I’m so pleased I can hardly speak
We’ve soared past our previous peak,
And those who charge rent,
Can do as they’re meant,
And squeeze you till they make you squeak.

John Moynes

Pic: Daft

Minister for Health Simon Harris

Is it true, could it finally be
The end of our great HSE?
Will a hospital trust
Be much better? It must
So the sick will have to wait and see.

John Moynes

Rollingnews

Enda Kenny (right) at government buildings, Dublin

It seems that a new deal is done,
That Enda is the risen one
They’ve a big job to do,
For a year, maybe two,
And I hope that they have lots of fun.

John Moynes

Rollingnews

The first Golden Eagle chick bred in captivity at Newgrange Falconry, Co Louth

Some animal rights people say
We should reintroduce birds of prey
Which sounds well and good
Till your whole neighbourhood
Is pounced on and carried away.

John Moynes

Pic: Ciara Wilkinson

Former Republican presidential candidate, Senator Ted Cruz

Spread tidings of joy and great cheer
For this will be a beautiful year
It’s a damn shame to lose
A nice guy like Ted Cruz
But it’s time for the triumph of fear.

John Moynes

Pic: Darron Cummings/AP

Public lavatory demolition, College Green, Dublin 2

This morning’s news may leave you blue,
It’s as heartbreaking as it is true,
I’m sorry my friend,
But at the weekend,
They dismantled our last public loo.

Johhn Moynes

Rollingnews

Socialist Party TD Paul Murphy outside the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin yesterday

It’s lovely to see that TDs,
Can get help paying their legal fees,
This may cause some rage,
If you look at his wage,
But at least the nice fellow said please.

John Moynes

Rollingnews

Micheál Martin (right) and Enda Kenny at government buildings last Christmas

I never thought I’d live to see,
The day when FF and FG,
Would bite back the pain,
And share a gravy train,
And lead us to prosperity.

John Moynes

Rollingnews

The UK Sun’s infamous Hillsborough cover (left) and today’s front page

Why does anyone still buy The Sun?
After all that they’ve said, that they’ve done?
Don’t worry, it’s fine,
There are still tits online,
That paper’s not clever or fun.

John Moynes