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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Freethinker: "I presume you mean the guy with the American accent who burst on the scene a few years back but has now moderated it to a more English sounding one. Didn't he have peculiar business ties to the American military? Anyway, I have a feeling that we haven't heard the last of him. On a more human note, it's hard not to have empathy for Gavin. That never should have happened with the tenants. But, where does he go from here ? An innocent to the slaughter - that's probably a bit strong, given the rent issue, but is his public persona fractured beyond repair ??" Does a person's accent only matter when their views oppose yours?
While I accept you didn't post the original message about the individual whose accent you mention, mocking a person's accent certainly doesn't come across as free thinking.
slayer (National) - 08/10/2025 18:10:21
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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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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)
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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Croke Park expansion - 1 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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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To backtooldwall: "How many is Duggan Pk allowed hold? 2! 3! or 4 thousand? It has a grassy bank on one side with no restraint barriers and a small stand as well as some concrete seating on either side of it on the other. Do you really think that each team will not have much more than 5 or 6 hundred supporters with no neutral spectators?" Duggan Park can hold 10,000.
Alot more neutrals would travel to Duggan Park.
If those Clubs were given a choice where would they prefer to play underlights.........they would go for Ballinasloe.
katser (National) - 08/10/2025 16:50:53
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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." 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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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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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To slayer: "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." You have explained almost exactly my view of the world - and these forums. As I said, I would never knowingly mock anyone - anywhere. I see no halo while shaving in the mornings and surprisingly don't see many when I'm out and about. My views of the world have always been a little left of centre. Neither the hard left or right hold any particular interest for me - other than to say that the extremes can be manipulated by shadowy figures with agendas and some people can be drawn into their web. I have never been a fan of Mr Trump but I will congratulate him on this Gaza ceasefire. I sincerely hope the thing holds and becomes a permanent treaty so that the unfortunate residents of Gaza and the West Bank can lead something approaching a decent life. The scars from the last 2 yrs conflict will not be easily calmed, but it's a start. One loose cannon in this whole thing is Netanyahu, enabled by those 2 Ultra or extreme members of his cabinet.
Freethinker (National) - 09/10/2025 10:06:21
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 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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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "Absolutely" We love a 3/4 completed stadium in Ireland. Madness.
Get Croke Park finished, never mind all the nonsense about Hill 16.
logger (National) - 09/10/2025 07:27:26
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 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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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SouthGalway: "Agreed. Maybe the GAA could throw a bit more money at Duggan Park or Athenry or anywhere that suits the fans and avoids traffic as much as possible. Sigh." Pouring money into Athenry Ballinasloe or Tuam has has one major constraint in hatt there is only one one access point to all of these grounds and Athenry is very similar to Saltill in the 70's in that its environs are just beginning to be developed but it doesn't have multiple access points. I believe a large part of the perimeter is a protected area which is a further constraint even before the inevitable gridlock.Galway city is the county administrative centre and unlike most counties is situated very close to the actual mid point of the county.
backtooldwall (National) - 08/10/2025 20:58:41
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Duggan Park can hold 10,000.
Alot more neutrals would travel to Duggan Park.
If those Clubs were given a choice where would they prefer to play underlights.........they would go for Ballinasloe." I did ask "what's is it allowed' which is very different to what you can fit in.
backtooldwall (National) - 08/10/2025 20:24:32
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Duggan Park can hold 10,000.
Alot more neutrals would travel to Duggan Park.
If those Clubs were given a choice where would they prefer to play underlights.........they would go for Ballinasloe." Duggan Park is only allowed to him 3,000 for health and safety reasons, so it's a non-runner.
WanPintWin (National) - 08/10/2025 19:53:31
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Armchairreporter: "The get a good lump sum from the streaming..." A total insult to the game of Hurling, and to all 4 teams.
Is everything based around money.
Disgraceful decision.
SixtiesKid (National) - 08/10/2025 19:00:02
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