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Well done Orangeman. Your sentiments speak for many. I havent got the words or the ability to describe how I feel but I am so deeply sorry for both families. Micheala represented all that is beautiful about the our beloved GAA.

I am really reluctant to speculate as it may not be the time or the place but I just really do not like the way the Maritiaus tourism minsiter was on TV talking about how safe it was and how this was the only murder, then all of a sudden they had made arrests quickly followed by even quicker admissions. I just hope it is the truth that is coming out and not some government led cover up.

I coach at U.14 level and totally agree with this rule. Some U.16's may be good enough however this rule is in place to protect them. The rule is a good one and Corduff management and club should take responsibility. As someone said earlier, Swanlinbar could easily have had a similar player.
One thing though, if this kid played for Corduff in previous games does that mean those teams can appeal too?

do us a favour and give this a rest while the Harte situation is unfolding?

Yeah fair enough. Was trying to get my head away from it to be honest.

Its hard to give DIT any credit when their team is populated by electriians and joiners. They'd hardly have a leaving cert between them

I didnt know DIT had a team till a few weeks back so did a bit of rooting around and apparently they have all sorts coming into the college. A lad from a neighbouring (a very good player) was taken in on some gaelic scholarship and has a pass leaving cert. Fair play to him I say but it makes a bit of a joke of the competition and the college!

[the main GAA presenter is taken off the main GAA programme (the c/ship). The main GAA presenter then goes on the offensive regarding reduced coverage.]

I don't watch UTV news, but iro the BBC, Quinn was replaced with other GAA journalists, so the argument that he was sacked because he was a GAA reporter doesn't hold much water.

Yea ok, but look at it this way. If he was the main GAA presenter and the GAA were perceived have been sidelined... then the main GAA presenter is taken off the main GAA programme (the c/ship). The main GAA presenter then goes on the offensive regarding reduced coverage. He is then sacked for this offensive. It could be argued that he was sacked indirectly due to his GAA status. Admittedly much of this was due to his own doing, but he simply gave the BBC (with a little help from Thomas Kane) the rope to hang him, and they duly obliged!

So if he only went on the offensive after he had been (in his eyes) demoted, was that offensive credible? Or sour grapes? Or was the level of GAA coverage not that big of an issue as long as he was top (GAA) dog?

Also, if he was sacked due to his GAA status, how/why have the likes of Austin O'Callaghan and Thomas Kane been allowed to flourish?

He had issues with BBC coverage well before his demotion according to Quinn but only went on the offensive post his relegation. I think it was all slightly more than just sour grapes. He faught a genuine issue in a very poor way IMO.
As for O'Callaghan and Kane flourishing? Maybe a slight embellishment there. O'Callaghan is a decent presenter. Kane is a bit part player really.

What's your problem with Thomas Kane? Don't know anyone else who has a problem with him.

He's a snake in the grass. It's well documented in previous posts.

I don't watch UTV news, but iro the BBC, Quinn was replaced with other GAA journalists, so the argument that he was sacked because he was a GAA reporter doesn't hold much water.
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Yea ok, but look at it this way. If he was the main GAA presenter and the GAA were perceived have been sidelined... then the main GAA presenter is taken off the main GAA programme (the c/ship). The main GAA presenter then goes on the offensive regarding reduced coverage. He is then sacked for this offensive. It could be argued that he was sacked indirectly due to his GAA status. Admittedly much of this was due to his own doing, but he simply gave the BBC (with a little help from Thomas Kane) the rope to hang him, and they duly obliged!

Quite a few people opting for St.Mary's. Are they strong this year? I know they are managed by Paddy Tally but have they any big names?

Is he an asset on the pitch for Armagh??

I don't believe so. Mayo never quote found a position for him and he didnt make the panel over the last couple of years (at least I don't remember him playing). So why would Armagh want him?

Awful awful news. Sympathy to the Hartes.
Anyone who read Mickeys book will know what she meant to him. Heart breaking. May she rest in peace.

I only read your comment about Armagh...how can you say P. O'Rourke is under pressure?? Ok a heavey defeat to Monaghan but the margin of defeat tells me that this was a one off. Still a team finding itself, winning div 2 and a couple of good championship performances wasn't too bad. definately looking to improve on that but would not say he is under pressure.

O'Rourke has always been under pressure given the way he took the job and the fact that he is from Down. Last year was a bit of a flop, if it's another flop in 2011 then he's gone. That's a man under pressure!

Was at a talk last year where Logie was asked about his sacking from UTV. He was very dignified in his response. Got his point across without complaining about the coverage other sports were given compared to gaelic. He also gave an interesting insight into how GAA results were reported and treated by UTV. It was apparant how hurt and angered he was by the whole debacle, yet unlike Jerome, Logie didn't create a media circus around himself.

What was the interesting insight?

Looks a good site. Looks like it's more targetted at coaches, players and managers compared to the couch potatoes you get on here! 

Thomas Kane the smarmy, slimey, sneaky rat. (Said through gritted teeth!) Next time I see him prancing around the sideline I promise to let him get a mouthful.

Keep your seedy intentions to yourself. This is a family friendly forum.

You have a seey mind AFS

Thomas Kane the smarmy, slimey, sneaky rat. (Said through gritted teeth!) Next time I see him prancing around the sideline I promise to let him get a mouthful.