Kneecap: A Tortured Artist?
Coachella hit the headlines globally last week as Irish hip-hop trio, Kneecap, emblazoned their uncouth political message onstage. “F*** Israel, Free Palestine” was perhaps the most notable of their many…
McGregor on Tucker
Last week, former Fox host Tucker Carlson touched down in Dublin to interview Conor McGregor. For the Irish immigration-skeptics, it was something between a galvanizing moment and an excuse to…
Avoiding Scrutiny: The Dáil Speaking Rights Debate
The Dáil sits today for another round of international embarrassment as it weighs a confidence motion in the Ceann Comhairle (Speaker), Verona Murphy. The 34th Dáil has been characterized by…
Who will be the next Irish President?
After Conor McGregor’s appearance in the White House last week, speculation abounds about who will become Ireland’s next President. Current office-holder, Michael D Higgins, is term-limited and will therefore leave…
Garron v The Mob
“How’re y’gettin’ ann?” - Garron Noone Ireland has embarrassed itself on the international stage yet again. If it weren’t bad enough that Washington humiliated the Government by hosting Conor McGregor…
Why was Conor McGregor in the White House?
America needs to “look after its little bro”, proclaimed MMA star Conor McGregor from a White House podium on St. Patrick’s Day. His mere presence drew swift condemnations from Irish…
Micheál Martin: The Art of the Diplomat
Micheál Martin visited Donald Trump in the White House yesterday. It was a hotly anticipated encounter after the growing potential for tensions between the two long-time allies. I wrote a…
Unlocking Neutrality
After a slow start to the 34th Dáil, neutrality is now the topic du jour. In a relatively unfounded tradition dating back to ‘The Emergency’ (World War II), Ireland claims…
White House Welcome
Those of us in Dublin may have noticed strong gusts of wind this morning. Indeed, Micheál Martin let out a massive sigh of relief at the receipt of Donald Trump’s…
Opposition: A Missed Opportunity
With somewhat conflicted feelings, I dare say I have had a more productive two weeks since my last Political Strategy post than the opposition in Dáil Éireann. On the one…