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U2 were and will always be looked at as a Maga band, and for them to come from Ireland is something to celebrate

What individuals say or don't say from said band is different, there isn't a band/group or soloist that doesn't have 'bad press' or snobbery about it

Christy Moore is said to be a dour fecker along the lines of Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor had her moments and I'm sure there are hundreds of other great Irish artists that fall foul of the general public as was the case of the one that died in the bike crash recently

But yeah, begrudgery holds a special place in Ireland   

Bono waited less than 24 hours to pontificate and moralise to the world about October 7th. He waited around three years to open his mouth about the ensuing genocide.

Chirsty Moore allegedly being a bit dour isn't much of a parallel.

I wasn't tying to make parallels, apologies,  just pointing out how we are a bunch of begrudging cnuts 

Speak for yourself and for your kind of cnuts. 

Ok, I'll check in with you on that going forward, as you matter most in my thoughts...

U2 were and will always be looked at as a Maga band, and for them to come from Ireland is something to celebrate

What individuals say or don't say from said band is different, there isn't a band/group or soloist that doesn't have 'bad press' or snobbery about it

Christy Moore is said to be a dour fecker along the lines of Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor had her moments and I'm sure there are hundreds of other great Irish artists that fall foul of the general public as was the case of the one that died in the bike crash recently

But yeah, begrudgery holds a special place in Ireland   

Bono waited less than 24 hours to pontificate and moralise to the world about October 7th. He waited around three years to open his mouth about the ensuing genocide.

Chirsty Moore allegedly being a bit dour isn't much of a parallel.

I wasn't tying to make parallels, apologies,  just pointing out how we are a bunch of begrudging cnuts 

I see the TUV are going to make next years fun..

"It is also worth mentioning that if concerns raised by Unionists are not addressed immediately then opposition to the Fleadh next year might just be a little more disruptive"

This off the back of a chip van playing the Celtic song
Some lads in a crowd singing up the ra
and the band that played Jim O'Neill and Robert Allsopp Memorial Band

Not sure the band was the best choice or allowing the Palestinian march go ahead, as best to keep things more cultured on Irish song dance.. But minor stuff in comparison to the 12th Parades for the past hundreds of years

They will and would find stuff that will offend them regardless but I hoping after next years Fleadh that it stays in the North again for another 2 years

U2 were and will always be looked at as a Maga band, and for them to come from Ireland is something to celebrate

What individuals say or don't say from said band is different, there isn't a band/group or soloist that doesn't have 'bad press' or snobbery about it

Christy Moore is said to be a dour fecker along the lines of Van Morrison, Sinead O'Connor had her moments and I'm sure there are hundreds of other great Irish artists that fall foul of the general public as was the case of the one that died in the bike crash recently

But yeah, begrudgery holds a special place in Ireland   

I saw the Oddysey and it is the best of Christopher Nolans movies imho. The three hours flew by.

It's not a patch on Oppenheimer or Inception.

Neither of those are a patch on Interstellar.

Interstellar was far better the second time I seen it, Oppenheimer I enjoyed and love the Inception concept, I've the Oddysey I need to see at the cinema, trying to get a sucker to go with me is the problem, me and the kids watched Spiderman the other night, can't beat a bitta Marvel and seeing the new ones coming out in December Doomsday and also looking forward to the final instalment of Dune

Yeah. Think next year I'll take the Monday off after the first day, the Friday off at end of week and the Monday after final day to relax!

Had an email, sensitive in nature to type the other day, not that I've a sensitive bone in my body, but have my moments..

Anyways I'd sent the email, and the missus asked me what I wrote, she's not the trusting type, so after re reading it she said which AI tool did I use? !

Wouldn't know the first place to use it or find it! They certainly know how to knock ya down!

But I do notice a few emails which sometimes makes absolutely no sense at times, must be rife!

To be fair to some, and they have taken a lot flack because if it, the marching drum flute bands have a show at the Titanic slipways tonight as part of the Fleadh, ones within their 'side' have lambasted them fir joining the 'hate fest' oh the irony lol

Comedian Jimmy Cricket aged 80. Co Tyrone-born Belfast-raised, real name James Mulgrew.

Alas... there's no more.

From Cookstown I believe.

Left and Right wellies,  fingerless gloves.  Hadn't heard of him in years. Thought he might have  already died.

Did he grow up in Belfast as I was sure I overheard on the news last night that he attended St. Pat's "Barney" on the Antrim Road?

His son was on 5 Live this morning, a catholic priest, said his da was cracking jokes right up the final hours, his jokes were very lame and not condescending about Irish people, all his jokes were family level never a swear or dirt in them by all accounts..

Moved to England, Manchester area I think as that was popular with the Northern clubs comedy scene, kids are full English accents

St Anne's cathedral's carpark are doing some great food places and there is a bar onsite also, getting drinks and food wasn't an issue, I think as you say just hitting the right gigs at the right time. Might head up again on Friday night, fingers crossed that everything continues in the same vein

This could be in the WTF thread. I have never met a southerner who thinks like this...

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comment/opinion/fleadhs-arrival-in-belfast-is-a-breakthrough-for-southerners-who-see-northern-ireland-as-foreign/a/159497353.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcATerThwZG9mAWZkaWQWUL3P00q2wu6FfZe9owu8N4TpHgo3iWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7cSA5Tjjh4UveBVV6es1YaJ0GWRfkrPSUphHXECu7y6-9rYBQflx6iGx1uCA_aem_6nZZ4GztH-jw26s31K0RCw

Back in the day I knew grown ass man (from Belfast) that never had a pint in the city center! Work with a colleague from the south who'd never been to the North until we had a works function, up to that point the furthest north was Carlinford for a xmas do.. Plenty prods never been across the border too

Never waited long for a drink, they have that many pop up bars about the place that queues for drinks was minimal, had to queue for Kelly's, but talking 3 or 4 minutes and no waiting for drinks

People that go to cities and complain about prices need to not bother going, it's the same in every city.

There on Sunday to enjoy the craic with family, didn't worry about the price of a pint or the food. Atmosphere brilliant and while there no issues

Stingy gurning middle aged feckers stay and Home and count the pennies

What a day we had in Belfast yesterday afternoon...

Fantastic atmosphere great craic the numbers in town was fantastic to see, effort by those involved was outstanding

Very relaxed and so many people from all over the world there to enjoy it

We left around 8.30, had only planned to stay for couple of hours, managed over 4, with a good few Heverlee

The bars and food places made a killing

A really entertaining championship game at Dunsilly yesterday and one that probably deserved a bigger crowd.

Naomh Comhghall couldn't have asked for a better start. They played with serious intensity, attacked at pace and carried a real threat every time they went forward. Torin Hodkinson was outstanding from placed balls and open play, while Ruairi Griffin's ability to break lines and drive at the St. Enda's defence caused problems throughout.

To St. Enda's credit, they never panicked. Once they got a grip around the middle third and improved their work on Comhghall's kick-outs, the momentum swung. Stephen O'Connor showed exactly why he's such an important player, while Sean Neilan's goal came at a massive time and gave them real control heading into half-time.

The second half was end-to-end. Every time St. Enda's looked like stretching away, Comhghall found another response. They got themselves back level with six minutes to play and genuinely looked capable of pulling off a shock.

In the end, championship experience told. St. Enda's finished the stronger and took their chances when it mattered most, but the four-point margin probably flatters them. Comhghall can take huge encouragement from that display and, if they bring that level again, they'll cause plenty of teams problems in this group.

It was a very good game, had everything that as a neutral you wanted to see, Antrim started so well 7 or 8 nil up, work rate and passion to the final whistle..

Was expecting more at the game though, those that didn't show up missed a cracker