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Allianz protest - 6 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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Allianz protest - 3 Like(s)
Replying To CiarraiMick: "According to Greg McEneany on the news,the Dublin players never discussed this allianz stance and he knows nothing about it.He said he has no opinion on it one way or another and every player has their own personal opinion. It must be one or two players idea but not a squad idea.Fake news comes to mind." I alluded to this before. Ger needs to jump on this, and Niall if its in hurling panel.
I played with lads who id probably come to blows with over politics. Same with lots of issues. Which is why you park it outside the dressing room.
And another thing. Any political group trying to use our teams to push their hobby horses need to be put in place. They have their own soccer club ruined over same.
BarneyGrant (National) - 21/01/2026 18:48:08
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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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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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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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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
It's just virtue signalling, look at us sure aren't we great, 'down with this sort of thing' bull island is alive and well.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 21/01/2026 18:27:58
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 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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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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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)
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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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 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." Disagree with you completely here mo chara.
Being frank about it, the incumbent has the mentality of a school yard bully. He talks and acts exactly like that. His latest presser was the umpteenth such example. Incoherent, narcissistic ramblings yet again, crying nonsense about the 8 wars he's ended and the Nobel Peace prize. It's so tiresome at this stage.
What do we always advise our kids to do with bullies? Stand up to them.
The Canadian PM showed the balls that all the rest of the Western leaders are lacking in his speech.
Lockjaw (National) - 21/01/2026 09:04:07
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To alalalalalum: "There is a difference in being inherently political in the aims and aspirations of your own country and reviving our national games that were almost lost to the influence of outside sports and being political about one specific conflict that is taking place 5,000km away. And the very fact that there isn't outrage or talks of bans amongst these people about the umpteen other conflicts taking place in the world is telling.
Here is a case for you, we have a country which has been saying consistently recently it will take over the territory of another EU country no matter what. That country has a team competing in the All Ireland. Does the GAA make a stand and say to this team...because you are from that particular country you can't compete while your country is engaging in these threats to our EU partner.
The Dublin team are making a half hearted attempt. You are making more of a stand than they are doing it appears. Why don't they also stay away from games? It is an attempt to look for attention imo." Boycott or protest, fair enough I'll not argue over semantics, I don't think it takes away from the essence of what I was arguing.
supermon (National) - 21/01/2026 21:41:39
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Maroooned: "1st years, 2nd years and Junior team all in A this year as well so the signs are very good.
Superb effort from the Senior team, especially with a few key players out through injury." Great news for hurling!
Viking66 (National) - 21/01/2026 21:00:38
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
It a nonsense topic really comparing the two lads different eras different positions the two lads are great monaghan servants and monaghan were and are lucky to have them ,we're not blessed with tall athletic players in monaghan so we should enjoy both instead of comparing them
Farneyblueandwhite (National) - 21/01/2026 20:22:20
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 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." The UK has offered to buy the Republic of Ireland. I think we should accept their offer and they would crush us in a military exchange.
yew_tree (National) - 21/01/2026 08:25:23
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
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?
alalalalalum (National) - 21/01/2026 08:57:09
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
According to Greg McEneany on the news,the Dublin players never discussed this allianz stance and he knows nothing about it.He said he has no opinion on it one way or another and every player has their own personal opinion. It must be one or two players idea but not a squad idea.Fake news comes to mind.
CiarraiMick (National) - 21/01/2026 18:05:30
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Oh really, give into a bully. Right got ya :rolleyes:" At the end of the day we are all relying on the USA for defence in the western world and this country is living off the taxes and employment we enjoy from American multinationals here, don't bite the hand that feed you.
What difference is it to us if Greenland is owned by Denmark or the USA? I'll answer that for you, none.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 21/01/2026 17:56:21
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sligo joe: " 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 <u><b>is not a boycott</b></u>. 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"."</div>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?" Without taking sides here I really think this is just another bandwagon that some people will jump on for a bit of "look at me Im doing this in solidarity". Ive seen these "solidarity" protests over the years and to be honest there really is nothing gained be it help or recognition for those poor unfortunate people in this instance in Gaza. Theres no such thing as a small gesture of solidarity because that is just virtue signalling and tokenism. If players wanted to take a stand then refuse to play in the competition now that would be solidarity 100% boycotting/protesting but that's not going to happen because that means being serious about it. The GPA our moral compass organisation havent been either vocal or committed to boycotting or should I say fractionally boycotting Allianz. Let's get on with our games. Dothesimplethingswell (National) - 21/01/2026 17:05:42
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