Jude Collins

Dear God. Conor McGregor has announced that he will run for President of Ireland. He clearly believes the people of the South (you’re a Nordie, so you’re not allowed to vote – yes you’re Irish, but we don’t want to give people ideas about voting in an all-Ireland context)… Where was I? Ah yes – […]

1. Harsh Policies Against Palestinians Netanyahu has overseen policies that have led to immense suffering for Palestinians, particularly in Gaza and the West Bank. His government has expanded illegal settlements, imposed harsh blockades, and ordered military operations that have resulted in significant civilian casualties. His approach has exacerbated tensions rather than seeking meaningful peace. 2. […]

The last UK General Election had over 48 million registered voters, with just over 1.3 million based in the North of Ireland. As a percentage, this represents 2.8% of the total UK electorate, and approximately 2.8% of UK MPs are elected from the North. By comparison, the last Irish General Election had around 3.7 million […]

So – did you attend one of the hundreds of parades that happened yesterday? Are they boring to see on TV, or are they something we should be proud of? Conor McGregor, cage-fighter and convicted rapist, is Donald Trump’s favourite Irish person. Trump too has been convicted of similar stuff, so they do have that […]

Are you now or were you ever a Conor McGregor fan?  In my own case the answer to both questions is a firm No. But if you love that ape-like figure, you’re probably pleased to see pictures of him in the White House, cuddling President Trump. All this comes out of Trump being asked who […]

  Ah, Saint Patrick’s Day—the one day a year when everyone suddenly discovers their long-lost Irish ancestry and insists on wearing at least one item of green clothing, no matter how ridiculous. Whether you’re a true-born Irish patriot or just someone looking for an excuse to drink before noon, March 17th never disappoints. Let’s start […]

my apologies i noticed a few spelling mistakes now hopefully corrected   Yemen under imperialist attack Yemen once again faces the wrath of American and British racism. The bombs falling on Yemen from both the USA and Britain exposes once again the white anglo saxon imprimatur of using force to pursue its hegemonic designs in […]

  There are many reasons why I dislike – no, why I detest Donald Trump  – but he does have his positive qualities.For example, a recent article I read compared him to a wild horse and cast Micheál Martin as a horse whisperer, one who knows how to murmur in the Donald’s ear and so […]

In a PAT+JUDE SPECIAL, WE TALK TO GABRIEL McCAFFREY, ORIGINALLY FROM BELFAST, FOR FORTY YEARS LIVING IN CANADA – IN OTTAWA, THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, TO BE EXACT. WILL TRUMP REALLY MAKE CANADA THE 51ST US STATE?  IS HE DANGEROUS OR JUST DISGUSTING? TUNE IN, TURN ON…YOU KNOW THE REST.

  My Irish-English online dictionary tells me that plámás means “butter, flattery, flummery palaver, slaver, soft-sawder,  sychophancy” It was a word used by some unkind commentators on Micheál Martin’s performance in the Oval Office yesterday with Donal Trump. There is no doubt that Michael  (metaphorically) rubbed gently and with much melting butter, but overall it’s […]