Shock: No Excessive Salary For Minister Phil Hogan's Household Charge Special Adviser - Calls For National Strike

Rio: There was shock throughout Ireland today, when it was revealed that Minister Phil Hogan has not been breaking the government enforced pay cap through payments to his Special Adviser on the Household Charge.

Minister Phil Hogan Sneering Yesterday

"Gays Caused Our Marriage Breakdown!!"

Rio: In ever greater numbers, people are coming forward to tell their tales of heartache and lost love. Marriage breakdown is painful for all parties but is especially so, when outside forces are the primary cause of the break-up.

A Bride Who Just Discussed Gay Marriage

Irish Oil Find: Obama Says US Military Taskforce En Route To Ireland

Rio: Following the confirmation of a large oil find off the coast of Co Cork, the US President today advised that the Pentagon has launched Operation Oily Leprachaun this morning.

US Democracy Upholders Land At Bantry Today

The Pouty, Spandex, Scissor-Kick, Knee-Slide Collection Vol. I

Tippi: The genius of these songs is only aparant when played at 11, otherwise they may be mistaken for shite:

Sarkozy Denies Charge Of Nouveau Racisme- "I've Always Welcomed Bigotry"

Rio: Alarmed at Nicolas Sarkozy's  apparent change of fortunes in  polls this week, both French Socialist and National Front politicians, have accused the French President of nouveau racisme.

"Immigrants Have Horns On Their Heads"

Irish Horse Tipped For Greatness in Cheltenham Gold Cup

Rio: Irish hopes for some big wins at the four day Cheltenham Festival, were given a welcome boost last night when Irish mare, The Irish People, was given a late entry into the Gold Cup, the festival's biggest race.

The Irish People, Rearing To Go This Morning

The Irish Good Times: Government Sells Entire Road Network To Shell

Rio: Irish newspaper of record, The Irish Good Times, is reporting more good news for the Irish economy today.

The New National Roads Authority Logo

Irish Government Report Finds That Irish Government Is Really Good At Being The Irish Government

Rio: In the midst of all the doom and gloom and pointless negativity of the impoverished, Ireland received a welcome morale boost yesterday, when Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tanaiste /Minister for Breathtaking Mendacity, Eamonn Gilmore, announced the findings of a report on the workings of the Irish government over the course of its first year. At the press conference, held on the crouched backs of  twenty Filipinos, outside Leinster House, the two men beamed, while delivering the news that things are on the up for the beleagured country, as its government is top notch.

Mr Gilmore Prepares To Display His Old Lad

Music, that's all...(Rio's on the scive)

Tippi: Err...intermission->