ELECTION: Schedule Announced

Following the publication of the earlier article, Lord Chief Justice Kevin Gladstone, has announced the following in An Clós of Baile na hAlainn.

"In accordance with section 12(3) of the constitution the date of the presidential poll will be June 18-19. The poll for the Dail will take place one week later on June 25-26 according to section 12(4) of the constitution."

Following the announcement President Ó Ceallaigh said.

"This is what the Republic has been waiting for, and waiting for too long in the process. Maybe now that all the problems have been ironed out we can all get on with having smoother elections in the future."

Lets hope all does go to plan from now on!

Electoral commissioner Appointed

After a delay of nearly two months Talamthom, 11 days shy of her 1st birthday as a Republic, is finally preparing for the second elections. The elections were initially delayed due to a constitutional battle, which nearly went to court, when a citizen suitable for the role of electoral commissioner couldn't be found that met the constitutions requirements in article 13.

Luckily for Talamthom Lord Chief Justice Kevin Gladstone returned from his absence just at the right time. President Ó Ceallaigh had already begun to prepare for the elections regardless of the lack of electoralcommissionerr and so the arrival of Gladstonerelievedd the pressure somewhat.

Following the successful votes in both the Dáil and Citizens' Council as per the constitutional requirements Gladstone was elected without one single objection being raised. He is expected to ratify the electoral roll as a priority and provide the President with a schedule as soon as possible. His work is likely to be set back a day though due to technical issues with ezboard. Expect the publishing of the election schedule here as soon as we have it.

SPORT: TFA Season Round-Up

So the first football season has formally come to a close in Talamthom. We've seen highs, lows, and a whole load of drawn matches but in the end here are the winners and the losers.

TFA Premier League final standings:


Champions: Shantor County
Relegated: Attaman F.C.


TFA Division Two final standings:


Champions/Promoted: Highport Wanderers

TFA Cup winners:
Golden Harps (3-2 vs. Shantor County)

TFA Presidents Cup winners:
Golden Harps (4-2 vs. Shantor County)

In addition to this Shantor County, Codáil Rangers and Golden Harps all qualify for the TFA-NZSFA Champions League.

Talamthom National Team:
EIFA World Cup 2005: knocked out 2nd group stage
TIFA Championship 2005: Champions

T.R. East Fealsamthom National Team:
EIFA World Cup 2005: did not enter
TIFA Championships 2005: knocked out at the group stage

Tománn Indo-China National Team:
EIFA World Cup 2005: did not enter
TIFA Championships: runner-up