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Mac Eoghain is right. If this happened it was wrong. Nobody really minds if they disagree with the ref on interpretation, but if the ref doesn't know the rules, there is no excuse.

[Ulster JFC SEMI-FINALS (Half time)]

Ulster JFC SEMI-FINALS   (Half time)                      
Naomh Brid (Donegal) 2-07 0-05 Bredagh  (Down) 

12.30 Breffni Park

[Ulster Club Junior Football Championship]

Ziggy - would you consider removing thon green banner you have across your posts? Its as bad as the ads we came here to avoid.

Ulster Club Junior Football Championship

Greencastle 1/5
Bredagh 6/4
Naomb Bride 6/4
Drumhowan 5/1

I'm saying nothing but that is my tractor!!

A quiet afternoon in the house of commons.

 (sorry slippy keyboard problem again - didn't mean it)?
I wonder why?

It's ironic that if the moral majority/Taliban on here had't started their campaign very few would have noticed the f**king thing. Now can we please get back to jokes on this thread?

I've just had a look at ITOBs post. I was afraid to look at it in work because of what Sky Blue etc were saying. It's not that bad.

[Grossly overweight turf-cutter,]

Ireland's Own ads from the Armagh lonely-hearts column :
 
Grossly overweight turf-cutter, 42 years old and 23 stone,
gemini, seeks nimble sexpot, preferably Derrytrasna area, for tango sessions, candlelit dinners and humid nights of screaming passion. Must have own car and be willing to travel. Box09/08
 
Ballyhagan farmer, 50, in desperate need of a ride. Anything
considered. Even Portadown women. Box06/03
 
Heavy drinker, 35, Portadown area, seeks gorgeous sex addict
Interested in pints, fags, Gaelic football and starting scraps in the Tunnel at three in the
morning. Box73/82.
 
Bitter, disillusioned Killeavy man lately rejected by long-time
Fiancée seeks decent, honest, reliable woman, if such a thing still
Exists in this cruel county of hatchet-faced b1tches. Box53/41
 
Ginger-haired Keady troublemaker, gets slit-eyed and
Shirty After a few scoops, seeks attractive, wealthy lady for bail purposes, maybe more (must not mind the smell of fish)
Box84/87
 
Artistic Maghery woman, 53, petite, loves rainy walks by Lough Neagh,
writing poetry, unusual cow-dung and interesting brown rice dishes,
seeks mystic dreamer for companionship, back rubs and more as
we bounce along like little tumbling clouds on life's beautiful crazy journey.
Strong stomach essential Box12/32
 
Chartered accountant, 30, Likes a drink, seeks female for
marriage. Duties will include cooking, light cleaning and accompanying me to office social functions. References required. No timewasters. Box23/45
 
Bad-tempered, foul-mouthed old bastard living in a damp cottage
in the arse end of south Armagh seeks attractive 21-year old blonde
lady with big chest. Box40/27
 
Devil-worshiper,  Forkhill area, seeks like-minded lady for
wining and dining, good conversation, dancing, romantic walks and
slaughtering dogs in cemeteries at midnight under the flinty light of a pale moon. Box52/07
 
Attractive brunette, Blackwatertown, winner of Miss Wrangler competition
at Frankies nightclub, in September 1978, seeks nostalgic man who's
not afraid to cry, for long nights spent comfort-drinking and listening to old Hugo Duncan records. Please,>Please! Box30/41
 
Lurgan man, 27, medium build, brown hair, blue eyes, seeks
Alibi For the night of February 27 between 8pm and 11.30pm

http://www.anriocht.com/anriocht/photolibrary/2006/feb/seniors5th/photos.htm

"will he have these lads running up Tullymore forest park like he used to with his teams or has he moved with the times?"

Going by the photos on the An Riocht sites there'll be running up mountains alright. 

I think that Counties should only be allowed to change their shirt after they have won the All Ireland or a provencial title (hurling or football). That way you reward success on the field with commercial success. Fermanagh would have to play in skins but I still think it would be a fair system.

[Hurling]

Eastwoods

Hurling
Loughrea   13/8
Ballyhale   9/4
Mt Sion   8
Birr   17/2
Erins Own   9
Cushendall   10
Toomevara   12
Wolfe Tones16

Football
Nemo Rangers10/3
Corofin   10/3
Crossmaglen11/2
UCD   6
Ballinderry   11
Dr Crokes   12
St Brigids   12
Errigal Ciaran14
Rhode   14
Moorefield   16
Arles-Killeen50
Cargin   50
Tyrellspass   50
The Nire   80
Aherlow   80
Clontibret   80

Yes, that's right.

Did Rory O'Hanlon play for Armagh?

The alcohol problem isn't confined to GAA by any means but it's still a problem. Most teams go for a few pints after a match/training and go on a bender when they win the championship. It has always been part of the GAA tradition. I read a while ago about a Tipparery delegate proposing to congress that all GAA cups should have holes bored in them to prevent them being filled with alcoholic drinks. That's a bit drastic but I do think GAA players & coaches can play a part in educating young people about the effects of alcohol. I've heard about an alcohol awareness programme delivered by a former county hurler who has a problem with alcohol. Apparently its very effective.