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Exclusive: Secret of Irish politics revealed to The Mire

By Donal Conaty

Following late night sessions at the MacGill summer school The Mire has been able to shed light on a mystery that has confounded political analysts for generations. »

Experts believe Cowen may have caught Tourette’s off Coughlan

By Donal Conaty

Experts in Tourette’s syndrome now believe the condition might be contagious and that Taoiseach Brian Cowen caught it from Education Minister Mary Coughlan. »

Nation to take a nap as Enda Kenny reveals new front bench

By Donal Conaty

The nation is expected to take a long nap this afternoon when undisputed Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach in waiting Enda Kenny introduces his new front bench. »

Red faces as Fine Gael finds it has enough TDs for Dáil majority

By Donal Conaty

Fine Gael members were united in disbelief this morning after the counting of supporters for the leadership contest revealed that the party actually has an overall Dáil majority and could have been in Government for the last three years. »

An open letter to Richard Bruton and Enda Kenny

By Donal Conaty

Gentlemen, It is with a heavy heart that I accuse you of making a mockery of mockery. »

Cowen seizes moment to rebrand Fianna Fáil as Fine Gael fail

By Donal Conaty

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has told Fianna Fáil TDs to stop worrying about silly distractions like opinion polls and reality and focus on reimagining the Fianna Fáil brand. »

X Factor judges to select next leader of Fine Gael

By Donal Conaty

Fine Gael has signed up X Factor judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole to lead the search for the party’s new leader, auditions for the role will be held in Croke Park this afternoon. »

President to host reception to celebrate binge drinking success

By Donal Conaty

President Mary McAleese is to host a reception for the country’s binge drinkers in honour of their achievement in being named the EU’s top binge drinkers. »

Enda Kenny to whisper sweet nothings while riding you bareback

By Donal Conaty

An Enda Kenny-led government will whisper sweet nothings in your ear while riding you bareback, a Fine Gael party conference in Killarney was told. »

Enda Kenny identified as leader of group trying to overthrow Govt

By Donal Conaty

An undercover investigation by The Mire has identified Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny as the ringleader of a secret organisation dedicated to overthrowing the Government. »