Joe Brolly

[Ball Hopper]

Hold on.... people are flying the national flag on the national holiday???

Well that is just as shocking as it is outrageous.

It's the celebration of a saint, not a national holiday.


US Independence Day. Americans flying the US flag, that's understandable.

Question: What date did the the Republic of Ireland get its independence?

[Last Caress]

I wonder did any one have a flag at the Armagh St Patricks Day parade TODAY?  The 16th of March. Unionist Dominated Council objected to it being held on Sunday. Fly your flag if you want.

[Over the Bar]

What is that rose looking thing on his lapel on TSG?

[Lar Naparka]

Hold on.... people are flying the national flag on the national holiday???

Well that is just as shocking as it is outrageous.

It's the celebration of a saint, not a national holiday.


US Independence Day. Americans flying the US flag, that's understandable.

Question: What date did the the Republic of Ireland get its independence?

On December 6th, 1921.
At least that's when the Irish Free State was established.The Free State didn't officially become a republic until 8 December 1949.
And if you are having a really slow day, you might be interested to know that there's a helluva difference between the "Republic of Ireland" and the "Irish Republic."
The latter was what the Shinners used when they declared independence from Britain after the 1918 elections.

[BennyCake]

Why not have Independence Day in December then? And leave St Patrick's Day as it should be, a saints day.

[Throw ball]

I wonder did any one have a flag at the Armagh St Patricks Day parade TODAY?  The 16th of March. Unionist Dominated Council objected to it being held on Sunday. Fly your flag if you want.

Just for note I understand than the parade on 16th in Armagh was very poorly attended - I went to Cross to watch Armagh play. Sunday's parade led with flags from all over the world. It probably attracted the biggest attendance in years. In their parade highlights show on Sunday UTV showed the Saturday parade.

[Snapchap]

Why not have Independence Day in December then?

Because we aren't Independent yet.

[BennyCake]

Why not have Independence Day in December then?

Because we aren't Independent yet.

Yes, I did say Ireland's part independence from Britain (#4808)

[Snapchap]

Why not have Independence Day in December then?

Because we aren't Independent yet.

Yes, I did say Ireland's part independence from Britain (#4808)

Thus making your suggestion of having an Independence Day all the stranger.

[BennyCake]

Why not have Independence Day in December then?

Because we aren't Independent yet.

Yes, I did say Ireland's part independence from Britain (#4808)

Thus making your suggestion of having an Independence Day all the stranger.

India celebrate their independence, even though they were partitioned.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

India celebrate their independence, even though they were partitioned.

India was partitioned from Pakistan (East and West), not northern India... d'oh! 

[seafoid]

India celebrate their independence, even though they were partitioned.

India was partioned from Pakistan (East and West), not northern India... d'oh! 

The Brits left in a hurry. The border between India and Pakistan was decided in a few weeks. In the north there is a large region which is still disputed between the countries.
Does this sound familiar ?

[trailer]

Just to poke things slightly...

Isn't St Patrick's colour Blue? or did I just imagine that?

Carry on...

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

India celebrate their independence, even though they were partitioned.

India was partioned from Pakistan (East and West), not northern India... d'oh! 

The Brits left in a hurry. The border between India and Pakistan was decided in a few weeks. In the north there is a large region which is still disputed between the countries.
Does this sound familiar ?

FFS, they just had an Imperial penchant for drawing lines on the maps of other peoples' nations. How long do you think they laboured over the 6 County demarcation? I'll give you a clue: not very.

[Wildweasel74]

Don't know about that.. look at the Fermanagh border around the lakes. Strangest bordering layout u could get.