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Lovely quote in the IT

They were great on other days, just not here. That being the case, Tipperary could pay them no greater tribute than the walloping they gave them.

There is no point in reading the papers or watching telly if you want to understand the Apple issue.
Brexit has changed the game. The Brits were all for tax avoidance.

http://www.thepropertypin.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=66347

The UK can save GBP350m a week if it leaves the EU

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/72aa537a-7116-11e6-a0c9-1365ce54b926.htm
A fifth of investment banking revenues in the City of London will be disrupted by a "hard Brexit" scenario that leaves the sector with restricted access to the EU single market, according to early estimates by the industry.

Theresa May has ruled out a radical switch to an immigration system that would strip EU citizens of their preferential access to the UK, in comments expected to inflame Brexit supporters.
The prime minister, speaking ahead of her first G20 summit in China, is considering a more modest reform of immigration rules for EU citizens, knowing that severe curbs could leave Britain excluded from large parts of the single market.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/04/g20-theresa-may-warns-of-tough-times-for-uk-economy-after-brexit

a message from Japan to the UK that there could be a string of corporate exits from the UK unless some of the privileges that come with access to the single market are maintained.
The lengthy document from Tokyo gives a list of possible consequences of Brexit and a series of specific requests from Japanese businesses. About half of Japanese investment in the EU comes to the UK, including from companies such as Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nomura and Daiwa.
"Japanese businesses with their European headquarters in the UK may decide to transfer their head-office function to continental Europe if EU laws cease to be applicable in the UK after its withdrawal," the report concludes.
It says: "In light of the fact that a number of Japanese businesses, invited by the government in some cases, have invested actively to the UK, which was seen to be a gateway to Europe, and have established value-chains across Europe, we strongly request that the UK will consider this fact seriously and respond in a responsible manner to minimise any harmful effects on these businesses."

Tipp were deffo 9 or 10 points better. However had they been only 4 or 5 points better it would have been a toss up as to who won. This past few years Kilkenny have managed to eke out wins when they've kept within range.

Looking at the amount of ball Tipp won close to the goals in the first half, they could have developed a world of goal scoring opportunities had the first receiver not opted to point on sight instead of holding it up for a runner. Part of their path to victory was the realisation that Kilkenny didn't need to be shown such respect.

For Kilkenny, this defeat for has resonance with their 2004 and 2010 All Ireland defeats. On both days they got wiped out in the last 20 minutes and looked jaded. On both occasions, Cody looked bereft of game changing ideas on the sideline also.
Both times it felt like the end of the era, but each time Cody came back with revitalised teams and some tactical refinements. This time he doesn't have the same material to work with though. Kilkenny don't have any all time greats on their team any more. Their underage hasn't been exceptional for a long time either.

Once other counties start to sense a dip in Kilkenny's supremacy, they'll all be extra geed up to have a cut at them. Right now Clare and Waterford probably have better players than Kilkenny. Once they start hurling the 15 Kilkenny men in front of them and not the aura that Cody created, Kilkenny may not have cause to block book the hotels for the first Sunday in September.

2013 was quite significant. KK have been reducing the percentages since 2012 . I think the gap between them and the rest has been reducing  Reminds me of Man Utd at the end of Fergie time

The mother and kids didn't deserve to die. The State won't do anything about this issue. So more innocent people will be killed.

Out of curiosity what could the state have done?

There has to be action on media reporting of these tragedies.
Support of mental illness is still quite hit and miss. A lot of people won't get help and of these a certain proportion will
be at risk of murdering their families

What's Galway's ratio?

0 out of 2.
Cork and Galway have beaten Cody 3 times. Tipp twice

Have to say, I don't really buy the chip on the shoulder that Bubbles was showing there. They've been rightfully doubted over the years as they've had this talent and ability to compete with Kilkenny since 09 and after 2010 they decided to rest on their laurels and enjoy themselves too much.

2 out of 6.is below average

Will she do anything about climate change or is sainthood more like a frequent flyers club.

The mother and kids didn't deserve to die. The State won't do anything about this issue. So more innocent people will be killed.

You woukd hope it would be the end of the cats.

Not another hotel misbooking I hope

http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/cavan-murder-suicide-hernamewasclodagh-trends-on-social-media-418960.html

Meanwhile, the head of Women's Aid, Margaret Martin, says that some users of its helpline have been triggered by the tragic event in Cavan.

"A couple of women mentioned the case in Cavan when they phoned our helpline. They found it triggering. We are really aware of the amount of women who are afraid because of this case," said Ms Martin.

It was always something to be avoided. I suppose when I was a kid I had no choice but watch the irritating and pompous Liam Ó Murchú doing up for the final.

Why would anybody want to attend this and why would anybody want to sit down and watch it?

Why does RTE continue to with nonsense like this and other cringe fests like Rose of Tralee, ffs?

I think it is related to the ideology of Light Entertainment in RTE.  They set a low bar.
Telly is for everyone and all levels of education. BBC crime programmes often have clues so that everyone can follow the story.