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Campaign Diary #16

October 18th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

Firstly some posts on the referendums which you should go and read before you vote. Andrea Pappin has a post on the Judicial Pay Referendum and will be returning for a go at the Oireachtas Inquiry Referendum. Fiona de Londras has also written regarding the Judicial Pay Referendum. Both posts have links within to other […]

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Campaign Diary #15

October 17th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

Last night David Norris tweeted (I doubt it was himself) that he was making a very important speech today. It became clear soon after that he’s not quitting and there are no letters coming. It’s a ‘reaffirming’ speech according to his campaign team. —– To add to last weeks skipping in a school playground, Sean […]

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Campaign Diary #14

October 16th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics

A Bumper Weekend Edition First up today’s REDC opinion poll leader Sean Gallagher. His presidential election broadcast. —– Brendan Strong blogs his opinions on the candidates. —– The Gay Mitchell Story – according to Johnny Doyle! —– Channel 4 News have been over for a visit. Carl Dinnen’s report on the campaign. —– I previously […]

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Campaign Diary #13

October 14th, 2011 · 8 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

Spotted canvassing in Dublin West for the bye-election for FF candidate Cllr. David McGuinness, was one Rory O’Hanlon, former boss of Sean Gallagher. He was accompanied by Brendan Smith TD.  By pure chance I met Cllr McGuinness’s father on Wednesday night. Very proud Dad. I’m told O’Hanlon didn’t mention Gallagher during the canvass, the eyes […]

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Candidate’s tunes – Mary Davis

October 13th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics

Just in from Mary Davis, her favourite song. Wake up maggie I think I got something to say to you It’s late september and I really should be back at school I know I keep you amused but I feel I’m being used Oh maggie I couldn’t have tried any more You lured me away […]

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