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Just completed watching all 5 series of the show - great stuff!

Did anyone else notice Rawls in the gay bar in series 3 when some people where looking for Omar? I've been waiting to see if this came back on him but was never mentioned or was i seeing things?

Aye I posted something about this a while back as I also thought it was a hook for a later story but it never materialised. Just a wee glimpse into his life. I think at one point in a later series he mentions something about taking it in the ass or something similar.

Paddy, if you are reading this, all criticism should be seen as constructive. We wouldn't want you leaving for Hoganstand!

Gutties -

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gutties

Not a word I hear often now although I would have used it a lot as a young fella.

I know it's not the same but you hardly hear anyone talk about a scallion any more. I asked a wee doll in Sainsbury's if they had any more scallions and all I got was a blank look. "Spring onion" got the desired effect.

The tea is still wet in our house every night. I never heard tarra before til I moved to this neck of the woods.

Does anyone outside West Belfast refer to an ice cream cone as a poke?

Oh so many....where to start even is a problem..

All nordies?

Not at all.....only the annoying ones 

Nordie United supporters then?

'I was expecting it to be a bit more blood-and-thunder than it was but maybe it has moderated its views over the years.'

You obviously didn't read its Letters page, then...

Letters pages are always full of cranks, oddballs and attention seekers in any newspaper.

[- Newton Emerson was once amusing, but his personal crusade to highlight the ineptitude of our Civil Service is wearing very thin.]

The Irish News standards have dropped considerably in recent years, as evidenced by the current lead columnists.

- Jim Gibney's polarised and paranoid views should not be allowed anywhere near a position of influence.
- Newton Emerson was once amusing, but his personal crusade to highlight the ineptitude of our Civil Service is wearing very thin.
- Tom Kelly's column has never risen above the musings of someone with nothing original nor interesting to say.
- Maeve Connolly's style has never advanced beyond placement student. Journalists don't have to be informative, hard-hitting, entertaining or insightful in every article, but after nearly 10 years in the paper, she has yet to display any of these skills.
- And yet each of the aforementioned is a considerable step up on Bimpe "nothing to see here" Fatogan.

One Kevin Myers article is worth a collective two-dozen from the above.


At least their GAA coverage is good.

This is information the public needs reminded of continually so I am glad to see it. Now if only NICS etc. had some shame.

[The womens columns in the IN do my head in - Maeve Connolly and that other doll who has a weekly gaa "babe" in shorts (Marie-Louise McCrory?).]

I actually lifted the Newsletter instead of the Irish News by accident on Saturday. Luckily I noticed before I got to the till!

I've read the NL a good few times in the in-laws house (Farming Life is the bible!) and it isn't actually too bad. I was expecting it to be a bit more blood-and-thunder than it was but maybe it has moderated its views over the years.

The womens columns in the IN do my head in - Maeve Connolly and that other doll who has a weekly gaa "babe" in shorts (Marie-Louise McCrory?).

You are not quite the demographic those columns are aimed at Tony!

Says who?! 

I actually lifted the Newsletter instead of the Irish News by accident on Saturday. Luckily I noticed before I got to the till!

I've read the NL a good few times in the in-laws house (Farming Life is the bible!) and it isn't actually too bad. I was expecting it to be a bit more blood-and-thunder than it was but maybe it has moderated its views over the years.

The womens columns in the IN do my head in - Maeve Connolly and that other doll who has a weekly gaa "babe" in shorts (Marie-Louise McCrory?).

Was actually talking about this to someone today!

I'd say he is a regular €10 a week saver!

Couldn't imagine BOD sitting in a private booth trying to convince some arrogant modern-day SVDP cnut that he will be able to pay back 100 euro a month to go on his hols..

I'm sure we could find a poster connected with that organisation to check the computer system for a B. O'Driscoll

I see they had to fly the Union Jack off the back of it and I was wondering did the put up the colours before they launched or waited 'till they got out a bit?

Launched from Donaghadee I think, so I'd say they were safe enough. Some weather over the weekend - it's a wonder the coastguard let them go anywhere.

People who laugh at thier own comedy do my head in. Usually the said jokes arn't even remotely funny and there they would be guffawing away. on top of that, they are usually devoid of any bit of wit.

But doing it in text form is just plain ridiculous.

I'd actually think you were funny if i didn't already think you were a saddo! People say pints is the most serious and grumpy on the board my vote goes to you! Lol

Do you realise how gimpish that sounds! Lol

Are you as predictable in real life as you are on the internet Seanie! Lol

Rofl. Remember that one?!

Men who use umbrellas - grow a set would you!

Have to agree. Acceptable if you're in the same place for hours but not for everyday use. It's up there with men who wear a scarf but no coat.

Strangely enough every man and his dog has a book out in the run up to Xmas. Any tips or recommendations on sports, autobiographies, other populist entertainment books?

Rubbish. The views people hold are not influenced by geographical distance. It's personal experience, thoughts, and most importantly upbringing that shaped my views on the politics of home, long before I moved away.

In our house life was respected, every death was a tragedy, protestants were our friends and neighbours and no one ever gave a shite what Derry was called.

I'd still feel the same. My point is that I'd have more upfront respect for someone who called it Londonderry, than someone who corrected whatever I'd choose to call it.

Sp you honestly think that living away from the north and not being surrounded by extreme views would not have a bearing on your views? Strange I would have thought it would.

Are you saying you have extreme views?

I know of several people who call it L'derry out ignorance but in the main I'd say most who call it that do so with a hint of mischief. I've yet to meet anyone from Derry (prod or catholic) who calls it Londonderry.