who turned down the visit to meet the queen at croke park?

[bloodybreakball]

aye nally, its a little bit strange that a gd few weeks ago, information was 'leaked' that the queen was possibly going to announce an apology for britains role in the conflict here or for people's suffering. then we were told that this was unlikely and more likely was a statement of regret, in the end there was nothing at all more about the things in common between our islands. but sure we're 'mature' enough to put up with these things now and 'maturity' was always the problem

[Ulick]

As Kevin Keegan (the Lurgan one) might say, I hope we bate the traitorous c***ts right out the gates of the Athletic Grounds for that alone.

[Aaron Boone]

Can we meet you halfway Nally?

[lfdown2]

Does no-one think that (as is implied either on this thread or the thread in general discussion) the only reason for her visiting Croke Park is to issue an apology?

Now houl on a minute there Nally, no implication there from me that she was for issuing an apology, just a question. I had no more interest than yourself seeing her there and naively thought the only way she would be let through the gate would be to beg for forgiveness.

[rrhf]

I would worry more as a gaa man as to why only 6000 went to donegal for a first round championship  game, it might just not be as important these days as it used to be to many.   

[agorm]

Whether one approves or disapproves of the Croker visit, it has highlighted the growing democratic deficit within the Association. We dont know if the members from Down support their Co.Boards attendance, or if the members from other Ulster Cos, support their Counties boycott. Whether for or against all views are valid and no one should be critisized for their particular stance

Co. Boards are elected to make decisions on behalf of their membership. The Ulster County Boards were free to make their decision. They cannot be having a vote on every topic that comes up.

#I dont agree with them boycotting it but they were entitled to make that decision themselves.

[rrhf]

Each to their own I suppose

[NP 76]

As Kevin Keegan (the Lurgan one) might say, I hope we bate the traitorous c***ts right out the gates of the Athletic Grounds for that alone.
What sort of stupid comment is that . Suppose Paddy will throw that into the team talk to gee them up

[Leo]

Yawn yawn.
I wonder how many of our indignant anti-Lizzy posters support Man Utd?

[rrhf]

Yawn leo yourself. Mature debate only 

[Banana Man]

As Kevin Keegan (the Lurgan one) might say, I hope we bate the traitorous c***ts right out the gates of the Athletic Grounds for that alone.

wow wow wow - No one has proved Down were actually at it - if they were I am disgusted and it is not representative of the county

[J OGorman]

Yawn leo yourself. Mature debate only

Why dismiss Leo's point? Its getting fierce tiresome..how many anti-Lizzy folk on here claim the British dole, British housing benefit, support British soccer teams, take weekend breaks in Britain, buy British products, shop in British supermarkets, go / went to a British university, ie support the British and their economy?

[haranguerer]

What a load of complete bo**ocks. Its an argument thats always trotted out but its a stupid and irrelevant one.

Should all fianna fail supporters now be refusing to take hand-outs dealt them by a fine gael government for e.g.? 

[J OGorman]

What a load of complete bo**ocks. Its an argument thats always trotted out but its a stupid and irrelevant one.

Should all fianna fail supporters now be refusing to take hand-outs dealt them by a fine gael government for e.g.?

is it but? to dip in and out when it suits, when its handier?

[Applesisapples]

I thought he said down were the only
Northern county to accept their invitation?
Peter Quinn conspicuous by his absence, I'm happy to say.

Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan were there so that makes 4