ceremonial aspect … Continue reading

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Aras 18: The Primetime Debate

So, for the last time with the full orchestra, its another Presidential debate. My opinions on the candidates: Peter Casey Calls Higgins a liar flat out at first. He really doesn’t seem to get how bad it makes him look. … Continue reading

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Aras 18: Ten Questions For Irish Presidential Candidates

We have just left the period ahead of the actual start of a Presidential campaign, where a succession of possible candidates throw their name forward, some, or even many, of which will fail to get a nomination. It’s silly season … Continue reading

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The NUI Seanad Election Results (2016)

The count is over, and we have most of a Seanad. How did things turn out in the NUI constituency? No-hopers (0-500 votes): Jerry Beades, Paul D’Alton, Karen Devine, Owen Joseph Dineen, Luke Field, Ross Golden-Bannon, John Higgins, Daragh McGreal, … Continue reading

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The “Tweetgate” Effect

Poor old Sean Gallagher. The whole affair over that Frontline debate had a stink of it, and it wasn’t just coming from him. The revelation that RTE botched its own vetting procedures on accurate content to introduce to the debate … Continue reading

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: Higgins On The Last Word

Impressions: -Bloody hell, he can be condescending. You understand the powers of the President? What a coincidence, so do I! You’re not alone! -I don’t care what his great Grandad did 80 years ago. -Paraphrasing: “I think assassinations are wrong” “Was Osama … Continue reading

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Clusterf**k To The Aras: And Then There Were Seven

It has been a busy week in the Irish Presidential race. I previously expressed my doubts that David Norris could get the required number of Oireachtas members or county councils in order to get on the ballot. I based this … Continue reading

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How Crowley Could Have Won

Fianna Fail has decided to turn its back on the Presidential race, a decision I am somewhat dumbfounded about. The crazy way that Martin has approached celebrity candidates, the spurning of Brian Crowley, the way the entire affair has become … Continue reading

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NFBs General Election Index

The coverage is done. if you ever feel nostalgic, you can come here. The Daily Round Up Posts And Here We Go (24 Days To Election) Promises, Promises (23 Days To Election) Honest Fighters (22 Days To Election) Debating The … Continue reading

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