Who will be the next Irish President?

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

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…
Unlocking Neutrality

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

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

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…
Boycott or no boycott?

Boycott or no boycott?

The Irish Government announced its St. Patrick’s Day plans this morning. As usual, it disperses to every corner of the world in a diplomatic blitz like no other. Yet the…
Immigration and Crime

Immigration and Crime

Over the weekend, another crime shocked Dublin. A Brazilian man - with prior drug-related arrests - allegedly went on a stabbing spree in Stoneybatter. The identity of the perpetrator has…