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Find a proper plan and ethos as regards Dublin in the gaa.

When they are trying to justify the funding directed to it they describe it as more of a province. When they want to compete it is a county. You don't need to be a genius to see that isnt going to work in the long term as regards fair competition.

We probably need a fresh and objective pair of eyes or two to have a look at things. For example, the logic where the DCB decide that because they cant get a decent crowd into croke park, they should instead build another smaller stadium, just underlines the issue. But of course, if we seen this happening in something we arent really involved with, like the SPL for example we would say well surely a better option is addressing the lack of competition and making a great spectacle for people to actually watch, thereby getting people into the stadium instead of building a smaller one to suit the dwindling crowds for a product that seems to be losing interest...

That is what people don't consider enough in the gaa - what makes a competition good isn't the level of the top team, it is the competition between the teams, with a bit of rivalry thrown in.

Now Dubs will of course say, this is just anti-dub - it actually isn't, Id say the same for any county in that situation. It is in fact anti-nothing, but rather Pro-gaa. The biggest issue in the gaa today is that we are headed the same way as the SPL in Scotland. This needs to change.

Sorry if I went on a bit there, but the point needed a bit of explanation.

One club dominating in a county for 5 years plus doesn't auger well for the county team.
similarly, one team dominating nationally will not be good for the GAA

What have the likes of Meath Kildare Offaly done to change the system. At present they are only providing pre Quarter Final training sessions for Dublin

No one including Sinn Fein have made the good economic case for a United Ireland.

Au contraire:

http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/united-irish-economy-could-deliver-boost-of-36bn-388959.html

Thanks for that very informative link. I was referring to the politicians who are well able to roar and shout about the patriot dead at Bodenstown Kilcrumper and Beal na Blath each year. We are lacking leaders of vision who could make the economic case and also provide guidance to the establishment of a form of government which would help persuade the Unionists that there is a place for them in a united Ireland. Brexit will show the Unionists what regard they are held in by Westminster

I would strongly disagree where the dup are concerned. They have a strong fear and that is what their rhetoric is based on. Nationalists and catholics would be synonymous in their eyes from anything i can see.

I can't remember the exact thing they said to sdlp the other year but i remember thinking how little these guys have moved on at all.

Not sure how you don't see this to be honest.

I have more faith in Unionism and the electorate. I know how politicians can sometimes lower themselves to the lowest common denominator and the DUP do this often but I also believe that most unionists and protestants do not choose to vote on that and see through it as I do.

How much Dutch Gold have you had today? You better get home before Mammy comes looking for you.

The parents of these girls were brainwashed into believing that they would burn in hell for all eternity unless they followed the direction of the church on such matters

Not to mention the suffering they would have to endure on earth! I know of two illegitimate women in our area. They were saved from industrial institutions by people who were strong enough to keep them. They are in their 70's now! Both are different Characters - One is rather shy and reserved from what one can only describe as abuse growing up the other is as hard as nails. There had to endure the b**tard stigma all their lives.

They didnt get pregnant by themselves and of course its popular to say that the fathers was the local rich man and big farmer when it usually was just some ordinary young lad getting his oats

Meanwhile Foreign Affairs Dept in Dublin is shitting itself as the unionist majority dwindles and the prospect of a border poll intensifies.

How did you come to that asinine conclusion?
No one including Sinn Fein have made the good economic case for a United Ireland. To give credit to Matt Carthy MEP he did make soundings in that regard.
When Brexit finally kicks there will be no special status for the north. Try convincing the Poles Greeks etc that a small region still under British jurisdiction should get a sweetheart deal.
When the Brussels cheques dries up and Westminster has its arse opened looking after the "mainland" both sides in the north will have to look at alternative political arrangements.
However both north and south is lacking a true leader like Parnell that the country could rally behind

Nobody cares about the Greeks, least of all the EU. The Poles have a big interest in the ex pats in the UK and might have some voice.

Parnell, FFS

You badly need to read up on European history. Its not all about the six counties. The EU and USA need Greece to be pro Europe and not pro Moscow. Why do you think the Generals rules Greece in the 70s? Poland with its history is the same. Dont be relying on Wojcieh in McDonalds Kings Cross to have any influence on Brexit.
As for Parnell and your FFS comment. Your knowledge of Irish history is as bad as your knowledge of European history.
Dont worry the pubs are opening soon. You can pop down and have a pint while you read The Sun

One would think a Super 8 would be more suitable for the hurling with a provincial champ heading each group and the losing provincial finalist in the group opposite to the team that beat them.  Two places in each group up for grabs via two rounds of qualifiers.

Or why not toss a coin between Tipp and Kilkenny 8 years out of 10

i think Dublin will fear us. I'm very fairly confident of a handy win. The referee kept the dubs in 2 games last year.  The dubs dont score goals anymore, Cillian and Andy arein top form. My prediction Mayo 3-15 dublin 0-12

Paddy Powers opens at 10 if you want to back your opinion with hard cash

You need to know the right roads to avoid the railway lines . Anyway no railway lines in my part of the town and a 5 min walk to the GAA club...Class

Shiny b**tard!

Lurgan is a great town in comparison to the likes of Portadown, Lisburn, Antrim etc. It's a sports mad town but I agree the traffic is a joke at times. The usual scumbags at weekends but no more than any other place. The best footballers come from just outside the town in Aghagallon.

Great compared to Portadown Lisburn etc.!!
Thats some recommendation

Lurgan renowned for Master Mc Grath and Tidsy Mc Kerr,not much else

Don't forget Neil Lennon!

Meanwhile Foreign Affairs Dept in Dublin is shitting itself as the unionist majority dwindles and the prospect of a border poll intensifies.

How did you come to that asinine conclusion?
No one including Sinn Fein have made the good economic case for a United Ireland. To give credit to Matt Carthy MEP he did make soundings in that regard.
When Brexit finally kicks there will be no special status for the north. Try convincing the Poles Greeks etc that a small region still under British jurisdiction should get a sweetheart deal.
When the Brussels cheques dries up and Westminster has its arse opened looking after the "mainland" both sides in the north will have to look at alternative political arrangements.
However both north and south is lacking a true leader like Parnell that the country could rally behind

The religious order states that when they closed they gave all records to Galway County Council. These records will have to be fully examined to see what form of recording deaths of infants was maintained, what medical treatment was provided and who if anyone signed death certificates. Of course it is likely also that there are many people who do not want it known that they were born in a Mother and Baby home or were resident there. The investigation will have to be very aware of this and respect peoples privacy.

So what "equality" do nationalists not have at the minute ? Curious and not trolling

Just my opinion but I feel that the DUP and a large cohort of UUP supporters don't regard my Irish identity as equal to their British and don't regard my desire/aspiration for a United Ireland as equal to theirs to remain a part of the UK, my flag doesn't fly over any public building and I live my life almost totally framed in a "Northern Ireland" context because that's the official position.

Remember, you cannot legislate to change someone's opinion.

Northern Ireland is where you live like it or not. Why do you expect the flag of a foreign country to be given the same status as the flag of the UK.
Do the Ukraine government fly the Russian flag because a certain percentage of Ukrainians are of Russian extraction?
Your attraction to another country can be solved by going to live there. Otherwise continue where you are until a majority there believe that they would be better off in a united Ireland. Thats the G.F.A. position Gerry and the boys accepted

I see your Dublin
So take your westbrit BS somewhere else
Over 40 percent of the population up here have never excepted the Union Jack as their flag
The same as most of the population in the republic didn't except it when it was flying in Dublin castle
Something tells me if your where around you wouldn't have a problem with it
The GFA was to achieve the same means as armed struggle without the violence ( a move endorsed by all nationalist including myself )

I can empathise with unionist to a certain extent but Westbrits make me puke
Stick your nose back in your Indo or find a unionist thread

A big jump to conclusions because someone had a Dublin Base. Bad enough one crowd living in the 1690s but using West Brit as an insult is so 1970 especially from one whose education (limited as it is) was paid for by Johnny Brit over in Barnsley and is in receipt of welfare from the same source

f**k up westbrit

That response proves my point re limited education. Of course teachers can only work with what they are given. They're not miracle workers

So what "equality" do nationalists not have at the minute ? Curious and not trolling

Just my opinion but I feel that the DUP and a large cohort of UUP supporters don't regard my Irish identity as equal to their British and don't regard my desire/aspiration for a United Ireland as equal to theirs to remain a part of the UK, my flag doesn't fly over any public building and I live my life almost totally framed in a "Northern Ireland" context because that's the official position.

Remember, you cannot legislate to change someone's opinion.

Northern Ireland is where you live like it or not. Why do you expect the flag of a foreign country to be given the same status as the flag of the UK.
Do the Ukraine government fly the Russian flag because a certain percentage of Ukrainians are of Russian extraction?
Your attraction to another country can be solved by going to live there. Otherwise continue where you are until a majority there believe that they would be better off in a united Ireland. Thats the G.F.A. position Gerry and the boys accepted

I see your Dublin
So take your westbrit BS somewhere else
Over 40 percent of the population up here have never excepted the Union Jack as their flag
The same as most of the population in the republic didn't except it when it was flying in Dublin castle
Something tells me if your where around you wouldn't have a problem with it
The GFA was to achieve the same means as armed struggle without the violence ( a move endorsed by all nationalist including myself )

I can empathise with unionist to a certain extent but Westbrits make me puke
Stick your nose back in your Indo or find a unionist thread

A big jump to conclusions because someone had a Dublin Base. Bad enough one crowd living in the 1690s but using West Brit as an insult is so 1970 especially from one whose education (limited as it is) was paid for by Johnny Brit over in Barnsley and is in receipt of welfare from the same source

[Do the Ukraine government fly the Russian flag because a certain percentage of Ukrainians are of Russian extraction?]

So what "equality" do nationalists not have at the minute ? Curious and not trolling

Just my opinion but I feel that the DUP and a large cohort of UUP supporters don't regard my Irish identity as equal to their British and don't regard my desire/aspiration for a United Ireland as equal to theirs to remain a part of the UK, my flag doesn't fly over any public building and I live my life almost totally framed in a "Northern Ireland" context because that's the official position.

Remember, you cannot legislate to change someone's opinion.

Northern Ireland is where you live like it or not. Why do you expect the flag of a foreign country to be given the same status as the flag of the UK.
Do the Ukraine government fly the Russian flag because a certain percentage of Ukrainians are of Russian extraction?
Your attraction to another country can be solved by going to live there. Otherwise continue where you are until a majority there believe that they would be better off in a united Ireland. Thats the G.F.A. position Gerry and the boys accepted

Is that you Arlene??  I am not of Irish "extraction".  I am Irish.

Northern Irish. Thats the facts of life no matter what you wish. And the Unionists are the same even though they want the British tag.

Where did the Super 8 slogan come from? Media? I assumed it wasn't an official title.

It gels in with Sky Sport Super Sunday. Ideally the All Irelands will be over by the end of August and wont interfere with the Sky Transfer Window Super Countdown.
God forbid that aDublin Kerry final would interfere with the news of Daryl Murphy transferring to Accrington Stanley or Mick McCarthys Ipswich signing Carlos Kickaball from Deportivo