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As I understand it, Croke Park had previously agreed with the residents for 3 non-GAA events per year. Someone in the GAA then decided to completely disregard this agreement and have 8 concerts plus the American football this summer.

Personally I'd be 100% on the side of the residents on this, regardless of the benefits which would be expected to trickle down

There is a bit of the Bully boy tactics here from the GAA. I guess they thought that with 160,000 people involved, the residents and the council would give in. How was it allowed to be this late before the licence was or was not granted? Did the GAA think by applying so late that the council would give into the pressure in such a situation?

Contrary to popular belief this is a victory for the common man.

Again, the fúcking 82,000-seater stadium didn't materialise in their back gardens over-night. You take the nice cosy de-valuation in house prices or rents when you're coming in because of the stadium and then you turn around and start back-biting at it. If you can't hack the crowds why did you choose to live there?

The GAA and the promoters shouldn't be having this sort of trouble hosting a few concerts in their own stadium, regardless of agreements. Three concerts is a tiny amount a year for the biggest stadium in the country in the first place.

It's a victory for lads with too much time on their hands.

Tbf, if the gaa agreed to 3 per year then surely they should have been willing to stand by it instead of unilaterally tripling the agreed amount. A bit of integrity when dealing with the residents would go a long way to building some sort of trust

Same as any agreement, things change. Do footballers honour their contracts? There's many, many cases of agreements being broken for expediency.

I'm sure when they agreed to three concerts there was no thought paid to the idea of Gareth Brooks being able to probably sell out a month-long stand in Croke Park.

The residents should get a better deal for themselves because the agreement needs to be changed but they shouldn't be standing in the way of it happening.

Yes,let professional footballers (I presume thats what you're rambling on about) be our moral compass.If they do it,it ok.

The Radisson and Maldron are the best for walking 5 and 3 minutes respectively.Both offer shuttle services but you'd be much quicker walking.The Maldon has recently been upgraded to a 4* (it used to be the Clarion,no actual renovations or improvement have been made,my last stay there was March) but the price has gone up as well.Its a sh1te hotel and the staff,particularly in the bar/restaurant have been terrible every time Ive stay there.Ended up begrudging staying there often for early morning flights because of it proximity to the airport.

The Radiison it streets ahead but a bit more expensive.

[the supporters might have great day out down the country]

Considering the fact the the GAA announced with much fanfare that they had cleared the debt on Croker and they will be due several big pay days with the 1 Direction and Garth Brooks concert the argument for them holding as many matches there as possible doesn't really hold much water anymore. The decision to hold the league semis there this weekend is beyond reason. The fact that the Cork, Mayo and Derry supporters have 2-3 hour trips to make plus associated transport, food etc. costs is a major show of inconsideration by the GAA. In contrast, the average Dub supporter can have the Sunday dinner, out the door and be in Croker inside an hour on public transport. From my information Croke park needs an attendance if at least 30000 to break even, I would be surprised if they came close to that Sunday, especially since Sunday week is Easter where I'd say a lot of people have travel plans made for and won't want to do long trips 2 weekends in a row. Logic would've had the Dublin/Cork game in Portlaoise and Derry/Mayo in Sligo or Cavan, making day trips for all sets of supporters easier along with giving a bit of an economic boost locally. As far as the longer term goes, regardless of what officials say, the Dublin players and supporters regard Croke park as home turf, and that always carries a advantage. Dublin should be made play away more in the Leinster championship. It might actually benefit the players, the supporters might have great day out down the country and the local pubs, shops would get a bit of the cash that normally flows into headquarters and the surrounding area!

Lads who are ye coddin, this would be a disaster for all concerned.

Most of the jacks have never been outside their home patch, as Dustin said I've never been to Meath. Majority of the unwashed can't read so they'd be bound to get lost. Better off leaving the stretchy faced f**kers to collect their disability payments in peace and spend it in the celtic bar or some other knackerhole off o'connell street.

As for the culchies, sure why would be inviting crime down upon ourselves and what about kids picking up the needles after these lads

Leave well enough alone

"stretchy faced f**kers"  Haha! Never heard that before and don't know what it means but had a laugh at that!

[I also have Sky Broadband that unfortunately blocks all those sports internet links.]

I think people are ignoring the realities of demographics, lt'll be filler in Sky's schedules, between Ireland & GB I'd say there'll be as many, if not more, who'll be tuning in for Tightlines, Cycling or Speedway. It'll not be a seismic development & will have as much impact on their schedules as the already mentioned sports. On a side note I'm delighted to see it as I can't get TV3 at all but I have Sky Sports. I also have Sky Broadband that unfortunately blocks all those sports internet links.

So do I Benny, you can get past that pretty easy, firstrow was banned in britain, they set up firstrow.eu and works perfectly. People be wary of the streams because they believe the false pop ups.

~on the murdoch issue, i would be as anti murdoch as they come. However Sky do sport top class, like a spoiled bitch they ignore what they dont have (prem rugby union/ FA Cup etc) but when your on board with them they create a phenomenal buzz/hype about a game. I have to admit I have booked many a box office boxing match when previously I had no intention of doing and i for one do get sucked in. My wee man loves the WWE and I end up watching it as I did when I was younger.

Lots of ways around sky blocking the sites,google it.
Use firefox,install an ad blocker and you'll never see a pop up.

Sky Sports me arse.

http://webfirstrow.eu
http://tykestv.eu/
http://coolsport.tv
http://www.wiziwig.tv/index.php?part=sports
http://www.firstrowsports.eu/ 
http://www.vipbox.tv/s
http://www.nj43.com/
http://cricfree.tv/index.php
http://www.stopstream.com/
http://www.tsmplug.com

Anyone worried they might miss a game,see the above.

I dont even have saorview in the house.Everything goes through the laptop onto the big screen and of course it's free.You can watch almost any channel online now these days (including all the sky sports channels)

And im pointing out that an ordinary background as you call it (ffs) Means different things to different people.

I don't even know what your argument is.

If you grew up in the top 2-3% of the population as measured by socio-economic criteria, I guess you could call it an ordinary upbringing.

But a quick internet search for a definition of "ordinary" tells us it is "what is commonplace or standard". Ireland must be a very, very affluent society indeed if living in one of the country's most affluent areas, being raised by two doctors and going to Blackrock College is standard.

+1 on the "I don't know what your argument is" - I haven't a clue what point you're trying to make, and I think at this stage your seethingness has confused even yourself.

This is totally pointless but im pretty sure BOD's family was not in the top 2-3 percentile of wealthy families in Ireland (not that it matters)

I wish you and your nutjob theories were around when i was kid.I played several different sports,if only  there was somebody like you who i could have explained my parents socio economic situation to at the time and then you could point me in the direction of which sport to concentrate on.

You're awfully confused and/or deliberately ignorant.

My God,You are one angry and confused lad,

Thats BOD's  particular background,

Give me an example of what is suitably deemed "ordinary"by you and I'll give you an example of a current international with a similar background.

Where did I say I had anything against Brian O'Driscoll's background?

Tony Benn had an even more privileged upbringing and he's one of my heroes.

I'm only pointing out that the notion that Brian O'Driscoll had an "ordinary" upbringing is plainly ludicrous. Which it is.

And im pointing out that an ordinary background as you call it (ffs) Means different things to different people.

I don't even know what your argument is.

BOD's parents were/are both doctors as far as I know.

That doesnt make them toffs to me. I'd say they are middle class and have done well for themselves (through hard work).

Sounds like someone has a chip on their shoulder.

BOD had your average, normal upbringing, with two parents doctors, living in Clontarf and going to Blackrock College. Your average, normal upbringing, the same as everybody else.

Class snobbery/superiority/inferiority complex at its best.I thought that was more of a British thing.

No, it's just pointing out that the notion that growing up in one of Dublin's most affluent areas, having both parents working as a doctor, and attending the country's most "prestigious" school constitutes an "ordinary" upbringing is utterly laughable.

My God,You are one angry and confused lad,

Thats BOD's  particular background,

Give me an example of what is suitably deemed "ordinary"by you and I'll give you an example of a current international with a similar background.

BOD's parents were/are both doctors as far as I know.

That doesnt make them toffs to me. I'd say they are middle class and have done well for themselves (through hard work).

Sounds like someone has a chip on their shoulder.

BOD had your average, normal upbringing, with two parents doctors, living in Clontarf and going to Blackrock College. Your average, normal upbringing, the same as everybody else.

Class snobbery/superiority/inferiority complex at its best.I thought that was more of a British thing.

Kimbap, many sports are played in schools these days, and even when I was at school. But it's mainly those who attend private colleges that go on to play at a high level. ie, you need to be a toff.

Ah look,we'll leave it at that so.

You are either genuinely ignorant or on a wind up,either way im not interested.

You'll always get bandwagon jumpers, but if Ireland won the rugby World Cup, I still wouldn't give two fiddlers frig about it. I wouldn't even watch it if they won it.

I think a hell of a lot of rugby "followers" don't even know the rules or even played or been to a game. Maybe it's all about being patriotic or something. I couldn't give a toss. Why would I? I, like most people, have absolutely no connection to the game. In fact, I would go as far to say I want to see them beat in every match. Even against England.

Why would you want to see them lose though? I presume you have little or no interest in show jumping, cricket or hockey but do you want to see those Irish teams lose?

Going back to that article posted earlier, because it is hyped up beyond belief. The way the game is portrayed, it's like this unbelievable spectacle. It's a terrible game, worse than American Football, and it's brutal!

Like the others you mentioned, it's an elitist sport played by the upper classes. That's reason enough to want them to lose.

"Like the others you mentioned, it's an elitist sport played by the upper classes. That's reason enough to want them to lose."

Thats a tired old cliche trotted out by those who know nothing of the game today.
If you don't like the game and think its brutal,then fair enough,but if you're going to air opinions on it at least try to sound like you know what you're talking about.

The above outdated and frankly bullsh1t sentiment is similar to other people saying GAA is only played by muck savages down the country.Or soccer is only played by scumbags in Dublin.

I watched my nephew represent my old school in the Connacht cup on Wednesday against Roscommon.Neither team had ever been in the final before and there was no rugby played at my school only 10 years ago.

You'll always get bandwagon jumpers, but if Ireland won the rugby World Cup, I still wouldn't give two fiddlers frig about it. I wouldn't even watch it if they won it.

I think a hell of a lot of rugby "followers" don't even know the rules or even played or been to a game. Maybe it's all about being patriotic or something. I couldn't give a toss. Why would I? I, like most people, have absolutely no connection to the game. In fact, I would go as far to say I want to see them beat in every match. Even against England.

So you want to see Ireland lose at sports you have no connection with?

What a strange and bitter attitude to have.

Ahh will ya stop talking shite man and if you want to reply to a post at least read it. Kimbap

Think i did read it,you dont seem to be able to judge a game or situation on its merits,its either boom or bust looking down into you pint.

Two points is a result.Performance wasnt great,this game will have no bearing on a game in 3 moths,do you know anything about football?

Win, lose or draw from here, Mayo look very poor today and so far this year.

Totally agree , Mayo are fooked and will not be the slightest bit surprised if we came a cropper in the Hyde in June .

Thats a typical over the top attitude that seems to effect some of our supporters.

Horan is still trying out new players.The team isnt at championship pitch yet.We bet Kerry by 5 points and you're focusing on the negative and saying we'll lose a game three months from now,ffs.

And there's the other end of the scale that never see anything wrong with Mayo under Horan.

Have Mayo been poor  in the league so far, yes they have , nothing sensationalist about it.

Today's game could of gone either way , Kerry looked far sharper for a lot of the game but as per they seem to run out of steam lately.

The hits that Kerry were putting in during the first half made Mayo look very boy like .

The elephant in the room that nobody is willing to air their opinion on is Andy Moran, he's finished as a starter .

The full back line is atrocious and a very exposed line everytime ,hennelly is not as solid as Clarke.

They are some points imo that make for my verdict of poor form, if you disagree fair enough , doesn't make you right.

June 8th v Roscommon, if you're a betting man get on the Rossie to end their thirteen year famine against the mighty Mayo.

You're not a genius or prophet telling us they havent been "Sensationalist" in the league so far.Good performance against  a wound up Kerry team in March.We won it as well,lots of lads off championship pace.Only way is up,Horan knows a bit how to motivate and time his troops to be primed more than you id wager.

Win, lose or draw from here, Mayo look very poor today and so far this year.

Totally agree , Mayo are fooked and will not be the slightest bit surprised if we came a cropper in the Hyde in June .

Thats a typical over the top attitude that seems to effect some of our supporters.

Horan is still trying out new players.The team isnt at championship pitch yet.We bet Kerry by 5 points and you're focusing on the negative and saying we'll lose a game three months from now,ffs.

And there's the other end of the scale that never see anything wrong with Mayo under Horan.

Have Mayo been poor  in the league so far, yes they have , nothing sensationalist about it.

Today's game could of gone either way , Kerry looked far sharper for a lot of the game but as per they seem to run out of steam lately.

The hits that Kerry were putting in during the first half made Mayo look very boy like .

The elephant in the room that nobody is willing to air their opinion on is Andy Moran, he's finished as a starter .

The full back line is atrocious and a very exposed line everytime ,hennelly is not as solid as Clarke.

They are some points imo that make for my verdict of poor form, if you disagree fair enough , doesn't make you right.

June 8th v Roscommon, if you're a betting man get on the Rossie to end their thirteen year famine against the mighty Mayo.

I'd prefer Clarke and just one free taker in o Connor,all likely by the start of the championship.Calm down after we just bet Kerry on the first days of march.Dont be giving off the comical mayo supporter going bertie when everything goes wrong and off the charts when it works out.Show a bit of intelligence g'lad.