It may be hard to believe, but I do plan some of my #MooneyOnPolitics #podcasts... and here are my notes for the latest one: New @FiannaFáilParty leader in 2026... not 2027

In this #MooneyOnPolitics #podcast I argue that Fianna Fáil TDs can’t afford to sleepwalk into #2027. 3 Taoisigh in one year (2027) would make the party (and government) look ridiculous. Listen now via @spotify and @applepodcastspromotion podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/m...

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - for Feb 22nd [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2026/02/21/i...

The Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - for Feb 15 [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2026/02/14/t...

For all the talk about mandates and #P5 vetoes, we risk ignoring a simple truth: it doesn’t matter what deployment mechanism you use if you don’t have enough troops or equipment to deploy. #triplelock #defenceforces open.spotify.com/episode/0cDy...

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - for Feb 8th [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2026/02/07/i...

#Ukraine suffering widespread power outages after "cascade shutdown" in power grid Emergency blackouts in place in #Kyiv and in 4 other regions - Power cuts in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk #Zelensky: "Most indications point to ice buildups" as cause #UkraineWar

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - for Feb 1st [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2026/02/01/i...

For all the talk about mandates and #P5 vetoes, we risk ignoring a simple truth: it doesn’t matter what deployment mechanism you use if you don’t have enough troops or equipment to deploy. #triplelock #defenceforces open.spotify.com/episode/0cDy...

Listen to my latest #MooneyOnPolitics #Podcast: Irish Govt cannot “#TripleLock” itself out of #IrishDefence capability crisis open.spotify.com/episode/0cDy...

The Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - January 25 [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2026/01/25/t...

The Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - January 25,

Comprehensive explainer on what’s happening on #Greenland from @scottlucas.bsky.social , highlights how @donaldtrumpposts.bsky.social does NOT have a play or strategy besides barking about tariffs @TimesRadio (Pay attention to 11:30m point) youtu.be/luMIkEuW-J4?...

“I had at least hoped to find some decent people around him… I am horrified to discover that the whole gang is nothing but a horde of criminals  and cowards" - U.S. Ambassador William Dodd speaking about Hitler in 1933 Could equally be said of @realDonaldTrump cabal today.

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages for Jan 18th - Updated derekmooney.ie/2026/01/17/i...

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Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - Jan 11th [updated] derekmooney.ie/2026/01/10/i...

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Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - Jan 4th [Updated] #HNY2026 derekmooney.ie/2026/01/03/i...

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - Jan 4th [Updating] #HNY2026 derekmooney.ie/2026/01/03/i...

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If you just missed it go to @rteone.rte.ie +1 or the #RTEPlayer and watch this charming documentary on this gentle man of music: Tommy Sands: Clann an Cheoil. Honoured to have spent many happy hours in his company in Rostrevor and elsewhere

My final #MooneyOnPolitics #podcast for #2025. I look at a most consequential (but messy) year. I assess government and opposition performed and conclude with a league table of the newly elected TDs politicians who've impressed open.spotify.com/episode/1tCg...

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - for Dec 28th [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2025/12/27/i...

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Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2026

In my penultimate #MooneyOnPolitics of 2025, I unpack the fallout from @fiannafailparty.bsky.social #Áras25 review and why I can’t see An #Taoiseach lasting through 2026 (nor why it’d suit anyone if he did). 🎧 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/m...

Irish Sunday newspapers #frontpages – Dec 21 [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2025/12/20/i...

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My comments from Tuesday night’s Tonight Show on Virgin Media TV Here are my comments during last Tuesday night's panel discussion about the turmoil within Fianna Fáil. You can also watch the full 20 minute discussion here 

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - for Dec 14 [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2025/12/13/i...

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - for Dec 14 [Updating] derekmooney.ie/2025/12/13/i...

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Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - Dec 7th [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2025/12/07/i...

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In this episode of the #MooneyOnPolitics #podcast I consider the impact on govt stability of the departure of @Paschald and wonder why @MichealMartinTD now questions the linear nature of time... why a delay is not a delay... open.spotify.com/episode/5Jgc...

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages for November 16 [Updated]

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages for Nov 9th [Updated] derekmooney.ie/2025/11/09/i...

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages for Nov 9th [Updating] derekmooney.ie/2025/11/09/i...

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In this #MooneyOnPolitics #podcast episode I address why @fiannafailparty TDs are about evenly split on @MichealMartinTD' future with "unsure" camp in single digits and why a Martin departure timeline stretching to 2027/28 damages electoral prospects open.spotify.com/episode/2Us3...

Listen to my latest #MooneyOnPolitics #podcast The spin that a move against Martin needs a challenger is contrary to the rules that @MichealMartinTD himself introduced... rules meant to ensure there could never be a spill (i.e. heave). open.spotify.com/episode/6hOi...

Listen to my latest #MooneyOnPolitics #podcast The spin that a move against Martin needs a challenger is contrary to the rules that @MichealMartinTD himself introduced... rules meant to ensure there could never be a spill (i.e. heave). open.spotify.com/episode/6hOi...

Irish Sunday newspaper #frontpages - Nov 2 [Updating]

My analysis of the ongoing turmoil and tumult within @fiannafailparty.bsky.social as delivered on @news.rte.ie @rteone.rte.ie

Catch my latest (very short) #MooneyOnPolitics #Podcast - features some post #Aras25 comments and a please to drop the term "heave" and use "spill" instead. Find the podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/7kAe...

Irish sunday newspaper #frontpages - Oct 26 [Updated] #Aras25 derekmooney.ie/2025/10/25/i...