The Texas of Ireland?!

Aligator Farmer

Quote from Barry Devlin of the Horslips noticed on the democrats website

"Donegal was a very unusual place....
...You have a streak of independence up there. I call it the 'Texas of Ireland. 'You were and are, less conservative; in fact you are your own republic."


Yep, its a crazy place allright ;-)

mikemac

Let me give the outsiders view who has never been there

Watch RTE News and Donegal is known for two things

• Companies closing down and job losses
• Boy racers getting themselves killed

Sorry, that's just how it's percieved

Senna

micmclo wrote: »

Let me give the outsiders view who has never been there

Watch RTE News and Donegal is known for two things

• Companies closing down and job losses
• Boy racers getting themselves killed

Sorry, that's just how it's percieved

Hey we have Daniel O'Donnell as well!!!!!!!

On topic;
That just sounds like one of those "X is the greatest town in the world" statements that touring bands make. We are our "own republic", well i think FF have completely forgot about Donegal, so maybe we should just set-up our own wee republic or maybe dictatorship???

Aligator Farmer

So you're suggesting we set Daniel O donnel up as a dictator ;-)
I can just hear the national anthem now.

muffler

Im curious as to the point of this thread. OP maybe you would clarify please.

Saruman

I would think Cork is the Texas of Ireland. Same sort of mindset, "peoples republic of Cork" is very similar to the way Texans view themselves as a seperate country.

Aligator Farmer

muffler wrote: »

Im curious as to the point of this thread. OP maybe you would clarify please.

Nothing deep or meaningful, Just to get people posting really.
Thought it was an interesting observation from Mr Devlin and the forum seemed a bit quiet.

implausible

Saruman wrote: »

I would think Cork is the Texas of Ireland. Same sort of mindset, "peoples republic of Cork" is very similar to the way Texans view themselves as a seperate country.

Until I moved up here I thought the Corkonians were the only people who were delighted with themselves for being born in a certain county! How wrong I was... Meself and the other half went up around Fanad one day for a scenic drive. When I commented how lovely a particular view was, his response was "thanks". FFS, he took personal credit for the scenery!:rolleyes:

muffler

Fair play to him. I take it you're a blow in so

Scoobydoobydoo

Saruman wrote: »

I would think Cork is the Texas of Ireland. Same sort of mindset, "peoples republic of Cork" is very similar to the way Texans view themselves as a seperate country.

I have to agree with you. I quite like Cork, both county and city, but my God the people are the most clannish you'll find in the country, and others I know who have lived there a long time find the same. They're grand once they let you in but it's a lot of work!

smashey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU6PbcTQIf0

Senna

deemark wrote: »

Until I moved up here I thought the Corkonians were the only people who were delighted with themselves for being born in a certain county!

Is every county not proud of their own county? i would have through so.

implausible

Of course most people are proud of their county, but there's pride and obsession!

implausible

muffler wrote: »

Fair play to him. I take it you're a blow in so

aye, big dirty blow-in from the Wesht and will probably never lose that title!

donegalgirl28

I would say Donegal, Cork and Dublin are the most proud of where they're from.

Everywhere I go, when I say I'm from Donegal, I say it with a huge smile on my face! Plus people are always friendly towards Donegal people more so than the Dubs and the Cork ones. We've got one of the sexiest accents and are of the most scenic counties in Ireland. Plus we have dozens of celebrities having holiday homes in Donegal.

UP DONEGAL!

Madam

micmclo wrote: »

Let me give the outsiders view who has never been there

Watch RTE News and Donegal is known for two things

• Companies closing down and job losses
• Boy racers getting themselves killed

Sorry, that's just how it's percieved

Mmm Yes by Dublin based media?

slickmcvic

Madam wrote: »

Let me give the outsiders view who has never been there

Watch RTE News and Donegal is known for two things
Companies closing down and job losses
Boy racers getting themselves killed

Mmm Yes by Dublin based media?

....i agree with both those perceptions....glad to be shot of the place

Broxi_Bear_Eire

slickmcvic wrote: »

....i agree with both those perceptions....glad to be shot of the place

And I am sure your missed by all in Donegal :rolleyes:

muffler

slickmcvic wrote: »

....i agree with both those perceptions....glad to be shot of the place

Some may say you should have been but the word you are looking for and the word that every true Donegal person recognises is SHOD