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On a slightly similar note, should we give umpires a new uniform to wear, make them look more official, like their australian counterparts (but not the round hats). I know its only an aestethic matter but just might be worthwhile

When I heard about this a few weeks ago I was thinking, oh Jesus, but saw it last night, was in stiches. Great stuff, dont know if I could take Jon Kenny serious as a coach, sounds like he could have been on stage. good show.

Bobby Sands

most likely not but not to go off the track from my original point I dont think England playing Ireland in rugby changed anything really and didnt signify us moving on or anything like that. The hyperbole that people are coming up with about that game is ridiculous.

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Anyone else think that England playing in Croke Park didnt change anything or show we've "moved on". I dont know, I still look around and still see the same old attitudes in same old places. A good sporting occasion but didnt have an impact on anything beyond the realm of sport.

The way they go on you would thing Croke park was full of GAA fans for this rugby match 

Is it not possible to be a GAA AND Rugby supporter?? I know alot of GAA people who also love their rugby as well and enjoyed the day out.

Sure I follow rugby as well, but Croke park was probably not FULL of GAA fans and I doubt many of the No-crowd were in attendance either.

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I've been trying to keep the Gaelige going despite being over in England, using it in texts home and on the phone to mammy, but its not enough and I feel I'm losing it slowly. I've tried some free language software which is too basic, any recommendations? .

There's plenty of classes on in England but it depends where you are. Try the Irish Post newspaper for info.

thanks

Just for the record, I dont give a shit and fail to see why anyone would have a problem with said teams achieving unless they are a supporter of said teams

I've been trying to keep the Gaelige going despite being over in England, using it in texts home and on the phone to mammy, but its not enough and I feel I'm losing it slowly. I've tried some free language software which is too basic, any recommendations?

By the way thats a good program, only saw the first episode but thought it was very entertaining. I really like Des Bishop.

I've only ever seen one copy of it, never seen it on sale anywhere

Poor fella, my heart goes out to his family. Sad, sad day for Tipperary and the GAA.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Anyone else think that England playing in Croke Park didnt change anything or show we've "moved on". I dont know, I still look around and still see the same old attitudes in same old places. A good sporting occasion but didnt have an impact on anything beyond the realm of sport.

There was a comment on Slugger O'Toole, which slightly worried me,

Why is there a need to force Catholics into Protestant houses?
an area which is predominately Protestant has no need to be 'equalised', why can't it be left alone?

Reminded me of 50's America, dont want any n****rs in my neighbourhood attitude.

However on said website there was comments alluding to similar attacks on the Prodestant communities in Rasharkin and Dunloy............

Christ thats brutal, what sort of scum bags are they. Burning houses, kicking in doors, burning halls, throwing stones at kids, intimidation of teenagers because of their clothing, threatening to abduct kids, what sort of a degenerate individual carrys on like that. People really have a long way to go up North still. Some clearly arent interested in mixing.

As for the lads at the end, well what can you say. I can imagine that many in that community would have a certain problem with a former IRA man and convicted murderer being interviewed even if he is an elected MLA but those knackers are nothing short of thugs.

On the other hand I think I know that guy who was coaching that American Football team. He's only known to me as Yank, first time I heard his real name. I played in the IAFL and its generally sectarian free, as he said people from both communities play.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/tv/programmes/spotlight/index.shtml

would this be the right program? seems like the right topic but dated march 11th