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#11

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by Itchy - Today at 08:33:13 PM

Milltown this reminded of your arguments early a little bit

https://x.com/abierkhatib/status/1793502017538949331?t=g_jx53To1wsQET9V3PlmnQ&s=19

You can tell she really worries about the lives of Palestinians.

#12

General discussion / Re: Westminster General Electi...

Last post by Tony Baloney - Today at 08:31:47 PM

Some of the lads need to familiarise themselves with the term "the lesser of two evils". By their very nature no politician is going to tick every box but if you find yourself rooting for the Tory candidate *ever* then you need to take a look at yourself.

I haven't seen anyone here rooting for the Tory candidate. And there's no question that Labour is the lesser of two evils, but the point is that as far as Kier Starmer himself goes, you could barely more than slide a cigarette paper between himself and your average Tory.

Some of the lads need to familiarise themselves with the term "the lesser of two evils". By their very nature no politician is going to tick every box but if you find yourself rooting for the Tory candidate *ever* then you need to take a look at yourself.

I haven't seen anyone here rooting for the Tory candidate. And there's no question that Labour is the lesser of two evils, but the point is that as far as Kier Starmer himself goes, you could barely more than slide a cigarette paper between himself and your average Tory.

Look back over recent history- Blair was voted in, Corbyn was not and there is a reason for that. Starmer clearly closer to Blair than Corby. despite being part of his team at one stage.

#13

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by screenexile - Today at 08:24:32 PM

Are the stand tickets only for those who bought the package?

I'd expect this to sell out our be close to it.

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General discussion / Re: Westminster General Electi...

Last post by Snapchap - Today at 08:23:18 PM

Some of the lads need to familiarise themselves with the term "the lesser of two evils". By their very nature no politician is going to tick every box but if you find yourself rooting for the Tory candidate *ever* then you need to take a look at yourself.

I haven't seen anyone here rooting for the Tory candidate. And there's no question that Labour is the lesser of two evils, but the point is that as far as Kier Starmer himself goes, you could barely more than slide a cigarette paper between himself and your average Tory.

#15

General discussion / Re: Westminster General Electi...

Last post by Rois - Today at 08:22:29 PM

Lagan Valley boundaries have changed, now bringing in some of north Lurgan (I will now be voting in Lagan Valley). 
I voted in North Belfast last time when Dodds was ousted, I hope for the same luck in Lagan Valley this time round.

#16

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by PadraicHenryPearse - Today at 08:12:15 PM

Milltown this reminded of your arguments early a little bit

https://x.com/abierkhatib/status/1793502017538949331?t=g_jx53To1wsQET9V3PlmnQ&s=19

#17

Laois / Re: Underage squads 2024

Last post by clonadmad - Today at 08:04:29 PM

Tradition my Ar** Im my lifetime I have seen Offaly winning their first football in 1971 and first hurling in 1981 Clare winning in 1998 their second one first one in 1914 they had no tradition behind them but that didn't stop them it's no coincidence that Offaly have won a football under 20 and appeared in a minor and under 20 twice since Duignan became chairman. If the right people are at the top anything is possible but with clowns in charge all your have is a circus

I think the work was done before MD cam in. He just added to it.

They are a small county, but are in a good location in the midlands.  For both football and especially hurling.

That's a huge help.

They had to buy their stationery in Sligo their reputation for paying people was that bad pre Duignan

Duignan and the people with him the likes of Carina Carroll Dervil Dolan and Keith Screeney and 50/60 more are all top notch professionals

Quality attracts Quality and also gives People comfort in the knowledge their money will be well spent if it's committed

#18

Laois / Re: Underage squads 2024

Last post by clonadmad - Today at 07:59:11 PM

Tradition my Ar** Im my lifetime I have seen Offaly winning their first football in 1971 and first hurling in 1981 Clare winning in 1998 their second one first one in 1914 they had no tradition behind them but that didn't stop them it's no coincidence that Offaly have won a football under 20 and appeared in a minor and under 20 twice since Duignan became chairman. If the right people are at the top anything is possible but with clowns in charge all your have is a circus

Laois couldn't organise a combined schools football team this year with 6 months notice

Something that Offaly have been using successfully for the past few years

Hurling in Portlaoise Schools is non existent

Offaly have lads hurling with the county from "football" clubs

Good luck with that happening in laois


The likes of Offaly have people wanting to get involved with development squads

Laois have lads being pressganged into taking on development squads

Apathy is the defining factor in Laois GAA

And it won't ever change

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General discussion / Re: Westminster General Electi...

Last post by imtommygunn - Today at 07:43:15 PM

I am not sure on Lagan Valley and north belfast there. I would have my doubts SF will get in again in north belfast. In lagan valley maybe? (though maybe wishful) DUP may be ousted.

#20

General discussion / Re: Westminster General Electi...

Last post by drillsergeant - Today at 07:35:23 PM

My prediction for this election in the North is that Nationalists will outpoll Unionists. This happened for first time ever at the local elections last year.  The trend cannot be reversed and Unionists will never outpoll Natiobalists ever again,  including in a Unity Referendum.

They should but may also be giving up a few percentage points to help Farry in North Down and Long in East Belfast, whereas Unionists will step aside to help another Unionist and overall won't give up Unionist percentages.

I wonder, for all the talk of infighting within unionism currently, will they come together and have a pact?

Belfast East : Alliance GAIN (only if Long candidate

Belfast West : SF HOLD
Belfast North : SF HOLD
Belfast South / Mid Down : SDLP HOLD
Strangford : DUP HOLD
Lagan Valley : DUP HOLD
North Down : INDEPENDENT GAIN
South Down : SF HOLD
Upper Bann : DUP HOLD
Newry Armagh : SF HOLD
Mid Ulster : SF HOLD
West Tyrone : SF HOLD
FST : SF HOLD (50/50 candidate massive)
Foyle : SDLP HOLD
East Derry : DUP HOLD
East Antrim : DUP HOLD
South Antrim : UUP GAIN
North Antrim : DUP HOLD

SF : 7
DUP : 6
SDLP : 2
ALLIANCE : 1
UUP : 1
IND : 1