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#91

General discussion / Re: American Sports Thread

Last post by markl121 - Today at 08:25:33 AM

The oilers get over the line. I'm a stars fan so buzzing so far. I'd fancy them against the oilers but over 7 games it's so hard to predict.

#92

General discussion / Re: Artificial Intelligence/As...

Last post by marty34 - Today at 07:47:57 AM

Programme for Antrim V Galway hurling game was £5/5 euro but it covered the 3 Leinster games over the week-end.

Maybe Munster did the same - one programme for their two games?

It makes sense I suppose.

Funny thing is, unless it's a final, there's not much in the programme now content wise apart from ads and initiatives etc. 

Even, as the teams needs to be announced a few days before, it's seldom that there's not a few changes - the dummy teams!!  I'd still see some old traditional lads with the pen putting the tic beside who scored the latest point.

Big mad they put soccer goals in it though - that's a bad mistake.  I saw someone/group giving out that the GAA was using AI when there's hundreds of local 'artists' who could do a nice cover for the programme. Maybe the GAA were just cutting the costs a bit.

#93

General discussion / Re: Artificial Intelligence/As...

Last post by Brendan - Today at 06:21:08 AM

There is a bit of chatter about the GAA using AI images for programme covers, complete with soccer goals.

Worryingly the soccer goals isn't the biggest mistake, only 2 euro for a match programme? No chance

#94

GAA Discussion / Re: Which version of The Sunda...

Last post by Jell 0 Biafra - Today at 02:47:20 AM

They're pretty similar.  Not too pushed either way.

#95

General discussion / Re: Artificial Intelligence/As...

Last post by DrinkingHarp - Today at 02:34:47 AM

My company, a Redi-Mix Concrete supplier, is using it currently to help develop mixes for different applications and to reduce carbon. It's very interesting and only in it's infancy, just wait to see what it can do in 5-10 years time.

#96

General discussion / Re: American Sports Thread

Last post by DrinkingHarp - Today at 02:29:01 AM

any hockey fans? Stanley cup playoffs been class so far

havent watche din a while. What channel is it on these days

It's on viaplay or premier sports and also bet365.

Have watched every game to date in the playoffs, some great games!!

Watching game 7 now between Edmonton/Vancouver - this should be a really intense one.

#97

General discussion / Re: TV Show recommendations

Last post by Jell 0 Biafra - Today at 02:12:42 AM

Attack on Wembley on Netflix is pretty wild.  About the crowd control clusterfuck surrounding the England/Italy Euro final.   Well worth your time.

#98

GAA Discussion / Re: Casement Park in line for ...

Last post by twohands!!! - Today at 01:24:00 AM

Heaton-Harris not running for re-election and a general election around the corner.

Can't shake the feeling the current plan is to leave it in the in-tray for Labour to deal with.

Doubts cast over Casement Park being ready for Euro 2028
GAA president Jarlath Burns has called on Chris Heaton-Harris to "make good" on his assurances last year that the money would be found for the stadium.


MON, 20 MAY, 2024 - 21:08
JOHN FOGARTY

Delays in the British government's commitment to the rebuild of Casement Park have cast doubt over the stadium being ready to host Euro 2028 games.

At Saturday's GAA Central Council meeting, director general Tom Ryan relayed to delegates that there was no update from London about how much they are prepared to contribute to the reconstruction.

In the context of the imminent deadlines that have to be met for the Belfast stadium to be a venue for the competition, there is growing concern in the GAA that the British government will not deliver on assurances given last year.

The stadium's listing as a Euro 2028 venue is considered integral to the additional funding that had been assured by the UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris.

GAA president Jarlath Burns has called on Heaton-Harris to "make good" on his assurances last year that the money would be found for the stadium. However, the minister has baulked at the possibility the final bill for the reconstruction could exceed £308 million (€360.35m).

That figure has been disputed on the GAA side but as the Irish Examiner reported last month, the cost could be amplified by the discovery of waste materials on the Andersonstown Road grounds.

The Stormont Executive's original contribution in 2011 was £62.5m (€73.12m), while the Government in February announced a commitment of €50m (£42.74m). The GAA has refused to increase its original £15m (€17.55m). Another £13m (€15.21m) was recently committed to Casement Park from Stormont as an "executive flagship project".

Earlier this month, First Minister Michelle O'Neill insisted the stadium would be built in time for the Euros in June 2028.

"Hosting the 2028 European Championship in a world-class Casement Park presents our island and economy with an unprecedented opportunity, and it's going to be an enormous opportunity, and it's going to be a fantastic investment, and we are going to build Casement Park."

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41399506.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

#99

General discussion / Re: Holidays

Last post by PMG1 - Today at 12:39:25 AM

Just wondering has anyone on here been to both the Austrian and Swiss Alps in the summer and able to compare them?
Have a week to take off work in early July and now thinking of trying to get a sneaky week away - but don't want the usual Med resort type break.
I was looking at Zell am See and Seefeld in Austria initially, but also looking at Morzine (mainly due to the free outdoor public heated pool) and Annecy in France.
I'm going research blind now though so am secondf guessing myself!
We've been away already earlier in the year, so trying to keep this as cheap as possible (so probably won't be able to stump up for accommodation with a pool for the kids).
Just looking for somewhere scenic with some swimming possibilities for the kid within walking distance of a reasonable choice of restaurants.
Anyone been to the areas mentioned?

Have been to Zell Am See a few times in the summer, lovely spot, don't need pool as there is an open air pool by the lake and can also swim in the lake which is class. Haven't been in 10 years or so but hope to go back soon. Moraine I haven't been to but it's on my bucket list

#100

General discussion / Re: Holidays

Last post by Tony Baloney - Today at 12:02:51 AM

Just wondering has anyone on here been to both the Austrian and Swiss Alps in the summer and able to compare them?
Have a week to take off work in early July and now thinking of trying to get a sneaky week away - but don't want the usual Med resort type break.
I was looking at Zell am See and Seefeld in Austria initially, but also looking at Morzine (mainly due to the free outdoor public heated pool) and Annecy in France.
I'm going research blind now though so am secondf guessing myself!
We've been away already earlier in the year, so trying to keep this as cheap as possible (so probably won't be able to stump up for accommodation with a pool for the kids).
Just looking for somewhere scenic with some swimming possibilities for the kid within walking distance of a reasonable choice of restaurants.
Anyone been to the areas mentioned?

Pretty sure

Just wondering has anyone on here been to both the Austrian and Swiss Alps in the summer and able to compare them?
Have a week to take off work in early July and now thinking of trying to get a sneaky week away - but don't want the usual Med resort type break.
I was looking at Zell am See and Seefeld in Austria initially, but also looking at Morzine (mainly due to the free outdoor public heated pool) and Annecy in France.
I'm going research blind now though so am secondf guessing myself!
We've been away already earlier in the year, so trying to keep this as cheap as possible (so probably won't be able to stump up for accommodation with a pool for the kids).
Just looking for somewhere scenic with some swimming possibilities for the kid within walking distance of a reasonable choice of restaurants.
Anyone been to the areas mentioned?

Pretty sure Rois and seafoid have commented on that area previously if you can get the search function to work!