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The Mire reflects on a pig’s mickey of a year – twisted and crooked

By The Mire

It was a year that began with a visit from several British MPs to Dail Eireann to study the mystifying way in which our TDs resisted resigning. »

Gardai say no evidence Guinness fire was started by FAI

By The Mire

Gardai have said there is no evidence to support the allegation that yesterday’s fire at the Guinness brewery was started by senior figures in the FAI. »

FIFA offers Delaney title of Official Gimp to Sepp Blatter

By The Mire

The Mire can reveal that FIFA president Sepp Blatter is to offer FAI supremo John Delaney the honourary title of Official Gimp to Sepp Blatter as moral compensation for Ireland’s World Cup qualifier loss to France. »

FIFA says No but Delaney says ‘Sod Them – We Go!’

By The Mire

“Pack your bags and raid your credit unions,” was the defiant message emerging from FAI sources this morning as it became clear that the sinister organisation’s chief executive, John Delaney, is determined to bring Ireland to World Cup 2010 in South Africa irrespective of FIFA or Sepp Blatter’s wishes. »

FAI asks Man City star to change his name to bring closure

By The Mire

With the crucial World Cup qualifier against France set for tomorrow  the FAI has attempted to close the door on the long-running Stephen Ireland saga by asking him to change his surname. »