8 September 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@TheCork.ie Parody / Satire Government Announces Ireland Is Switching to Communism After Capitalism Becomes “Unsustainable” The Government has announced that Ireland is to begin the historic transition from capitalism to communism, following a lengthy review which concluded that capitalism cannot solve the housing crisis. “We’ve tried capitalism,” said a... Read More
8 September 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@Theacork.ie Parody / Satire The Government has defended the decision to allow the granting of planning permissions for new apartments which have no parking, insisting that residents should embrace public transport, cycling and “modern urban living”. The policy has reportedly come as a surprise to apartment owners, many of... Read More
8 September 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@Theacork.ie Parody / Satire The Government has announced plans to legalise bigamy in a radical new attempt to tackle Ireland’s housing crisis. Under the proposed scheme, up to three adults could legally share a marriage, mortgage and house, with ministers claiming the measure could dramatically increase housing affordability. “Housing... Read More
27 August 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Parody / Satire A local vape shop has been granted charitable status after its accounts revealed that it has never recorded a profit since opening. The owner said the figures proved the business had always operated “for the good of the community.” “We’ve never made a profit,” he... Read More
24 August 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Parody / Satire In the latest attempt to tackle Ireland’s housing crisis, the Government has announced plans to convert unused data centres into apartments. The proposal would see former server rooms transformed into modern residential units, complete with high-speed broadband, industrial air conditioning and enough electricity to boil... Read More
1 April 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Parody / Satire A Bishopstown resident was left reeling this week after discovering that his home of 12 years is, in fact, located in Wilton — a revelation that has shaken his identity, his address, and his sense of geographical pride. The resident, 39‑year‑old Mr O’Shea (who does... Read More
1 April 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Satire/ Parody In a move being described as “innovative,” “decisive,” and “much handier than laying tracks,” transport authorities have confirmed that Cork Kent train station has been physically moved to Cork Airport, finally connecting the airport to Ireland’s rail network for the first time. The operation, completed overnight,... Read More
1 April 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Satire / Parody Chaos, disbelief, and spontaneous wailing were reported today as Norman Harvey confirmed that its seemingly eternal sale — which has single handedly kept newspapers in business with its splashy 2 page daily adverts — has finally come to an end. The announcement, delivered via a... Read More
1 April 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Satire / Parody In a move that has stunned historians, delighted cruise companies, and mildly irritated everyone north of the South Link, a Cork Tourism Industry group has unveiled a controversial proposal to relocate the iconic Bells of Shandon from their centuries‑old perch in Cork city to the... Read More
22 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Satire / Parody In a move described as “streamlining the circular economy while also confusing everyone,” the Government has confirmed a bold reform of the Deposit Return Scheme. Under the new “Hand-to-Truck” model, citizens will no longer use have to use the slow reverse vending machines at supermarkets.... Read More
15 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Satire / Parody Estate Agents Now Using AI Instead of Visiting Houses, Claim “It’ll Sell Anyway” Ireland’s property market took another surreal turn this week as several estate agents admitted they’ve stopped physically visiting homes altogether, instead relying on AI to “fill in the gaps, exaggerate the positives,... Read More
14 February 2026 By Parr O’Dee parr@thecork.ie Satire / Parody Households Discover It’s Now Cheaper To Buy A Ring Doorbell Than Pay The TV Licence, Sparking National Debate About Priorities A new report from the Skibbereen Higher Institute of Technology (SHIT) has confirmed what many Irish households already suspected: buying a Ring doorbell is now... Read More