Antrim GAA and the All-Ireland Fleadh

antrimlad · April 20, 2011, 02:26:03 PM

Why do the antrim board always seem to register Championship fixtures (at junior level anyway) for the same weekend of the All-Ireland Fleadh? Surely for an organisation with such close links to the Irish language and Irish culture this would be looked at and re-arranged for a different weekend

laoisgaa · April 20, 2011, 02:28:06 PM

GAA president Elect Liam O Neill is your man to talk to there - he is big into the Irish language and culture so would be sympathetic to your pliight. He gave a good long piece on his views on the Irish language and the GAA etc in his press briefing on Friday night

antrimlad · April 20, 2011, 02:31:41 PM

Quote from: laoisgaa on April 20, 2011, 02:28:06 PM
GAA president Elect Liam O Neill is your man to talk to there - he is big into the Irish language and culture so would be sympathetic to your pliight. He gave a good long piece on his views on the Irish language and the GAA etc in his press briefing on Friday night

How would I do that

Mind you, I suppose that it wouldnt rectify the situation for this years fleadh.

Cheers for the reply by the way

rrhf · April 20, 2011, 03:55:32 PM

If you cant get Liam O Neill president elect of the GAA try maybe the junior fixtures secretary of the Antrim co board.

antrimlad · April 20, 2011, 04:22:46 PM

Quote from: rrhf on April 20, 2011, 03:55:32 PM
If you cant get Liam O Neill president elect of the GAA try maybe the junior fixtures secretary of the Antrim co board.

That would probably be a good shout

Mind you, no sign of such a person on the Antrim sight, maybe just get in touch with a few others along with the Cultural Officer and see what they have to say.

laoisgaa · April 20, 2011, 05:09:53 PM

It wont rectify this years problem but send me a private message there and I will put you in touch directly with Liam.

imtommygunn · April 20, 2011, 05:12:59 PM

Sure what about trying the antrim web-site. The moderator is awful helpful

Should be contact details on antrim web-site of a fixtures secretary at least.

antrimlad · April 21, 2011, 11:31:06 AM

Quote from: laoisgaa on April 20, 2011, 05:09:53 PM
It wont rectify this years problem but send me a private message there and I will put you in touch directly with Liam.

Thanks.

Quote from: imtommygunn on April 20, 2011, 05:12:59 PM
Sure what about trying the antrim web-site. The moderator is awful helpful Should be contact details on antrim web-site of a fixtures secretary at least.

Had a look on the antrim site although cant see anything for a person that deals specifically with fixtures. Might just send an e-mail and CC about 6 people in it