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#1
General discussion / Re: The IRISH RUGBY thread
May 25, 2024, 04:24:34 PM
Quote from: gallsman on May 25, 2024, 03:45:19 PMShitting the bed in all the big moments offensively. Could nearly be out of sight by now with all the attacking platforms they've created.
Aye it's not looking great. Their testicular fortitude has been questioned repeatedly on the big day and it feels like today will be no different.
#2
Quote from: Snapchap on May 23, 2024, 08:23:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2024, 07:24:42 PMSome 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.
Quote from: Snapchap on May 23, 2024, 08:23:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2024, 07:24:42 PMSome 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.
#3
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.
#4
General discussion / Re: Ticket sellers....
May 23, 2024, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 23, 2024, 10:52:11 AMMy aunt won a house back in the earlier 2000's. Which was great. I sold her the ticket. Had 5 tickets to sell each, and bought two myself. 2/5 chance... 🥲
At least you don't think about it
#5
Does anybody routinely listen to Oasis? I think nostalgia papers over a lot of cracks.
#6
Quote from: Brendan on May 23, 2024, 07:42:05 AMHopefully my local MP Fleggory Campbell won't be making a bid for reelection, surely served his time by now and has gotten alot quieter over the last few years
Handy money is hard to turn down.
#7
General discussion / Re: Premier League 2023-2024
May 21, 2024, 10:56:17 PM
Decent compo package for Poch no doubt.
#8
General discussion / Re: Holidays
May 21, 2024, 12:02:51 AM
Quote from: galwayman on May 20, 2024, 11:36:52 PMJust wondering has anyone on here been to both the Austrian and Swiss Alps in the summer and able to compare them?
Have a week to take off work in early July and now thinking of trying to get a sneaky week away - but don't want the usual Med resort type break.
I was looking at Zell am See and Seefeld in Austria initially, but also looking at Morzine (mainly due to the free outdoor public heated pool) and Annecy in France.
I'm going research blind now though so am secondf guessing myself!
We've been away already earlier in the year, so trying to keep this as cheap as possible (so probably won't be able to stump up for accommodation with a pool for the kids).
Just looking for somewhere scenic with some swimming possibilities for the kid within walking distance of a reasonable choice of restaurants.
Anyone been to the areas mentioned?
Pretty sure
Quote from: galwayman on May 20, 2024, 11:36:52 PMJust wondering has anyone on here been to both the Austrian and Swiss Alps in the summer and able to compare them?
Have a week to take off work in early July and now thinking of trying to get a sneaky week away - but don't want the usual Med resort type break.
I was looking at Zell am See and Seefeld in Austria initially, but also looking at Morzine (mainly due to the free outdoor public heated pool) and Annecy in France.
I'm going research blind now though so am secondf guessing myself!
We've been away already earlier in the year, so trying to keep this as cheap as possible (so probably won't be able to stump up for accommodation with a pool for the kids).
Just looking for somewhere scenic with some swimming possibilities for the kid within walking distance of a reasonable choice of restaurants.
Anyone been to the areas mentioned?
Pretty sure Rois and seafoid have commented on that area previously if you can get the search function to work!
#9
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on May 19, 2024, 04:34:35 PMRegardless of how he arrived at the decision, the replay clearly shows that it was the correct one and that's all that matters.
Don't know what there is to yap about.
Davy has a screw loose may have something to do with it.
#10
Quote from: marty34 on May 19, 2024, 04:11:12 PMUmpire got it right, not sure though by accident or design.

De BĂșrca's swinging hurl on ground tipped it out but very hard to see in real time.

I needed the replay to see it on tv so hard in real time.

Great game but Rogers had  handy effort to put Clare up by 4pts with a few minutes left but his effort was poor. The penalty for Waterford was harsh enough. He was going down before the hurl came in over the shoulder. Some penalty by Bennett though.

I thought Clare were going to throw it away. They were well in control but Waterford had a lot of possession and hit some great points via Mahony and Fitzgerald.

Clare were reliant on goals and created plenty of chances. Lohan will be happy with the win but plenty to work on.
All of that is correct. There is no way that umpire knew for certain as it was a mess of sticks and legs.

Some sea of red in Thurles.
#11
General discussion / Re: Boxing Thread
May 19, 2024, 01:00:24 AM
Quote from: Ghost on May 19, 2024, 12:55:01 AM
Quote from: Itchy on May 19, 2024, 12:50:38 AM
Quote from: Ghost on May 19, 2024, 12:46:34 AMFury's best days are behind him. Don't think he has it in him to win a rematch.

If he gets 3 judges like the middle one he might. That was scandalous that it was a split decision.

Was a strange one alright. Would they rig the scorecards to make it seem tighter to sell the rematch better?

Bizzare that Fury's team sent him out into the 12th thinking he was in control. Not that he'd have got the knockout anyway.
David Haye calling out that the ref rescued Fury when he was rocking.
#12
General discussion / Re: Boxing Thread
May 19, 2024, 12:42:11 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 19, 2024, 12:39:32 AMTighter on the judges scorecards than it should have been!!

Right call Usyk was a fair bit better than Fury. Fury pulled off an odd shot but nothing major and nothing sustained!
Enjoyed the fight. A lot of these are shite.

Fury is a w**ker.
#13
General discussion / Re: Boxing Thread
May 19, 2024, 12:37:10 AM
Fury win incoming.
#14
General discussion / Re: Gardening
May 17, 2024, 09:11:08 PM
Quote from: LeoMc on May 17, 2024, 09:00:06 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on May 17, 2024, 08:54:36 PMAnyone got a battery operated lawnmower? My petrol one near done, was looking at options. Any good??  Maintenance must be minimal??
Would you have the area for a robotic mower?
I'd love one but patches of my lawn are like a bog for a good part of the year. Might need a hovercraft version.
#15
Quote from: Ronnie on May 17, 2024, 05:34:14 PMSo, going on the most votes I reckon that's side 1 of the GaaBoarders mixtape:

A Rainy night in Soho
In My Life
Orange Crush
One
Gimme Shelter
Like a Rolling Stone
Like a Hurricane
Layla
Bohemian Rhapsody
Smells like Teen Spirit

Not a bad listen..
I'd listen to that. All proceeds to a random GAA club in Derry so they don't have to darken the doors of BallyHO-land.