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They haven’t gone away but are ‘down here’ avoiding questions

October 13th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

No diary today… last night’s debate was just too bizarre. Back when the dust settles – or someone answers a question they are asked.

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David Norris – They Bless Goldfish

October 12th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

Campaign music – ok well music about the candidates then. Uploaded yesterday by DjUachtarain, and interesting in reminding us how little Senator Norris has spoken about lesbian and gay issues during the campaign in fact everyone else has mentioned him in this area but not the candidate himself.

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Campaign Diary #12

October 12th, 2011 · Comments Off on Campaign Diary #12 · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

Advertising practitioner, brand expert (and gentleman) Nick McGivney has written some very helpful advice on social media using brand management perspectives for those considering running for public office and those who work with them. —— Don’t forget to keep an eye on Irish Election Literature Blog – he’s got some gems lately including a badge […]

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Campaign Diary #11

October 11th, 2011 · Comments Off on Campaign Diary #11 · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

More movie watching for you today. Martin the Movie – in the west last weekend. It’s 10 minutes long and includes footage from Roscommon hospital protests, no mention of the similar health and services cuts in Northern Ireland from the government he is a part of. He said if elected he’d raise the issue with […]

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Sean Gallagher and the way he might look at you

October 10th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011

My other half and her mother met Sean Gallagher in Letterkenny on Saturday. The ‘mother in law’ heard he was going to be in town so bus times were checked and there was going to be a run in for messages made. ‘Where is he, I wonder what time he’s going to be in at?’ […]

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