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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Freethinker: "You seem to have something against me. Can't figure why. But it's getting a little tiresome. I am not mocking anyone's accent. I simply said that a high profile individual once had an American accent and now he sounds more English. How is this mocking. This is a fact. So, please, cut me a little slack. I would never knowingly mock any aspect of any personality as, there but for the grace of god go I." Nothing against you whatsoever.
I regularly read the opinions on the non-GAA forum and my take is that it is mainly left leaning. I've no problem with that at all - people have opinions and are free to express them. The house rules here are healthy.
But there is a lot of bashing of people with opposing views. Described in derogatory language and if not that, then it is the news sources they avail of or their education levels. That is possibly a reflection of how society has gone in general but when one side continuously mocks the other and makes efforts to make them fearful of posting their views,, I think that is wrong.
There are a lot of opinions in this thread I disagree with but many are well thought out, well researched and mean well. When it descends into mocking or making it unfashionable to express certain opinions, I think that's a problem.
I think Canuck's post on this thread earlier was really good and I agree with a lot of it. Perhaps a good example of how to express views, certainly expressed in a manner I aspire to anyway.
slayer (National) - 08/10/2025 23:31:03
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Looks like a bit of progress in Gaza still a long way to go and limited trust on either side following through and sticking to it
In fairness to trump he seems to be making progress in getting some form of descalation.
Im sure there will be some tieing themselves in knots to try not give him any credit only the bad stuff
jm25 (National) - 09/10/2025 08:36:29
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "That's a myth. A criminal cannot claim against the homeowner either civil or criminal if they enter the property unlawfully." Its not a myth, the Government only amended legislation in May 2022 to prevent criminals seeking compensation if they got injured during a crime. So while it has been changed, it was only changed recently and thus is not a mythical story.
There was several cases in Letterkenny and Sligo recently, where accused individuals facing charges had in excess of 100 previous convictions, some with in excess of 140 previous convictions.
In my opinion, if you enter a court with over 100 previous convictions and you have just committed another serious criminal act, then it should be an automatic 20 year sentence, no parole.
Commodore (National) - 09/10/2025 08:59:36
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To jm25: "Looks like a bit of progress in Gaza still a long way to go and limited trust on either side following through and sticking to it
In fairness to trump he seems to be making progress in getting some form of descalation.
Im sure there will be some tieing themselves in knots to try not give him any credit only the bad stuff" During Biden's last year, circa 50K Palestinians died in the conflict, since Trump came in it's significantly down but it needs to stop.
But Irish people love the democrats, the bias is unbelievable. If Biden traveled to Dublin in the future he would receive freedom of the city, like Obama. I would not attend a pro-Palestine march because a significant number of protesters are radical racists who want the genocide of the Jews. I am sick of hearing about poor Hamas, real peace rallies should not have their flags allowed, it's total hypocrisy. Hamas did their best to destroy Israel, they are not our friends either.
Should the GAA allow the Hamas flags in our stadiums? Long live freedom of speech.
suckvalleypaddy (National) - 09/10/2025 10:50:39
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Lockjaw, I may be wrong but
you sound like a reader to me. If
you rate the Wire try reading some
of George Pelecanos books. He was
a writer on the Wire.
Brummiejoe (National) - 09/10/2025 11:56:57
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Croke Park expansion - 2 Like(s)
The trainline behind the Hill makes any increase in capacity at that end impossible.
Before someone mentions that there is a trainline behind the Canal End, that is very different. The trainline at the Canal End was at ground level and, before the redevelopment was set a decent distance back from the old terrace. Thus enabling a build up and over the tracks. In fact the GAA have to rent the space above the tracks from Iarnród Éireann for the part of the stadium that overhangs.
This set up would be impossible for the Hill 16 end, as the trainline directly behind the back wall of the Hill, elevated to the level of the highest part of the Hill. There are houses, very close to trainline too which further complicates matters.
The Hill wasn't left in for any supposed historical or financial reasons. It was just the best option for the site. Simple really, it's amazing really that all these years later people are still going on about the ground being "unfinished".
MesAmis (National) - 09/10/2025 14:29:58
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Croke Park expansion - 2 Like(s)
Replying To logger: "We love a 3/4 completed stadium in Ireland. Madness.
Get Croke Park finished, never mind all the nonsense about Hill 16." Where are you going to move the Dublin/Sligo railway line to?
Seanfan (National) - 09/10/2025 12:57:42
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GreenandRed: "Could be very good Lockjaw. Love Hate and Kin covered the drugs war but have we had a really good show covering that, the cops angle and the politicians?
I found Homicide: Life on the streets a few months ago. Set in Baltimore, made before The Wire, but not focussed on the drug war. Seen a few episodes years ago and it's well worth a look, some great characters. The Americans, an underrated show about Russian spies in the US, is also worth a look." If the island of Ireland is included, does the show Blue Lights cover a lot of what Lockjaw mentions?
As an aside - big fan of both the Sopranos and Breaking Bad. Both had unforgettable, iconic scenes where the acting was superb.
I've never watched a minute of the Wire. Worth a watch?
slayer (National) - 09/10/2025 12:43:23
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
I see the mega-bucks RTE presenters are falling away like snow off a ditch, and not before time. Fair play to The new Director General.
tireoghainabu (National) - 09/10/2025 17:21:08
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Patrick Horgan. - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Canuck: "The term greatest or using a top any number is a completely ridiculous assessment. The term great players is correct. Before you get to the last 40 years the list of great players is long. Ring,Mackey, Rackard,Keane, Smyth, Philly Grimes,Barry,Lynch, Langton to name just some. Then you move up Keher,Billy Dwyer, Franky Walsh and on to the Richie Bennie era. The chucky O'Brien ,Franky Cummins and on to Whelahan, Dooley,Connolly's eras. That is not even mentioning greats like Joe Henry who never played in a final. All greats through to today but giving a number? Or claiming any one of them was the greatest is disrespectful to the rest." These guys were all great within their own era's, its hard to compare guys from different era's. ie most of the older guys there wouldn't last in the modern game, they wouldn't be fit enough in the slightest to begin with.
Bon (National) - 09/10/2025 17:17:02
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To logger: "Why couldn't the train line be moved slightly? Surely there could be something done." You clearly have never took the train behind Hill 16... good god :rolleyes:
Square_B (National) - 09/10/2025 16:49:29
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To logger: "Why couldn't the train line be moved slightly? Surely there could be something done." Like knock down 40 houses?
Seanfan (National) - 09/10/2025 16:41:32
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
A lot of chat here about changing championship structures. I'd be very reluctant to change what is working well.
As a comparison I've attached a link below with the Donegal football championship (page 20) introduced in 2023, its an interesting one with clubs playing fixtures home and away.
https://donegalgaa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Adult-Match-Regulations-Leagues-and-Championships-2023-1.pdf
FrMick (National) - 09/10/2025 16:41:01
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "John Small has announced his Inter County retirement at the age of 32.
Hell of a player - tough as nails. He will be greatly missed.
He finishes up his Dublin career with:
7x All-Ireland's
3x National Football League titles
10x Leinster titles
1x All Ireland u21 title
1x All Star
Thanks Smally...!" Typo - FOUR NFL titles.
Disliked by many opposing fans, but a player each of them would love to have playing for their team.
A colossus at the heart of the Dubs defence for many years. We have big boots to fill in that position now....
Looking forward to seeing John play for a few more years with BK.
https://www.dublingaa.ie/news/john-small-announces-inter-county-retirement
Fionn (National) - 09/10/2025 15:47:41
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To justafanofthegame: "Thank you for your concern Jampot but I can assure you this is my one and only account. Long-time listener first-time caller if you will.
Thought I'd sprinkle some sense onto this cesspit to make up for the dung that usually is put on here.
I would rather discuss the happenings of Leitrim GAA rather than concern myself over such trivia.
Can anyone tell me when the bookmakers will have their odds up? I would like 100e on Annaduff please." You talk about bringing sense into 'this cesspit' and finish off by gambling talk. Okay
alalalalalum (National) - 09/10/2025 13:56:15
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To slayer: "If the island of Ireland is included, does the show Blue Lights cover a lot of what Lockjaw mentions?
As an aside - big fan of both the Sopranos and Breaking Bad. Both had unforgettable, iconic scenes where the acting was superb.
I've never watched a minute of the Wire. Worth a watch?" I am actually a bit jealous of you that you haven't seen The Wire yet.
I've recommended it to loads of family and friends, many of whom gave it up too early. You need to give it time and attention. Every character has been cast brilliantly. You also have to bear in mind that it was set in the late 90s/early 00's so the technology used by drug dealers and cops alike is amusingly quaint when seen through 2025 eyes.
The writers shine a brilliant light on the many issues which faced America. Probably even more apt now.
Drugs, industry decline, political corruption, the education system and the media are all brilliantly dissected.
I insist you give it a watch! If you have Sky Plus/Now TV I think they're all available there.
Lockjaw (National) - 09/10/2025 13:39:17
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To logger: "We love a 3/4 completed stadium in Ireland. Madness.
Get Croke Park finished, never mind all the nonsense about Hill 16." Ah of course.... realign a train line and knock down about 30 houses on Clonliffe Rd to finish it off only to add possibly less than 10k capacity which in turn would only used on days like the men's All Ireland. Makes complete sense.
Square_B (National) - 09/10/2025 12:54:11
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Surprised there's not more talk about the Senior Ladies Final on Saturday. Glencar Manorhamilton going for six in a row is some achievement and deserves a lot more credit. Keeping that kind of dominance going for so long takes serious commitment and quality right through the team. It's a huge milestone that shouldn't be flying under the radar.
LovelyLeitrim94 (National) - 09/10/2025 12:00:09
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To rea#1487: "Disaster bringing these games into PS especially under lights. Older people will not travel as they are afraid of freezing in there. Families will not bring smaller kids due to cold and bedtimes also
Neutrals will not travel as its PS
Secondly unfair on players to be playing under lights in a semi final when they aren't used to it and clubs not set up to train under similar lighting conditions
All in all a big own goal from county board to bring it in there. Semi final day in Athenry is always a massive day on the club scene and draws a huge crowd" Also the bot of business it gives to shops and restaurants in athenry is badly needed on those big hurling days. Bad call by the county board.
BigBàsMan (National) - 09/10/2025 11:42:38
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Disaster bringing these games into PS especially under lights. Older people will not travel as they are afraid of freezing in there. Families will not bring smaller kids due to cold and bedtimes also
Neutrals will not travel as its PS
Secondly unfair on players to be playing under lights in a semi final when they aren't used to it and clubs not set up to train under similar lighting conditions
All in all a big own goal from county board to bring it in there. Semi final day in Athenry is always a massive day on the club scene and draws a huge crowd
rea#1487 (National) - 09/10/2025 11:23:47
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