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Allianz protest - 4 Like(s)
I hope they don't use Cisco for team meeting, Dell servers, Intel chips in any hardware, tear down every set of traffic lights using Siemens tech in the city.
They better not drink Coca Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, eat Nestle chocolate, wear Puma trainers, stay in an Air B&B, use Booking.com for their holidays or have a look at Trip advisor to see where to get a decent pint or a curry.
Or they could grow up and realise no one gives a monkeys about this virtue signaling guff.
dolfos (National) - 21/01/2026 12:36:57
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To SouthGalway: "I'd love to know the percentage of people in the North that at first wanted to be a United Ireland but do not want to be in the EU. Also if you were getting a pension from England and the Border went away would you still be receiving your pension you paid into?" Didn't the North vote to reject Brexit.
There would have to be a lot of negotiations between Dublin, London and Brussels but I'd imagine the British would be happy to give a lot of sweetners to get rid of the 6 counties.
updwell (National) - 20/01/2026 19:45:55
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "Trump has offered to buy Greenland or else he'll just take it, I think I'd take the first option If I were in Denmark's shoes given the power the USA has." Your posts are embarrassing.
TheFlaker (National) - 21/01/2026 12:36:06
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Allianz protest - 3 Like(s)
Replying To alalalalalum: "Why not refuse to play in the competition altogether if they feel so strongly about it? Is that a virtue signal too far for them?" I'm inclined to agree. I think this "protest" is a bit farcical.
Seems they're happy to play matches that'll be referred to in all media reports as "the Allianz Football League match between Dublin and whoever". That'll have match programmes with an Allianz logo or advert in about four different places, including the page with their names on it. And where the logo will be on screen several times if the match is being televised.
But hey! Let's not stand in front of one of those logos if we're doing an interview afterwards! That'll hurt 'em all right!!!!!
Pikeman96 (National) - 21/01/2026 10:02:26
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Pikeman96: "I'm inclined to agree. I think this "protest" is a bit farcical.
Seems they're happy to play matches that'll be referred to in all media reports as "the Allianz Football League match between Dublin and whoever". That'll have match programmes with an Allianz logo or advert in about four different places, including the page with their names on it. And where the logo will be on screen several times if the match is being televised.
But hey! Let's not stand in front of one of those logos if we're doing an interview afterwards! That'll hurt 'em all right!!!!!" It is pure look at me nonsense. If they had strong convictions about it the players agitating for this would say don't select us to play in this competition. And more people will probably tune in now to the games or read the reports on what is happening to see their carry on which gives larger promotion to this sponsor. You couldn't make it up.
alalalalalum (National) - 21/01/2026 11:57:06
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
This is ridiculous thank you so much everyone. They were sponsored by other companies in the past who gave them many moneys please and so on and their reputation was not great either please. So why are they standing on this now??
I am sure Allianz profits will nosedive now thank you that Some Dublin players decide not to stand in a certain area of the pitch please. haha They are not that important thank you for noticing this everyone. They may think they are but in reality nobody cares what Dublin players do thank you all for reading this.
bláthach (National) - 21/01/2026 11:47:10
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
I read some posts with the what about this and what about that, or that politics should staty out of sport. The GAA in itself is probably inheriantly political in its ethos of promoting all things Gaelic and Irish. Indeed its establishment was part of a huge political movement in Ireland in the late 19th century, when boycotts were common place and indeed had a huge impact on changing the lives of Irish people. Clubs up and down this country are named after people like Davitt and Parnell who used boycotts as a way of bringing about change in the face of huge injustice. Do we pay lip service today to great people like these or do we truely regard them as role models.
Second point il'll make is in response to the argument that players and indeed all of us use companies linked to Israel in some form or another. I agree this is practically unavoidable for most people. You do have to look at this differently in my opinion. Most of us don't have the forum or the reach that the GAA has or indeed the players themselves to send a significant and important message to these companies. Boycotting an organisation in this way makes international headlines and sends a message to them that having links to Israel activity in Gaza will not stand.
Fair play to the players that have said they won't stand in front of Allianz images. I think the GAA should and could do more as an organisation. I felt that some of the commentary around it was very patronising to ordinary GAA members from the hierarchy of the organisation.
I for one will not be attending any league games this year. I feel anyone who agrees with the players and the boycott should do the same.
supermon (National) - 21/01/2026 14:38:53
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Hard luck to CBS in th semi final. It cant be understated how impressive it is what theyve achieved this year. Huge credit must go to the managment who is improving the skills of these already talented hurlers. it can only benefit westmeath going forward competing in A hurling well done all.
Dazzler30 (National) - 21/01/2026 14:07:41
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To jacktheboy: "Dublin players should cop on and leave politics to the politicians" There is no bandwagon small enough they won't jump on
alalalalalum (National) - 21/01/2026 08:54:15
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2026/0119/1553931-dublin-players-planning-allianz-protests-for-leagues/
Not so sure players should be getting involved in political protests (if this is the correct word to use in this case) at games tbh.
This could open a right can of worms....
Whether people believe in it or not - I dont think players should be getting involved imo." Im inclined to agree with you Fionn and its only drawing the wrong kind of attention to them also.I mean if any of the players are seen or reported with Allianz car insurance after this ,they are open for ridicule.They might mean well but not sure this is the right way.
brayballer (National) - 21/01/2026 12:16:14
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sligo joe: "I don't know what you were reading. The Dublin players are not telling any sponsor what to do. They have decided what they themselves want to do. They will not conduct interviews or stand for promotional photos with the sponsor's banner in the background as they are well entitled to do." Thats all well and good but unless they boycott Allianz products then it makes a joke of it.I Tbf I admire their players stance and if it makes more people take notice of the appalling ways the people in Gaza suffer,then that can only be a good thing.In saying that you have to lead by example and that means that any players involved in this protest should cancel any products they have with Allianz.
gaa.88 (National) - 21/01/2026 12:00:48
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sligo joe: "Yes you're right these amateur players should just play and keep their mouths shut and after the game when they are asked to stand beside the allianz logo they should just say yes sir, yes sir, 3 bags full sir, and do you want me to thank allianz in the interview sir.
There is no obligation, absolutely none, on any player to allow his image/interview to be used to promote Allianz." We get your point Joe but what the players are doing is just trivial unless the publicly state that every player to a man is refusing to use Allianz insurance.Now that would be a proper protest and hit Allianz in the pocket.IF any of the players still have allianz insurance ,then the whole thing is a circus.
brayballer (National) - 21/01/2026 12:20:44
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To alalalalalum: "There is no bandwagon small enough they won't jump on" Like the Americans with Trump
brayballer (National) - 21/01/2026 12:21:45
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Longford GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Niall Nerney is managing Grattans ladies.
Dunnor27 (National) - 21/01/2026 13:10:23
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To brayballer: "We get your point Joe but what the players are doing is just trivial unless the publicly state that every player to a man is refusing to use Allianz insurance.Now that would be a proper protest and hit Allianz in the pocket.IF any of the players still have allianz insurance ,then the whole thing is a circus." Reading the posts here it seems to me that people here are deliberately refusing to understand. The players are not trying to hit anyone in the pocket nor do they expect to change the plight of the Palestinians. It is simply a gesture of solidarity with the oppressed people in Gaza by refusing to endorse allianz a company who invests heavily in Israeli bonds and has only recently increased it's portfolio of the same bonds. What is wrong in making that gesture to the Palestinians.
People are saying if they do this then they should be protesting against other companies too etc etc.
But can anyone tell me what is wrong with making this gesture to the Palestinians in it's own right.
sligo joe (National) - 21/01/2026 13:39:58
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Mugatay: "I was wondering the same thing. Presumed he was injured. It was a hamstring before as well. If ever there was an injury that needs the proper care, attention and time above all else, it's the hamstring. If you cut corners with it, it will keep coming back to haunt you.
Looking forward to the game and hopefully set a good benchmark in terms of performance." Have to get that injury sorted, Barry's importance to Leitrim football can not be understated. If we are to do anything as a county, the team needs to be built around Barry, he is that good. He must not be rushed back.
3rdmidfielder (National) - 21/01/2026 15:02:40
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SouthGalway: "I predict Trump will not TAKE Greenland. Maybe he will make some kind of deal with Denmark, I'm not sure. What I'd LIKE to see is a vote for the Native Greenlanders of whether they want to be with Denmark, the USA, or straight up Independence. I remember reading some years back that Puerto Rico had some kind of vote for Statehood, continue as is, or Independence and they voted to stay as is. It was peaceful and not even a single beer got spilled. I still believe this is just Trump poking at China and Russia." Agree Trump won't take Greenland, Im assuming he just wants to see what sort of balls Europe has!
Do you think Europe has being taking advantage of the United States ever since the liberation of Europe after WW 2?
katser (National) - 21/01/2026 15:40:09
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To supermon: "I read some posts with the what about this and what about that, or that politics should staty out of sport. The GAA in itself is probably inheriantly political in its ethos of promoting all things Gaelic and Irish. Indeed its establishment was part of a huge political movement in Ireland in the late 19th century, when boycotts were common place and indeed had a huge impact on changing the lives of Irish people. Clubs up and down this country are named after people like Davitt and Parnell who used boycotts as a way of bringing about change in the face of huge injustice. Do we pay lip service today to great people like these or do we truely regard them as role models.
Second point il'll make is in response to the argument that players and indeed all of us use companies linked to Israel in some form or another. I agree this is practically unavoidable for most people. You do have to look at this differently in my opinion. Most of us don't have the forum or the reach that the GAA has or indeed the players themselves to send a significant and important message to these companies. Boycotting an organisation in this way makes international headlines and sends a message to them that having links to Israel activity in Gaza will not stand.
Fair play to the players that have said they won't stand in front of Allianz images. I think the GAA should and could do more as an organisation. I felt that some of the commentary around it was very patronising to ordinary GAA members from the hierarchy of the organisation.
I for one will not be attending any league games this year. I feel anyone who agrees with the players and the boycott should do the same." If you're serious that you won't be attending any League matches this year, then your action is indeed a boycott.
But the action by the Dublin players is not a boycott. It's a tokenistic "we think we should be seen to be doing something, but we're not prepared to do anything that would actually be hugely significant".
Pikeman96 (National) - 21/01/2026 15:45:33
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Pikeman96: "If you're serious that you won't be attending any League matches this year, then your action is indeed a boycott.
But the action by the Dublin players is not a boycott. It's a tokenistic "we think we should be seen to be doing something, but we're not prepared to do anything that would actually be hugely significant"." Exactly, it is attention seeking. If Dublin said we aren't competing then the GAA would have a serious issue to deal with.
alalalalalum (National) - 21/01/2026 16:00:57
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Pikeman96: "If you're serious that you won't be attending any League matches this year, then your action is indeed a boycott.
But the action by the Dublin players is not a boycott. It's a tokenistic "we think we should be seen to be doing something, but we're not prepared to do anything that would actually be hugely significant"." Correct it is not a boycott, and some of the ex players have said that, none of them have made any claims about it's significance. They said it's a small gesture of solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians in Gaza. What is wrong with that. If the players or indeed anyone else want to make a small gesture of solidarity is that not OK?
sligo joe (National) - 21/01/2026 16:19:41
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