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#1
A pity that it took over 32,400 dead Palestinians before Israel became alone, they should have been alone on the world stage a long, long time ago.
#2
General discussion / Re: extortion
March 22, 2024, 11:44:13 AM
NI rates and how they are calculated is my go to complaint every time ... just because value of the house is higher does not indicate an increased use of council services, nor does it reflect on the occupants ability to pay the inflated rates charge as a result.
#3
Quote from: Rossfan on March 05, 2024, 02:16:01 PMHmmmmmm.....

https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/more-alliance-party-members-would-vote-for-irish-unity-than-to-remain-in-uk-survey/a691093736.html

The train has well and truly left the station and it's only heading in one direction ... just a matter of how long it takes to get there, and when it does, what does the destination look like.
#4
The conspiracy theory suggestion that Mossad ran Jeffrey Epstein with the purpose of entrapping the movers and shakers in western society does not seem so unbelievable.
#5
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
February 25, 2024, 05:59:48 PM
Armagh missed enough to have wrapped it up with a couple of points to spare.  On the other hand, happy to get out with a draw following the penalty save.  Any two from Armagh, Donegal and Cavan to go up ... with Armagh v Cavan on March 16th having ever increasing relevance.  Two points also essential in Enniskillen next Saturday evening.
#6
General discussion / Re: E-SIM for travel outside EU
February 24, 2024, 04:57:02 PM
I use a service called Nomad ... Google Nomad eSIM and download the app ... you buy directly from app for required duration, country etc. and install eSIM, very handy and seems good value so far.  Just use it purely for data when abroad when not covered by free roaming eg in US.
#7
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
February 22, 2024, 06:58:27 PM
Meath v Kildare.

Louth v Cavan.

Armagh v Donegal.

Fermanagh v Cork.

Four home wins on the cards this weekend.
#8
Any day someone representing Ireland win's their second gold at a World Championship is surely worthy of its own thread.  Co. Down man, Daniel Wiffen, unreal achievement ... hitting the form of his life in Olympic year as well ...

https://www.rte.ie/sport/swimming/2024/0218/1432960-irelands-relay-teams-given-big-olympics-boost-in-doha/
#9
General discussion / Re: The Late Late show
February 17, 2024, 12:50:42 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on February 17, 2024, 12:14:14 PM
Quote from: Wee Barky on February 17, 2024, 10:51:29 AMWatching that clip it sounds like they muted the audience as Michelle walks in.

Yes, good call - there seems to be a controlled element to it.

Definitely muted as it appeared Michelle was receiving a rapturous welcome from the audience, music turned up, audience turned down ... maybe FG/FF had a word beforehand, surely not?
#10
General discussion / Re: AC/DC in Dublin
February 13, 2024, 06:19:41 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 12, 2024, 04:12:48 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 12, 2024, 04:08:26 PMConfirmed today for August 17th in Croke Park. A Saturday night in Dublin with their overpriced accommodation will rule plenty out.

Ticket prices and accommodation will be scandalous.

Will still be jammers though on the night.
#11
General discussion / Re: The DUP thread
February 06, 2024, 12:12:54 PM
Quote from: tiempo on February 06, 2024, 11:53:02 AMDUP have put a woman in so none of the men had to play second fiddle
Also as it gives them the progressive optic - woman heading up a lead role
They've also deliberately put ELP forward despite being unelected specifically as a f**k you to Nationalists and to try and cheapen/dilute the achievement
At the end of the day they took the soup, and they will continue to do so as they only thing they care about is their own salaries, expenses and getting re-elected to stay on the gravy train
Their lack of real leadership, plan and the unionist brain drain will be their downfall

100% nail on the head!
#12
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
February 03, 2024, 08:33:06 PM
Much improved Armagh performance.  More intent in getting the ball forward fast, some super speedy forwards impressed, Oisin Conaty and Cian McConville adding a new dimension to Armagh's forward play.  Any night you rack up a 12 pt win is a good night's work, onwards to Kildare in Carlow in two weeks time.
#13
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
January 31, 2024, 09:36:29 PM
Reportedly, the attendance at the Athletic Grounds for Armagh v Louth was over 10,000 last Saturday evening ... I was there and was obvious it was a large crowd but still surprising to see that turn out for an end of January game in Div. 2.  The visit of Meath should have a similar turn-out this Saturday, unreal for Armagh GAA.
#14
GAA Discussion / Re: Division 2 2024
January 27, 2024, 09:54:07 PM
The only saving grace was that Armagh got the win tonight, as it definitely wasn't deserved.  Yes, it's only January and the first match of the league, but the worrying similarity of sitting back on a 1 or 2 pt lead was there again.  That happened too many times last year and the year before, and here we are again in 2024.  As mentioned above, Armagh are best when they go for it, but the same old insecurities seemed to present themselves when they needed to push on for a comfortable win.  2 pts up and we stopped contesting the kick out, seriously, what's that all about.

Louth will be rightfully disappointed, they deserved a point at the very least tonight.

Traffic getting into Armagh 90 mins before throw in was atrocious, seemed like a decent crowd for a Div. 2 opener, not sure if a 6pm throw-in time on a Saturday evening is the right call though. 
#15
Maybe it's the time of year for reflection, but I've noticed an increase in people talking to their deceased relatives in the first person via Facebook.  Haven't seen any replies yet from the other side.