Michael D in the UK

Shamrock Shore · April 08, 2014, 10:08:15 AM

It's great, isn't it?

RTE blowing the budget again on something being described as "historic" but really it's all a load of nonsense.

ziggysego · April 08, 2014, 10:24:04 AM

Mary McAleese has been over the meet her tons of times, what's different this time?

Rossfan · April 08, 2014, 10:34:49 AM

Talk about over the top coverage of what is a fairly standard thing.
Or is it the old Colonial attitude - aren't we great now that "The Queen"( the REAL Head of State) is meeting our leader.
We were all breathlessly informed on various Newses this morning that there are Tricolours beside the Union Flag all over Windsor.
RTE and the News in general to be avoided for a few days.

armaghniac · April 08, 2014, 10:37:50 AM

Something that has never happened before is news and you can't really criticise news organisations for covering it.

Shamrock Shore · April 08, 2014, 10:57:09 AM

Fair enough Armaniac but RTE have sent over half the feckin station to cover it.

A 10 minute phone call between Inda and Cameron is of more significance than all this pomp and ceremony.

I hope Michael D has written a new poem for the occasion.

Hereiam · April 08, 2014, 11:06:38 AM

Cant wait for the gift grub sketch on this one....

balladmaker · April 08, 2014, 11:23:38 AM

Not surprised that RTE are indulging themselves in the whole thing ... oh isn't it great to be given a state visit by our former masters, how we've come along way from the savages that we once were and how we're such great friends with our fomer foes, we should be so grateful for the massive opportunity being bestowed on us by the queen to have such a great friendship with them.

Rule Brittania ...

Tubberman · April 08, 2014, 11:31:52 AM

Quote from: ziggysego on April 08, 2014, 10:24:04 AM
Mary McAleese has been over the meet her tons of times, what's different this time?

It's the first ever State visit by an Irish President to the UK. Newsworthy I would say.

Orior · April 08, 2014, 11:32:55 AM

Queenie "Oh my god, who is this wee fella? Is there circus I town?"

Michael D "f**k off"

Nally Stand · April 08, 2014, 11:34:00 AM

Quote from: balladmaker on April 08, 2014, 11:23:38 AM
Rule Brittania ...

....Britannia waives the rules"

ziggysego · April 08, 2014, 11:35:18 AM

Quote from: Tubberman on April 08, 2014, 11:31:52 AM
Quote from: ziggysego on April 08, 2014, 10:24:04 AM
Mary McAleese has been over the meet her tons of times, what's different this time?

It's the first ever State visit by an Irish President to the UK. Newsworthy I would say.

Ah, State visit. Well fair enough.

theticklemister · April 08, 2014, 01:56:25 PM

What are Sinn Fein supporters views on McGuinness going to meet the queen of England?

Rossfan · April 08, 2014, 02:57:08 PM

Quote from: theticklemister on April 08, 2014, 01:56:25 PM
What are Sinn Fein supporters views on McGuinness going to meet the queen of England?

100% in favour as usual

OakleafCounty · April 08, 2014, 03:05:26 PM

Quote from: theticklemister on April 08, 2014, 01:56:25 PM
What are Sinn Fein supporters views on McGuinness going to meet the queen of England?

Not just a Republican meeting the Queen but a member of a supposedly socialist party dining at an imperialist castle.

laoislad · April 08, 2014, 03:10:15 PM

Sure ye don't have to watch it.