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#21
GAA Discussion / GAA@ 125 bliain ( 10 part series on TG4 starting 22nd Nov)
November 22, 2009, 08:21:39 PM #22
General discussion / Even footballers are feeling the pinch these days!
November 20, 2009, 02:07:10 PM
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/20112009/58/martins-skint-75-000-week.html
Poor Ofi was overdrawn every monday after a good weekend, he was only on 75k a week. There must have been some craic in his place!
Poor Ofi was overdrawn every monday after a good weekend, he was only on 75k a week. There must have been some craic in his place!
#23
General discussion / Australia apologises for child migrant abuse
November 17, 2009, 08:36:05 AM
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20091116/twl-australia-apologises-for-child-migra-41f21e0.html
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20091116/twl-tears-as-pm-apologises-to-forgotten-b910669.html
No more than ourselves there is a lot of shame attached to Australias history and treatment of the most vulnerable.
Some victims are still in prisons and mental health hospitals, while others suffer depression and feelings of worthlessness. Just days before the apology, one man who campaigned all his life for forgotten Australians killed himself.
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20091116/twl-tears-as-pm-apologises-to-forgotten-b910669.html
No more than ourselves there is a lot of shame attached to Australias history and treatment of the most vulnerable.
Some victims are still in prisons and mental health hospitals, while others suffer depression and feelings of worthlessness. Just days before the apology, one man who campaigned all his life for forgotten Australians killed himself.
#24
GAA Discussion / Watching GAA in St Lucia
August 19, 2009, 04:30:41 PM
As it says in the title, one of the lads is getting married in St Lucia this weekend and he was wondering if there is anywhere to watch the Cork Tyrone game. I have tried the Setanta US/Caribean site but it is not showing the game until tuesday. http://www.setanta.com/US/Our-Sports/GAA/
Anyone know if there are anywhere that would be showing the RTE feed?
Anyone know if there are anywhere that would be showing the RTE feed?
#25
GAA Discussion / Croker in the running to host athletics
August 11, 2009, 02:47:56 PM
Apologies if this was mentioned earlier
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is planning to build a running track around Croke Park as part of a project to attract an international athletics grand prix to the capital.
The stadium's senior management has commissioned a feasibility study to see if the plan could be a runner. The track, if it goes ahead, would involve alterations to either the Hill 16 or Canal End of the stadium to allow for retractable seating to cover the track on match days.
The GAA has already recruited a former senior executive with Nike in Europe to advise it on the plan.
It is also believed to have held talks with senior Irish athletics figures, including Eamonn Coghlan, a former Olympian and World Champion, in an effort to secure support for the project.
Peter McKenna, the stadium's director, said the GAA is also working closely with the Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) to decide if a bid for an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) grand prix event could be secured.
The prestigious IAAF events are held all over the world, with the next one at Gateshead in northeast England later this month. Such events feature the world's top athletes such as Usain Bolt, the sprinter, Kenenisa Bekele, the Ethiopian distance runner, and Allyson Felix, the American 200m runner.
"In terms of other sports, there is a good opportunity for us with athletics and potentially hosting a grand prix event. We are certainly looking at that," said McKenna.
"We are talking with the right people. Ireland is very fortunate in that people like Coghlan are based here, which helps when we go knocking on doors internationally. It makes it a lot easier to punch above our weight," he said.
McKenna said he recently hired a team of international consultants to assess the merits of building a track around the Croke Park pitch, which today hosts an All-Ireland hurling semi final and a football quarter-final.
"They have already presented us with the results of the feasibility study, and they say we do in fact have the space to build a track that would be acceptable to the international athletics bodies," said McKenna. "But accredited tracks can have different configurations. The problem for us would be getting the 100m stretch with a bend at either end of it. The question is really how far into the Hill we would have to go with it," he said.
Initial concerns that the Croke Park pitch would not be wide enough for a track have been allayed, with McKenna suggesting that the track could be overlaid with sods of turf on match days to complete the playing surface.
McKenna said the plan is at an early stage. However, the GAA is known to be anxious to secure other sporting events to help plug a huge funding gap left by the reopening next year of the Aviva Stadium, formerly Lansdowne Road.
Each rugby and soccer international earned the GAA and Croke Park around €1.3m in rent. "We really need to have our ducks in a row in terms of some replacement events for 2011," said McKenna.
The AAI said it has been discussing the plan with GAA officials for several months, and is fully supportive of the project.
"The meetings have been very cordial," said Frank Greally, a spokesman for the AAI and the editor of Irish Runner magazine.
The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) has also backed the project, and said that Croke Park, which seats 82,000, could even be used as a venue for the Youth Olympics, the first of which will be held in Singapore next year.
"The OCI is completely in favour of it. Most of the major new stadiums around the world have retractable seating to accommodate athletics," said the OCI. "It would be our opinion that there should be at least one venue like this capable of holding a grand prix event in Ireland. Croke Park would be in prime position for it," said the OCI.
Croke Park, which temporarily ripped up its pitch to play host to three U2 concerts last month, has hosted athletics events in the past. In the 1920s and 1930s it was the venue for the Tailteann Games, a series of athletics events open to people of Irish descent, and photographs of the stadium from that period show a running track .
Ireland has a good record of hosting international athletics events. The world cross country championships have been held in the country on two occasions and this December the European Cross Country Championships are being held in Santry Demesne.
GAA purists who oppose Croke Park being used for other sports should also have their fears allayed by the fact that the GAA was originally founded to cater for athletics, hence its name. Maurice Davin and Michael Cusack, after whom two stands in Croke Park are named, were both international track athletes.
There would want to be a hell of a lot of work done to ensure the pitch is looked after, would they be planning on resetting over the track every time it is needed?
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is planning to build a running track around Croke Park as part of a project to attract an international athletics grand prix to the capital.
The stadium's senior management has commissioned a feasibility study to see if the plan could be a runner. The track, if it goes ahead, would involve alterations to either the Hill 16 or Canal End of the stadium to allow for retractable seating to cover the track on match days.
The GAA has already recruited a former senior executive with Nike in Europe to advise it on the plan.
It is also believed to have held talks with senior Irish athletics figures, including Eamonn Coghlan, a former Olympian and World Champion, in an effort to secure support for the project.
Peter McKenna, the stadium's director, said the GAA is also working closely with the Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI) to decide if a bid for an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) grand prix event could be secured.
The prestigious IAAF events are held all over the world, with the next one at Gateshead in northeast England later this month. Such events feature the world's top athletes such as Usain Bolt, the sprinter, Kenenisa Bekele, the Ethiopian distance runner, and Allyson Felix, the American 200m runner.
"In terms of other sports, there is a good opportunity for us with athletics and potentially hosting a grand prix event. We are certainly looking at that," said McKenna.
"We are talking with the right people. Ireland is very fortunate in that people like Coghlan are based here, which helps when we go knocking on doors internationally. It makes it a lot easier to punch above our weight," he said.
McKenna said he recently hired a team of international consultants to assess the merits of building a track around the Croke Park pitch, which today hosts an All-Ireland hurling semi final and a football quarter-final.
"They have already presented us with the results of the feasibility study, and they say we do in fact have the space to build a track that would be acceptable to the international athletics bodies," said McKenna. "But accredited tracks can have different configurations. The problem for us would be getting the 100m stretch with a bend at either end of it. The question is really how far into the Hill we would have to go with it," he said.
Initial concerns that the Croke Park pitch would not be wide enough for a track have been allayed, with McKenna suggesting that the track could be overlaid with sods of turf on match days to complete the playing surface.
McKenna said the plan is at an early stage. However, the GAA is known to be anxious to secure other sporting events to help plug a huge funding gap left by the reopening next year of the Aviva Stadium, formerly Lansdowne Road.
Each rugby and soccer international earned the GAA and Croke Park around €1.3m in rent. "We really need to have our ducks in a row in terms of some replacement events for 2011," said McKenna.
The AAI said it has been discussing the plan with GAA officials for several months, and is fully supportive of the project.
"The meetings have been very cordial," said Frank Greally, a spokesman for the AAI and the editor of Irish Runner magazine.
The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) has also backed the project, and said that Croke Park, which seats 82,000, could even be used as a venue for the Youth Olympics, the first of which will be held in Singapore next year.
"The OCI is completely in favour of it. Most of the major new stadiums around the world have retractable seating to accommodate athletics," said the OCI. "It would be our opinion that there should be at least one venue like this capable of holding a grand prix event in Ireland. Croke Park would be in prime position for it," said the OCI.
Croke Park, which temporarily ripped up its pitch to play host to three U2 concerts last month, has hosted athletics events in the past. In the 1920s and 1930s it was the venue for the Tailteann Games, a series of athletics events open to people of Irish descent, and photographs of the stadium from that period show a running track .
Ireland has a good record of hosting international athletics events. The world cross country championships have been held in the country on two occasions and this December the European Cross Country Championships are being held in Santry Demesne.
GAA purists who oppose Croke Park being used for other sports should also have their fears allayed by the fact that the GAA was originally founded to cater for athletics, hence its name. Maurice Davin and Michael Cusack, after whom two stands in Croke Park are named, were both international track athletes.
There would want to be a hell of a lot of work done to ensure the pitch is looked after, would they be planning on resetting over the track every time it is needed?
#26
General discussion / What is the worst drink you have had
July 30, 2009, 12:11:42 PM
Following on from the Ozuo thread i thought i see what horror stories people have about different drinks.
By far the worst i have tasted is called Stroh, i have had many espidoes down the years with this drink and i always have a least 2 bottles in the house. It is an Austrian rum and usually found in skiing resorts ( where they have it hot). I have never seen such vile reaction from any drink just by smelling it.
A close second would be some of the Grapas, i have a bottle that i got in Italy that cost me 2.30 for a litre, i swear it would power a tractor.
By far the worst i have tasted is called Stroh, i have had many espidoes down the years with this drink and i always have a least 2 bottles in the house. It is an Austrian rum and usually found in skiing resorts ( where they have it hot). I have never seen such vile reaction from any drink just by smelling it.
A close second would be some of the Grapas, i have a bottle that i got in Italy that cost me 2.30 for a litre, i swear it would power a tractor.
#27
General discussion / Felipe Massa in stable condition after freak crash
July 25, 2009, 10:27:32 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8168807.stm
Crazy crash, he was hit on the head by debris from another car and knocked out then crashed into the tyre wall at full pelt. It was all caught on the camera from his car.
Crazy crash, he was hit on the head by debris from another car and knocked out then crashed into the tyre wall at full pelt. It was all caught on the camera from his car.
#28
General discussion / Woman sues to have name of anonymous web poster revealed
July 06, 2009, 03:10:56 PM
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/career/?p=942
Im sure noone would have any need to sue any member of the GAAboard!!!!
Im sure noone would have any need to sue any member of the GAAboard!!!!
#29
General discussion / Problem with Archos 605 wifi
July 03, 2009, 10:41:03 AM
Got an Archos 605 wifi in the states last year. Dont use it too often but when i did it was great ( though i never used the wifi for it) Anyhow i took it out of its case yesterday and th ething is completely dead, left it charging for a few hours but still no sign of life. Anyone come accross this before? Am i covered as i bought it in the states and dont have receipt etc.
#30
General discussion / Racist attacks in Belfast
June 17, 2009, 10:01:29 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8104498.stm
Havent seen this mentioned so apologies if it has been covered.
Anyone seen this in belfast? Is it local hoolums or a more sinister group attacking the Romanians?
Havent seen this mentioned so apologies if it has been covered.
Anyone seen this in belfast? Is it local hoolums or a more sinister group attacking the Romanians?
#31
General discussion / No Passport , Will driving licence do?
June 09, 2009, 11:27:34 AM
I appplied for a new passport last week ( passport express ) and i should have it in 10 working days However i need to go to london on the 19th june and it will be very tight if i will have it back or not.
Are driving licences still a valid form of ID on flights, i know Aer lingus will accept them but Ryanair says it will only accept them for domestic flight, is Ireland considered a domestic flight to the UK? Think it used to be.
There are a few already booked into standsted so i would prefer to be on thier flight with ryanair but it ifs too much of a risk i will book with aer lingus.
Are driving licences still a valid form of ID on flights, i know Aer lingus will accept them but Ryanair says it will only accept them for domestic flight, is Ireland considered a domestic flight to the UK? Think it used to be.
There are a few already booked into standsted so i would prefer to be on thier flight with ryanair but it ifs too much of a risk i will book with aer lingus.
#32
General discussion / Cat Laughs
May 27, 2009, 05:50:04 PM
Cat Laughs is on this weekend in Kilkenny, anyone heading down?
Heading to Ross Noble on the friday night, not sure who is lined up for the saturday night.
Should be good weekends craic.
Heading to Ross Noble on the friday night, not sure who is lined up for the saturday night.
Should be good weekends craic.
#33
General discussion / Hotels New York
May 21, 2009, 08:20:20 AM
Heading to New York in July, can anyone give me some decent hotel websites or hotel recomendations. Will be there a week so will be looking at the budget.
Also in the vien of Rosnarun if anyone can suggest 'activities' to do in the city it would be appreciated!
Also in the vien of Rosnarun if anyone can suggest 'activities' to do in the city it would be appreciated!
#34
General discussion / Late luggage claim
March 18, 2009, 02:54:01 PM
Folks looking for a bit of advice here,
Had a bit of a disastrous week last. We had booked a skiing trip to livigno leaving on saturday
We arranged the trip with Directski and flew out of Belfast on a Jet2 flight. When we landed in Brescia there was no sign of our bags ( all 3 of us). Anyway we headed to the resort and got accommodation etc. The rep gave 2 of us spare ski pants and generally was very good for the whole week. We had to buy some new gear ( jackets and pants , tops etc). 2 of the bags showed up on Monday evening but the other bag didn't show up till Friday evening ( and we were leaving early Saturday morning) This was the girls bag and she had to buy a lot of stuff to get her through the week - clothes and make up
So we just want to know where we stand given the following details
only 1 of us had travel insurance ( and this was one of the bags returned Monday)
All the bookings were made on credit card.
The last bag landed in Italy (verona) on the Tuesday but didn't get tot the resort until the Friday.
What is the best way to get some sort of recovery? Directski are washing their hands saying it is the airport service people fault, then the airline fault. Can we just claim of the credit card insurance? What about different claims for the credit card and the travel insurance?
Cheers
Had a bit of a disastrous week last. We had booked a skiing trip to livigno leaving on saturday
We arranged the trip with Directski and flew out of Belfast on a Jet2 flight. When we landed in Brescia there was no sign of our bags ( all 3 of us). Anyway we headed to the resort and got accommodation etc. The rep gave 2 of us spare ski pants and generally was very good for the whole week. We had to buy some new gear ( jackets and pants , tops etc). 2 of the bags showed up on Monday evening but the other bag didn't show up till Friday evening ( and we were leaving early Saturday morning) This was the girls bag and she had to buy a lot of stuff to get her through the week - clothes and make up
So we just want to know where we stand given the following details
only 1 of us had travel insurance ( and this was one of the bags returned Monday)
All the bookings were made on credit card.
The last bag landed in Italy (verona) on the Tuesday but didn't get tot the resort until the Friday.
What is the best way to get some sort of recovery? Directski are washing their hands saying it is the airport service people fault, then the airline fault. Can we just claim of the credit card insurance? What about different claims for the credit card and the travel insurance?
Cheers
#35
General discussion / TV Mounting brackets
January 12, 2009, 02:46:41 PM
Anyone know the best place to buy TV mounting brackets for 42'' TV. Am i better off going online to order?
#36
General discussion / Something to kill the time
December 10, 2008, 01:06:25 PMhttp://www.diffney.ie/quiz08.html
1. on the 1st D of C
2. the 32 C of I
3. M : E 2 A
4. the 14 T of G
5. A, B, O, AB. The 4 B G
6. 30 P of S
7. 2009, C Y of the O
8. 1 T H
9. 4.50 from P by A C
10. 21/3/1960 the S M
11. 40 L by the R S
12. 6 is 1/2 a D
13. N 4 by N McD
14. 7 E in the H
15. S U 2: the S
16. 40/40 is D in T
17. 10 Y in a D
18. the 7 B of D F M
19. Y G, 1st M in S
20. 1 S at a T
21. 26/12 S S D
22. 27/5/1941 the S of the B
23. the 4th E is the P
24. the C was 90 in the I of M
25. 10,000 M
26. 1st W. 8 p.m. to M
27. the 3 M by A D
28. 60 M of S E
29. the 51st S
30. S on Y O 2 F
31. the B, the N and the S, the 3 S
32. the 40 S of G
33. G is the 7th L of the A
34. H B S 16
35. 64 S on a C
36. the 10 L T of I
37. 3 L L from K
38. 1 F in the G
39. 20 is a S
40. 366 D in a L Y
41. H S M 3 : S Y
42. U B. 0 100 M G M
43. 5 C in C
44. L J G. The 9 D Q
45. R, W, A. The 3 R's
46. 24 C in P G
47. T (A 20th - M 20th)
48. 8/11/1960 the A at N
49. H by 9 I N
50. 5 on a T I by E B
51. 18 H in a R of G
52. 1 W on a U
53. 7 P on a N T
54. F-16, F F
55. 10 T I H about Y
56. T 1 B E M
57. 2008 M W the H C
58. W is H2O
59. T, D P D 6W
60. 500 M by the P
61. I at 1st Y D S
62. 13/2/2008 G T A I F M
#37
General discussion / IKEA
November 11, 2008, 04:13:33 PM
Lads,
Thinking of heading up to belfast in a few weeks to suss the place. Just finishing off a house so could potentially get a lot of stuff. Suppose main questions would be
Generally speaking what is their gear like?
Would it be mad busy on a saturday?
Is it worth having a spin up some day before to have a full order?
Do they deliver ( to mayo) and what are the costs like?
If they deliver do they sort your order or do you have to go to the store and pack your own trolly?
If i bring a van for collection do i have to get all the stuff myself in their store?
What are the opening times of the place?
Im sure i have more questions to follow and if anyone has any suggestion please give them
Thinking of heading up to belfast in a few weeks to suss the place. Just finishing off a house so could potentially get a lot of stuff. Suppose main questions would be
Generally speaking what is their gear like?
Would it be mad busy on a saturday?
Is it worth having a spin up some day before to have a full order?
Do they deliver ( to mayo) and what are the costs like?
If they deliver do they sort your order or do you have to go to the store and pack your own trolly?
If i bring a van for collection do i have to get all the stuff myself in their store?
What are the opening times of the place?
Im sure i have more questions to follow and if anyone has any suggestion please give them
#38
General discussion / Cardiff
September 18, 2008, 09:58:19 PM
Headin to cardiff this weekend, anyone got any tips where to go? Just a gang of lads so no need for museums galleries etc.
#39
General discussion / Which Seoige?
August 08, 2008, 05:34:04 PM
Which one of of the siblings are yer favourites? Ive always considered Grainne a bit of a goodie 2 shoes but im sure there is a bit of the devilment in Sile.
#40
General discussion / Berlin
July 30, 2008, 05:39:52 PM
Heading there for the weekend, supposed to be a fairly mad spot. Has anyone been there, all suggestions appreciated.