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[As for Sein Fein, at least they're consistent never had any regard for human life.]

You sum up everything f=cked up about lefties. Crying on the depression thread, yet you post this vile condescending diatribe.

Usual manchurian candidate stuff from the pro aborts. Misogyny,  women haters, body autonomy, cave dwellers, world is flat, all spin words from marketing companies.

As for Sein Fein, at least they're consistent never had any regard for human life.

You make a great point in regards to the ballot box. Where does a Republican or Nationalist voter turn in the North now? Any options outside Aontu? Didn't think the political situation could get any bleaker here.

Don't agree with abortion but it would take a lot more than that to push me away from SF.

Of course Clontibret have John McEntee as coach, he who still has the imprints of Ryan McMenamin knees in his face. Up to the county final, Clontibret were 3rd in the county at best, but a long way behind Scotstown and Ballybay. Most probably Cross have nothing to fear from these social climbers.

You're right MS, Cross have zero to fear from us. We're just happy to have won the county again. The lads will be on the beer for the next week most likely.

Ah now. Leave the cute hoorism to Cross.

Some bit of refereeing in Derry....

After yesterdays demolition derby Cross would have to fancy themselves to push on. If they tightened up at the back they'd go far, that FF line they faced yesterday is excellent but Cross cut off supply to them big time in second half.

I'd assume that if you're based in the north, have income incoming from the south ... as you're tax resident in the north, you declare your southern income via your yearly self assessment tax return to HMRC?  As for a company, no idea.

Enlist an accountant for sure to keep you right.

If you were working in south and living in south during week but coming home at week-end, would you have to declare that to HMRC?

As far as I know, if you're in the south after midnight you're classified as tax resident down there.

I work in construction- main contractor takes 35% RCT Tax off my invoice and pays to ROI Revenue. I then have to reclaim it.

Speak to your accountant, should only be 20% you are losing.

If you're born in the North you're a Brit... deal with it!!

People born in Northern Ireland remain British citizens according to the law, even if they identify as Irish, tribunal judges have determined.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-50041729

Indeed even if you hold an Irish passport you remain British until you pay a fee and renounce your Britishness. Really makes you question why it's even referenced in the Belfast Agreement as those born in NI purporting to be Irish are in the same position as pretty much any other nationality in the world under British law.

A person born in the 6 counties is automatically a dual national at birth, Irish and British. All the GFA references is identity, that a nordie has the right to identify as Irish only. To identify as Irish only does not mean that the person is not a British national. If Nordies were really serious they would go through the process and give up their British nationality, it would not affect their legal status in NI nor bring into disrepute their dedicated loyalty to the British subvention.

Allegedly you'd lose your right to vote in a border poll then?

Does this mean that when Britain leaves the EU, Northern Ireland will have to leave as well?
If it does it might cause problems with the border between the North & the South.
Somebody needs to check this out before any hasty decisions are made.

Never thought of that, good point??

Not that I am into these awards, but Aidan O Shea carried the Mayo midfield all year on his own, and it was a very long year.

He was good this year, but it's blindingly obvious who should and will get picked in midfield. Not even a contest.

Rian O'Neill Armagh might be decent shout for a nomination.

Personally think it would be insane not to have Ciaran Kilkenny in the team of the year. I'd have him a strong contender for Footballer of the Year also. Also not entirely convinced Fenton gets an allstar - he had two of his worst games ever in the two finals (high bar but still). That said I can't think of a midfielder that deserves one over him bar Moran perhaps. There's always a bit of a fudge and they might drop Murphy or Howard into midfield and leave McShane out. Below is harsh on McShane and Fenton but in my opinion is fairer overall.....couldn't have Kilkenny or one of Howard/Seán O'Shea missing out either.

                 Cluxton
Fitzsimons   McNamee    O'Sullivan
Durcan    McCarthy    McCaffrey
        Howard        Moran
M Murphy    Kilkenny    Sean O'Shea   
Mannion  Con O'Callaghan  Clifford

Dubs 8, Kerry 4, Mayo 1, Donegal 1, Tyrone 1.

Fenton is nailed on. McShane and Rock ahead of Kilkenny and Mannion too. Howard into half forward with Murphy missing out.

Murphy will get one. Arguably his best ever season. You rarely see players completely dominating championship matches like he did for large stretches of the summer.

Where though? Both midfielders are a cert and theres at least 6 forwards from Dublin and Kerry more deserving, plus McShane.

Can't agree.

Murphy deserves one. He was outstanding throughout the Championship, his display against Kerry in the Super 8s was the best individual display in the season. He should be nailed on for one at 11.

For me it would be:

Howard Murphy O'Brien
Clifford McShane O'Callaghan

O'Shea is a nailed on All Star. Won the sigerson with UCC as top scorer, 2nd top scorer in National League with Kerry finishing runners up, Munster winner and All Ireland finalist, 2nd top scorer in the Championship playing 2 less games than McShane and produced 2 good displays in both finals

1 less game than McShane and he got much more of his scores from placed balls than McShane.

Whats the placed ball argument got to do with anything? All count the same. If McShane was as accurate as SoS Tyrone might have beat Kerry. (Thats not a slight on McShane btw who I really rate, but O'Shea on different level)

Sean O'Shea has got to win one. His performance in first final was one of the best all year.

Personally think it would be insane not to have Ciaran Kilkenny in the team of the year. I'd have him a strong contender for Footballer of the Year also. Also not entirely convinced Fenton gets an allstar - he had two of his worst games ever in the two finals (high bar but still). That said I can't think of a midfielder that deserves one over him bar Moran perhaps. There's always a bit of a fudge and they might drop Murphy or Howard into midfield and leave McShane out. Below is harsh on McShane and Fenton but in my opinion is fairer overall.....couldn't have Kilkenny or one of Howard/Seán O'Shea missing out either.

                 Cluxton
Fitzsimons   McNamee    O'Sullivan
Durcan    McCarthy    McCaffrey
        Howard        Moran
M Murphy    Kilkenny    Sean O'Shea   
Mannion  Con O'Callaghan  Clifford

Dubs 8, Kerry 4, Mayo 1, Donegal 1, Tyrone 1.

Fenton is nailed on. McShane and Rock ahead of Kilkenny and Mannion too. Howard into half forward with Murphy missing out.

Murphy will get one. Arguably his best ever season. You rarely see players completely dominating championship matches like he did for large stretches of the summer.

Where though? Both midfielders are a cert and theres at least 6 forwards from Dublin and Kerry more deserving, plus McShane.

Personally think it would be insane not to have Ciaran Kilkenny in the team of the year. I'd have him a strong contender for Footballer of the Year also. Also not entirely convinced Fenton gets an allstar - he had two of his worst games ever in the two finals (high bar but still). That said I can't think of a midfielder that deserves one over him bar Moran perhaps. There's always a bit of a fudge and they might drop Murphy or Howard into midfield and leave McShane out. Below is harsh on McShane and Fenton but in my opinion is fairer overall.....couldn't have Kilkenny or one of Howard/Seán O'Shea missing out either.

                 Cluxton
Fitzsimons   McNamee    O'Sullivan
Durcan    McCarthy    McCaffrey
        Howard        Moran
M Murphy    Kilkenny    Sean O'Shea   
Mannion  Con O'Callaghan  Clifford

Dubs 8, Kerry 4, Mayo 1, Donegal 1, Tyrone 1.

Fenton is nailed on. McShane and Rock ahead of Kilkenny and Mannion too. Howard into half forward with Murphy missing out.

I hope Cluxton gets it.

Just give him player of the decade.

Hard to believe that this will only be his 3rd All star this decade and his first since 2013.

Are ye for real? That really is mad if its true.

2002, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013.

He has to have the record for Leinster Senior Football medals at 15.

Jaysus. Knew Beggan got it last year and Clarke has one or two. Cluxtons this year without a doubt though.