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#1
General discussion / Living here vs USA, 2015
July 26, 2015, 08:12:18 PM
I'm interested to hear from the Irish in America, and indeed young people (and old who may have returned from U.S.) how they would compare the way of life.
I've visited the states many times on holiday, but always wondered what it's like to live there (legally), would the current Irish say if gauntlet was laid down, it's better? They're happier and earning more? Or is it a case of that they can't come home due to VISA issues etc. and to any Irish that have returned, did they enjoy it but now that they are back home and in employment, they feel that they're better off....

I have a degree to my name and considered it a few times but never took the plunge in case all went wrong  ::)
#2
General discussion / Lough Derg
June 01, 2015, 03:27:20 PM
Has anyone been lately? Any regular goers every year?

Have never did it, and I'm contemplating it this summer with my father. Would be tough but at the same time good to get away from Mobile phone & any technology for a few days...

Oh and of course for the real reason of paying penance, & sacrifice!
#3
Looking a bit of help here, I've bought 2no. 35ft x 24ft catch nets for a bit of a football pitch I've marked out and fenced off from the field for the lads to practice at the back of the house.

They were got from http://www.goalpostireland.com/store who are based in Tallow, Co.Waterford.

I plan to erect these 2 nets side by side so that they meet in the middle, and I've concreted in 3no. telegraph poles (should be a strong job!), one at either end and one in the centre. This will ensure they are definitely wide enough and a good height, the goal uprights aren't full length so this should be suffice, but the width of the goals and goal size are full standard size.

Now the problem I have is getting the right accessories to make sure the catch nets are held tightly in place.

Any suggestions? I was thinking of wire ropes, or some sort of pulley/ratchet system that could wind the net tighter. Where the 2 nets will meet in the middle, I'm thinking of gate hangers or equivalent up along the middle telegraph pole to keep the nets together, but not sure of what way to fasten them in place.

Can't see any accessories on any of the suppliers websites in Ireland who provide catch net sales & installation.

Cheers.
#4
GAA Discussion / Catch Nets - accessories
March 24, 2015, 04:41:20 PM
Looking a bit of help here, I've bought 2no. 35ft x 24ft catch nets for a bit of a football pitch I've marked out and fenced off from the field for the lads to practice at the back of the house.

They were got from http://www.goalpostireland.com/store who are based in Tallow, Co.Waterford.

I plan to erect these 2 nets side by side so that they meet in the middle, and I've concreted in 3no. telegraph poles (should be a strong job!), one at either end and one in the centre. This will ensure they are definitely wide enough and a good height, the goal uprights aren't full length so this should be suffice, but the width of the goals and goal size are full standard size.

Now the problem I have is getting the right accessories to make sure the catch nets are held tightly in place.

Any suggestions? I was thinking of wire ropes, or some sort of pulley/ratchet system that could wind the net tighter. Where the 2 nets will meet in the middle, I'm thinking of gate hangers or equivalent up along the middle telegraph pole to keep the nets together, but not sure of what way to fasten them in place.

Can't see any accessories on any of the suppliers websites in Ireland who provide catch net sales & installation.

Cheers.
#5
Hi all,

I'm new to the forum and I'm guessing you aren't allowed to sell or advertise anything, but I thought it was relevant.

I have entered myself and 3 team mates as a team of 4 into the Blood, Sweat & Tears event which is held in Parkanaur forest, (outside Dungannon) in County Tyrone, on Sunday 22nd February @ 12pm. This is one of those 10K mud runs that can be challenging as you like, or a bit of craic for team bonding etc.

The 4 places are £20 each, none of us 4 can go as we have an Ulster League match on that Sunday, away to a Donegal team.

If anyone is interested in taking the 4 spots off me I can amend the names on the entry and send it to you via email or meet you with it.

Cheers,

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