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to gnevin and maguire - if you don't like the GAA why do you bother being members of the organisation(or interested)? You wouldnt be missed

Ah yes - the welcoming inclusiveness is heartwarming. Conform to my vision of the GAA or get out. Argue against the requirement for the Irish flag to be flown and you're arguing for the flying of the Union Jack. Present proposals for a change of rule and you "don't like the GAA" and should leave.

I was enquiring what their real beef is with the GAA and why it offends them so much.

to gnevin and maguire - if you don't like the GAA why do you bother being members of the organisation(or interested)? You wouldnt be missed

Back to point, the ifa dont seem to do a whole lot to stop sectarian behaviour within their ranks. you've seen the efforts being made in glasgow to stop certain behaviors, surely its about time the ifa brought their supporters clubs into line unless they actually dont mind what goes on.

u2 concert and arsenal game on the same nite, thrown a right spanner in the works

If you ring up early and ask maybe they'd show the game on one of the big screens.

GAA Official Guide...Rule 16..."The National Flag should be displayed at all matches".  However there is no penalty for "non-display".  So there is a rule but there is no sanction for "breaking" that rule.  The rules of the GAA don't mention an anthem at all.

If they got bands to play the sash while the teams parade around the field do you reckon they could get more unionists to join the GAA, even if its just for the walk?

Any other fans on here? They're probably my favourite band.

New album on the way next month and a good lead track - The Fixer - now online.
(http://www.myspace.com/tenclub)

Here's hoping for an Irish gig in early 2010!

Might be the only thing that i'd ever agree with you on. My favourite band also.
Don't think The Fixer is a standout, hoping theres another couple of gems on there.

When did I compare the BNP with Sinn Fein?  FFS It's like talking to a child. 

I'm not sure if you are masquerading as EG now.  At least he manages to make some coherent points.  You're just an idiot with an agenda.

LMAO

He's either a very talented comedian or an escapee from a high security mental home..i have my suspicions which (may even be schizophrenia )

Regardless of whether or not FIFA attempt to verify the validity of a particular flag, they have recognised it.

FIFA is a group of football associations...the UN it ain't!

I do apologise - i thought the discussion was about soccer...
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So if the IFA said the moon was made out of cheese you'd believe them?

Bullshit, its the flag imposed by unionists (along with their allies in the media etc) as purporting to represent the North of Ireland, it is not recognised by anyone

...apart from FIFA clearly.

If they had sent in a photo of a chimp eating a banana they would have used that image as the IFA have CLAIMED it was the national flag. I don't think FIFA would have turned around and said no, they'd have to take it at face value.

Sorry, I don't get your reality. The flag isn't correct and if NI wants to eradicate sectarianism it would do well to find common ground in the flag and anthem (until they are assimilated into a 32 county team)

So lets take the first step and get rid of the flag and anthem in the GAA!
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Why? We're talking about the IFA here.

I don't disagree, but it is the reality we face.

Do you agree Fearon is applying a double standard in condemning a supporters bar for flying the red hand flag yet supporting the GAA flying tricolours?

Sorry, I don't get your reality. The flag isn't correct and if NI wants to eradicate sectarianism it would do well to find common ground in the flag and anthem (until they are assimilated into a 32 county team)

the white red hand of Ulster flag.
Generally the unionist community, but is the recognised flag of the 6 counties in sport.

By whom? First time I've heard of it.
Sure don't the ulster representatives on the rugby team, David Humphries, Rory Best and pals line up with the tricolour and amhrann na bhfiann? It's going that way so you might as well get used to the song.

Not when they are playing for Ulster, which is what we are discussing here....

But thats a bastardised version of the ulster flag. this is the real one.

the white red hand of Ulster flag.
Generally the unionist community, but is the recognised flag of the 6 counties in sport.

By whom? First time I've heard of it.

Sure don't the ulster representatives on the rugby team, David Humphries, Rory Best and pals line up with the tricolour and amhrann na bhfiann? It's going that way so you might as well get used to the song.

2: All the money the FAI have earned since 88 can be accounted for. You have to remember that they have gone from third most played sport to first in that time and structures had to be put in place. LR is not all borrowed, a huge amount of FAI funds has gone in. This information is all available, but you would prefer to be a stereotype and knock other sports for the sake of it.

Really? Did it include the first class flights for all the officials and the wives that Roy Keane kicked up about when they were stuck in economy? Or paying millions on a toy model of eircom park.

The FAI in the 1990's and early 2000's did absolutely bugger all to help the grass roots soccer clubs, including most premier division clubs in the local leagues. All the hard work was done by the players, friends and relatives in the localities which included fundraising activities to keep such entities going.
The FAI didn't care about the grass roots, people like Milo Corcoran, Delaney & all were too busy [obscured] their own [obscured]. These folk dont really have the best interests of the game at heart it seems. Not that i'm bothered but sad for those who actually put in a lot for no reward.
If the FAI were serious about promoting the games they would have scouts out at local matches, looking for the best talents at youth and other levels. Their only plan in development in the last number of years is to check if such and such has an irish granny and steal them. Top end is all that matters to them.

Will he be imposing a naked tax?

When times get tight, people vote for people they trust to run the economy.

I think you put that laughing smiley in the wrong place...

ah Myles...ever the clown..

dont forget to paint your face so we can't recognise you