Our GAA traditions

Croí na hÉireann · April 30, 2012, 11:38:07 AM

Quote from: AZOffaly on April 26, 2012, 02:43:05 PM
Remember the Westmeath hurlers subs having a crafty fag on top of the old dugouts in Tullamore during a ritual pasting from Kilkenny back in the 80s/90s? I remember them swinging their legs back and forward like kids on a swing and puffing away at half time.

On a side note, Tullamore still allows in loads of kids at half time to kick puck and otherwise mess around, and to be honest I think it looks great and I'm sure the kids enjoy it. I've also seen this in Limerick, but not sure about elsewhere at the moment.

That's still fondly remembered in Westmeath hurling circles, a bit of a watershed moment. Thankfully the pastings aren't what they were. Cusack Park still lets the kids on too although there wasn't too many on the pitch this year due to the poor attendance levels.

Jinxy · April 30, 2012, 12:18:09 PM

Quote from: sheamy on April 26, 2012, 02:31:07 PM

How can a crest compete with this?

God, yer mans tiny.

eddie d · May 01, 2012, 04:03:06 PM

Quote from: Jinxy on April 30, 2012, 12:18:09 PM
Quote from: sheamy on April 26, 2012, 02:31:07 PM

How can a crest compete with this?

God, mcgeeneys tiny.

fixed dat

OakleafCounty · May 04, 2012, 02:52:22 PM

I would keep the national anthem for All-Ireland finals only. Really don't see the point in having it at every game. Never liked it. I would also do away with the parade. No point in it whatsoever. It used to look good when most people in the crowd had flags but that's not as common now.

Farrandeelin · May 04, 2012, 04:07:14 PM

I like the parade on All Ireland Sunday though.

Eamonnca1 · May 05, 2012, 05:18:10 PM

Quote from: OakleafCounty on May 04, 2012, 02:52:22 PM
It used to look good when most people in the crowd had flags but that's not as common now.

Ever notice how there always seems to be more flags on the terraces than in the seated stands? Terraces are always more colourful? I think it's because crowds on the terrace are packed in tighter. I'd be surprised if there were fewer flags today, there's probably just as many as there always has been.

mayogodhelpus@gmail.com · May 05, 2012, 06:13:16 PM

Quote from: AFS on May 05, 2012, 05:45:35 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on May 05, 2012, 05:18:10 PM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on May 04, 2012, 02:52:22 PM
It used to look good when most people in the crowd had flags but that's not as common now.

Ever notice how there always seems to be more flags on the terraces than in the seated stands? Terraces are always more colourful? I think it's because crowds on the terrace are packed in tighter. I'd be surprised if there were fewer flags today, there's probably just as many as there always has been.

Flags are awkward cnuts of things to carry about at the best of times. People don't bother with them when they're in the stands because there's nowhere to put the things between the occasional wave.

I think alot of people break off the stick and wave them for a score, but its handy to stick them in the jacket pocket. When people used to have them on the sticks they were more prominent.

Captain Obvious · May 05, 2012, 06:29:47 PM

The tradition of put down your f**king flag is gone then.

Whishtup · May 08, 2012, 11:16:48 PM

While a fan of pipe bands, I have to say that they cause great confusion when Amhrán na bhFiann is played. Pipes are limited to one octave so it starts deadly low, with the crowd doing some sort of mass Barry White impression. Then for the high bit at the end it has to change key so the crowd stop singing.
Just noticed it again before the Cork Mayo match. Hard to bate a good flute band or brass. Not a fan of the nasal Beyonce versions.

theticklemister · May 09, 2012, 01:54:13 PM

What about this tradtition-

The 2 oul boys leaning over the fence at the club games! Always a sure thing!

Farrandeelin · May 09, 2012, 10:00:25 PM

Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on May 05, 2012, 06:13:16 PM
Quote from: AFS on May 05, 2012, 05:45:35 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on May 05, 2012, 05:18:10 PM
Quote from: OakleafCounty on May 04, 2012, 02:52:22 PM
It used to look good when most people in the crowd had flags but that's not as common now.

Ever notice how there always seems to be more flags on the terraces than in the seated stands? Terraces are always more colourful? I think it's because crowds on the terrace are packed in tighter. I'd be surprised if there were fewer flags today, there's probably just as many as there always has been.

Flags are awkward cnuts of things to carry about at the best of times. People don't bother with them when they're in the stands because there's nowhere to put the things between the occasional wave.

I think alot of people break off the stick and wave them for a score, but its handy to stick them in the jacket pocket. When people used to have them on the sticks they were more prominent.

I only bring flags with me to AIFs. And they are on sticks too. Maybe if I leave them at home we might win one, although I had it with me in Ennis in 06.

ONeill · May 09, 2012, 10:55:52 PM

Quote from: Whishtup on May 08, 2012, 11:16:48 PM
While a fan of pipe bands, I have to say that they cause great confusion when Amhrán na bhFiann is played. Pipes are limited to one octave so it starts deadly low, with the crowd doing some sort of mass Barry White impression. Then for the high bit at the end it has to change key so the crowd stop singing.
Just noticed it again before the Cork Mayo match. Hard to bate a good flute band or brass. Not a fan of the nasal Beyonce versions.

It is a bit of a shambles alright. The crowd think you've got her wrong and then a brawl commences in the stand as they think it's some UK version. That's what happened in Dromore anyway.