FF sold country down the drain

THE dogs in the street have known for years that Fianna Fáil was in the pockets of big business, developers and bankers.

A lot of the money going into the FF coffers was given quietly but with the Celtic Tiger the party bigwigs felt they could afford to be a bit more public about this relationship, hence the tent at the Galway races.

Friendships naturally blossomed in such convivial surroundings and a very strong bond was built up over the years. To many outsiders, including the media, the Galway tent was seen as a place where people could let their hair down and have a laugh.