I can't understand why the Taoiseach goes on these jaunts to the White House. It'd be far more logical to send our first citizen. Isn't that their job? Trade deegations travel with the Taoiseach. Amid all the schmaltz, real work gets done on the economic front, with business meetings and networking...

I doubt he even knows Ireland has a President, he probably assumed it was Martin, or maybe Conor. I was amused at the opposition being upset Martin didn't correct him - wtf would have been the point? Martin probably hesitated because he couldn't believe his ears, and then the moment passed amid all...

Part of Trump's blown ego and narcissism will be the idea he can stand at any podium and run a lot of barely associative nonsense and get away with it. It really is embarrassing for any US citizen with more than two brain cells to rub together. Trump will have convinced himself long ago that he is ...

Well, Trump misgendered Catherine Connolly, referring to Ireland's President as "he". In fact Trump's whole rambling presser, wandering from one topic to another, referencing bizarre conspiracy theories, blathering, back-tracking, talking total nonsense...well, it was a tad worrying. While...

Michael Martin in a presser with Trump now..It started warmly with an exchange on trade relations between the two countries American journalists taking over now, close questioning Trump on Iran, NATO. Keir Starmer's lack of support..even the snail that is holding up the development of Trump's Doonbe...

A friend whose husband is American says the Americans are not as obsessed with foreign wars as we Europeans are. They don't follow the war in the same detail. It all seems very, very far away The only real thing that provokes a strong reaction from them is the dollar in their pocket. If petrol at th...

My GP practice keeps afternoon appointments open for those who ring up that morning. No problem getting one if you ring around 9. No matter how early you phone, my GP is queued out. You have to be careful about repeat prescriptions for vital medications--don't leave it too close to the time you are...

I get seen within a week, or sooner if its needed in the south. But that said two weeks is the norm in the north, as my elderly parents can unhappily attest. In addition, there is considerable discussion uk wide about charging for GP visits in an attempt to reduce the number of unneeded visits. TLD...

I must say I find the prospect of Unionists and Republicans kissing, hugging and dancing truly scarifying. Give me dreary steeples any day of the week. Seriously, i was a mere paiste in the 70's, and I don't expect to see it in my lifetime either. Well, if in my lifetime I could get to see my GP wi...

I certainly don't expect to see a UI in my lifetime, short as it will be from now, and I think I'm the happier for it. Well, I haven't many years left either, so not even sure if I'll see the end of the Iran war, never mind a United Ireland I'm up for a United Ireland, but there is such complexity,...

I would love a "New Ireland" or a "New Republic"-- this Utopian dream is even more attractive as the world goes up in flames, children die and the world economy is about to blow.... But you know, it remains a dream. Politicians--unless they are Ayatollah père or fils --have to op...

Iran is not Iraq, Libya, Syria, etc. Basically you don't have the same types roaming Iran as you have in those countries. The majority of their people are different to these types. They are an intelligent and civilised people. (also learned a lesson, e.g. about the errors of their leftists in the 7...

p.ie man wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2026 2:33 pm Straits of hormuz are impossible to secure. Too narrow. Just saw footage of a oil tanker got hit

Yes, that's what I thought. Apparently they are narrow and shallow. But they are a crucial route..…login to view the rest of this post

https://www.thetimes.com/article/935f74f8-5833-4c55-8bf5-52c767ccd8d8?shareToken=7100bda04fc9eeabbfe219a43258f4dd In the UK Drivers face a rise in petrol prices to above pre-pandemic highs if America’s attack on Iran disrupts oil markets and combines with the Treasury’s forthcoming reversal of a 5p...

The reality is that in the real world disability can be problematic and requires some nimble footwork to navigate its competing and complex demands and manifestations "Inclusivity" is wonderful until it throws you a curve ball. It is easier to applaud at one remove in some cute, feel-good ...

Although I understand how in normal circumstances the "N" word is---and has been for a long time-- very offensive Still, I'm afraid I find the whole thing hilarious An actor wins a Bafta award for portraying John Davidson in a film celebrating his courage and highlighting his disability, a...

Two posters I found to be very well informed after the 2008 Financial Crash were Taxi Driver on p.ie and 2Pack on The Property Pin. Taxi Driver gave rational explanations of the real world options available to us, while many posters ran around like headless chickens screaming "default now"...

There appears to be an awful lot of what seems to be 'code-wording' in emails between Epstein and some prominent people including physicians of note. 'Cream cheese' and 'Pizza' being two that look very like disguised references to something else. Either that or Epstein was living entirely from crea...

Anyway, back on topic. How did the trip go? I guess Connolly could have said "Londonderry" when she was in Belfast, and " Derry" when she was in Derry That's what Bill Clinton did---in recognition of "the two traditions on this island" etc etc etc If we are serious abou...

It's amazing how far a pretty face and a posh accent can get you. All I have seen is Holly getting some soft soap interviews from the media. A party of bandwagoneers. In fairness, she is not as negative or trenchant as some SF spokespersons. She seems more realistic and less threatening. She doesn'...

I keep thinking back to one of the most disturbing novels I've ever read- something that made me quite concerned about the author- Brett Easton Ellis's 'American Psycho' which was later made into a Hollywood movie. The novel was a sort of stream of consciousness and diary of a psychopath who was ab...

Interesting take from Moira Donegan in the Guardian on the source of Epstein's attraction for the dizzying array of the rich and famous that Epstein was in contact with " Epstein was not ostracised for his crimes. To some powerful men, he became even more appealing" Epstein himself believe...

I'm trying to understand the Soc Dems' Homes For Ireland investment fund. As I understand it, it would be a voluntary investment by savers into the State backed fund. The money would be exempt from DIRT, and would offer more favourable returns than money sitting in bank deposits at the moment This m...

I think the reference to Stephen Ward is a good one and the comparison is apt. Funnily enough I was just thinking about Profumo the other day and how his career ended simply because he was sharing a girlfriend who was also sleeping with a Russian attache from the embassy in London. As usual, it was...

Marina Hyde nailing it, as usual.

Great article

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfr ... omen-girls