Italian National Anthem played before Hurling match

[twohands!!!]

This really inspires confidence in the lads in Cork's ability to undertake a big project like building and running a new stadium.

Anyone questioned Frank & co about how much the stadium actual cost is compared to what the original budget is?

Or maybe asked them about how quickly (or slowly) those premium tickets are flying out the door?

[armaghniac]

Maybe they heard Jimmy Brokenshire was attending and didn't want to annoy him?

Some of the words of the  Italian anthem would have been good in the Marshes for a Down game
e.g "Dov'è la Vittoria?" (where is the victory?

[armaghniac]

and "I wonder who's kissing her now on the backside"

the power of punctuation!

I think that was the joke.

You think, that's the joke?

[Farrandeelin]

Further fuel for those who say we don't need to be playing the anthem before every game.
If it can't be done respectfully and properly don't bother at all.
We had a poor enough version in the Hyde too but at least it was the right track they played.

Sounded like the royalty-free 1920s mixtape version they have up in Carrick.

Usually get the girl from Strokestown to do the anthem and she does a good job. Don't know why they didn't on Sunday.

They should get the fella with the peaked cap to belt it out.