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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. »

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. »

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. »

Lee documentary to reveal TD’s life more desolate than The Road

By Donal Conaty

A fly on the wall documentary on George Lee’s harrowing experience as a Fine Gael TD will be screened tonight. »

TDs accuse Ryan of trying to bring politics into repute

By Donal Conaty

Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan has been accused of trying to bring politics into repute by saying the Government would help homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. »

Gardai say no missing persons report filed on Enda Kenny

By Donal Conaty

Gardai from stations around the country have confirmed to The Mire that no missing persons report has been filed on Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny and nobody is looking for him. »

Enda Kenny to abolish Dail, Fine Gael and himself

By Donal Conaty

In a radical move that has sent shockwaves through the political system Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach in waiting Enda Kenny has said that he will abolish the Dail and the office of Taoiseach when he becomes Taoiseach. »

Cowen denies turning country into banana republic

By Donal Conaty

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has reacted strongly to Fine Gael suggestions that he has turned the country into a banana republic and criticised the opposition for dragging the good name of the country down. »

Voice in Enda Kenny’s head escapes during interview – seeks asylum

By Donal Conaty

In an extraordinary encounter with the Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach in waiting Enda Kenny, The Mire has learned that the voices in Mr Kenny’s head were deeply traumatised by the experience but have managed to escape. »