Ulster Final show of solidarity with Gaza

babarino · July 18, 2014, 10:06:20 PM

Before the Ulster Final a vigil is taking place to show Ulster's solidarity with the people of Gaza.

We're looking for as many people as possible to wear their county colours.

So if you're going to the match, from Donegal, Derry, Antrim, Down, Armagh, Monaghan, Cavan, Fermanagh and Tyrone, wear your county jersey and assemble between 1.30pm-3.45pm. at the old Largy School next to the football field.

give her dixie · July 18, 2014, 11:38:57 PM

Gaels for Gaza. Great idea. If I can make it, i'll be there. Have flag, can travel......

T Fearon · July 19, 2014, 08:17:33 AM

Not in favour of this.It will lead to loads of criticism from our separated brethern in the North,only too keen to bash the GAA.Politics should be kept out of the GAA

JP · July 19, 2014, 08:19:52 AM

Quote from: T Fearon on July 19, 2014, 08:17:33 AM
Not in favour of this.It will lead to loads of criticism from our separated brethern in the North,only too keen to bash the GAA.Politics should be kept out of the GAA

That says more for them then us.

brokencrossbar1 · July 19, 2014, 08:40:52 AM

Quote from: JP on July 19, 2014, 08:19:52 AM
Quote from: T Fearon on July 19, 2014, 08:17:33 AM
Not in favour of this.It will lead to loads of criticism from our separated brethern in the North,only too keen to bash the GAA.Politics should be kept out of the GAA

That says more for them then us.

Yes it does but Tony is right that it will bring on the usual from them. Still it should go ahead as some things are bigger than the skewed sewer politics that dictates people's mindsets in our wee cuntry!

tommysmith · July 19, 2014, 10:38:37 AM

Keep politics out of the GAA.

give her dixie · July 19, 2014, 10:43:21 AM

This isn't politics, its about humanity.

orangeman · July 19, 2014, 10:47:41 AM

Gaa were and are happy to be used by politicians. Why not on this occasion ?.

I assume this demonstration hasn't the blessing of the GAA ?.

tommysmith · July 19, 2014, 10:50:05 AM

Where are the vigils for the weekly slaughters in Iraq?

give her dixie · July 19, 2014, 11:26:30 AM

This is a vigil outside of GAA grounds. If anyone wants to join in, fine. If they dont want to join and want to go on into the ground, then fine as well.

give her dixie · July 19, 2014, 11:30:49 AM

give her dixie · July 19, 2014, 11:32:58 AM

babarino · July 19, 2014, 02:04:50 PM

Quote from: tommysmith on July 19, 2014, 10:50:05 AM
Where are the vigils for the weekly slaughters in Iraq?

Organise one then Tommy, if you feel strongly enough about it.

haveaharp · July 19, 2014, 02:07:39 PM

Quote from: tommysmith on July 19, 2014, 10:50:05 AM
Where are the vigils for the weekly slaughters in Iraq?

Or for the people blown out of the sky above the Ukranian countryside.

babarino · July 19, 2014, 02:16:31 PM

Quote from: orangeman on July 19, 2014, 10:47:41 AM
Gaa were and are happy to be used by politicians. Why not on this occasion ?.

I assume this demonstration hasn't the blessing of the GAA ?.

It's not taking place on GAA property, once people are inside they can do as they wish, so long as it doens't interfere with others' enjoyment of the occassion. People can buy and eat crap, get drunk... this doesn't mean that the GAA supports their behaviour, so whether the likes of Padraig Duffy gives his blessing or not for this show of solidarity is irrelevant.

Others on here have come up with all sorts of baloney to justify their own inaction. This is about individual GAA supporters and members, using the gathering to show solidarity to a people that are being hammered by a state force, that has the backing of the west.