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The Claire Byrne Live Debate (11 Days To Election)

Posted on Jan 28, 2020 by NFB

I decided not to take in the Virgin Media debate last week, and I won’t be watching the RTE equivalent closer to polling day, because I simply cannot countenance an hour or more of Leo Varadkar and Michael Martin insisting … Continue reading →

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Fiscal Compact Aftermath: Party By Party

Posted on Jun 13, 2012 by NFB

In line with the party-by-party thing that I wrote at the start of the campaign, I might as well finish off my coverage of the Fiscal Compact referendum with the same thing, a few months on. Fine Gael Well, they … Continue reading →

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Nine Quick Thoughts About Game Of Thrones

Posted on Sep 7, 2011 by NFB

1. Might be a problem in a series where every other chapter consists of characters basically saying/thinking “To solve this problem, I may have to resort to…intrigue.” 2. Complexity, in terms of plot and the amounts of characters, is a … Continue reading →

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NFBs General Election Index

Posted on Mar 2, 2011 by NFB

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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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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The Children Are Our Future…Referendum Topic (Three Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 22, 2011 by NFB

Gerry Adams doesn’t think Ireland would suffer any harsh consequences if we failed to live up to the agreements of the EU/IMF bailout. I’m just going to leave that sentence as it is, I think it speaks volumes about his … 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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Irish Election Debate – Live Blog

Posted on Feb 14, 2011 by NFB

An experiment from NFB tonight. Click Here to access a pop-out window (starting at 9.30) where I will follow tonight’s election debate as it happens. Once it’s finished I will copy and paste it to this post so others can read. If this … Continue reading →

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Gilmore Can’t Have My Organs! (11 Days To Election)

Posted on Feb 14, 2011 by NFB

I’m guessing it is just to be contrary, but the Green Party has come out in defence of the Seanad. Really, they’re doing anything to stay in the spotlight and distance themselves from Fianna Fail, even if the idea is … 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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