Entries Tagged as '#aras11'
November 11 2011
November 11th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
Campaign Diary #19
October 26th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
No post yesterday due to flooding related connection problems and well that was a good thing given the state I was left after chequegate. The Irish Times are cranking up the video podcasts from their politics team and in this video Harry McGee analyses the debate. —– The Green Party have been busy asking questions [...]
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Campaign Diary #18
October 24th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
We’re nearly there… polling day I mean. Sean Gallagher’s New National Anthem —– If you can bear another debate Newstalk and Google are working together on a debate today. The livestream will be available from 12 pm – 1.30 pm. —– If you are going to a count on Friday you might need a tag [...]
Dana when she liked the gays
October 20th, 2011 · 4 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
1995, Dublin, a piece for Eurotrash. (That’s the fabulous Peach Carbolic she did a duet with – Peach always did a brilliant All Kinds of Everything). With many thanks to Kylie O’Reilly for unearthing this gem who tells me I have to mention that Linda Martin offered to lend Deanna the dress she wore when [...]
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Campaign Diary #17
October 19th, 2011 · No Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
More of the Presidential Election Broadcasts if you have recovered from Sean Gallagher’s. Mary Davis Michael D Higgins —– Conor Hunt likes fonts. A lot. Here he is on Presidential Election fonts. —– All sorted for Halloween? The David Norris campaign office have the last of the pumpkins by artist Mark McNamara. There is an [...]
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Campaign Diary #15
October 17th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
Last night David Norris tweeted (I doubt it was himself) that he was making a very important speech today. It became clear soon after that he’s not quitting and there are no letters coming. It’s a ‘reaffirming’ speech according to his campaign team. —– To add to last weeks skipping in a school playground, Sean [...]
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Campaign Diary #14
October 16th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Elections, General Election 2011, Irish Politics
A Bumper Weekend Edition First up today’s REDC opinion poll leader Sean Gallagher. His presidential election broadcast. —– Brendan Strong blogs his opinions on the candidates. —– The Gay Mitchell Story – according to Johnny Doyle! —– Channel 4 News have been over for a visit. Carl Dinnen’s report on the campaign. —– I previously [...]
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Campaign Diary #13
October 14th, 2011 · 8 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
Spotted canvassing in Dublin West for the bye-election for FF candidate Cllr. David McGuinness, was one Rory O’Hanlon, former boss of Sean Gallagher. He was accompanied by Brendan Smith TD. By pure chance I met Cllr McGuinness’s father on Wednesday night. Very proud Dad. I’m told O’Hanlon didn’t mention Gallagher during the canvass, the eyes [...]
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David Norris – They Bless Goldfish
October 12th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
Campaign music – ok well music about the candidates then. Uploaded yesterday by DjUachtarain, and interesting in reminding us how little Senator Norris has spoken about lesbian and gay issues during the campaign in fact everyone else has mentioned him in this area but not the candidate himself.
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Campaign Diary #12
October 12th, 2011 · No Comments · Elections, Irish Politics, Trot for the ARAS 2011
Advertising practitioner, brand expert (and gentleman) Nick McGivney has written some very helpful advice on social media using brand management perspectives for those considering running for public office and those who work with them. —— Don’t forget to keep an eye on Irish Election Literature Blog – he’s got some gems lately including a badge [...]
