Irishperson of the Year, 2009

Rebelheart

Listening to a harrowing story from a lady on RTÉ Radio 1 this afternoon about how she was abused by a Catholic priest, I got to thinking of Michael O Brien, a former Fianna Fáil mayor of Clonmel, on Questions & Answers earlier this year as he spoke with astonishing eloquence and ineffable emotion about how he was raped and buggered in an industrial school.

Here it is for those of you who still have not watched it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jHqndf9Kx4&feature=player_embedded

The most moving scene I have ever seen on television. If there is an award for person of the year, I think that man should get it.

What person has impressed you most this year?

nouveau_4.0

John Joe FTW!

Mr Magnolia

JohnJoe.

That_Guy

JedJohnJoeWard

Mr check raise

snyper?

Xavi6

Alan O'Brien

Hero

mikom

The man that has done the most for the English language by reviving the word "pontificating".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FmVopEs9yI

Long Onion

Irene Robinson - just to piss her off.

Biggins

John-joe and John/Edward (not for singing - but for still keep going in the face of huge hatred - and still be entertaining and pleasant).

Valhalla

Rebelheart wrote: »

Listening to a harrowing story from a lady on RTÉ Radio 1 this afternoon about how she was abused by a Catholic priest, I got to thinking of Michael O Brien, a former Fianna Fáil mayor of Clonmel, on Questions & Answers earlier this year as he spoke with astonishing eloquence and ineffable emotion about how he was raped and buggered in an industrial school.

Here it is for those of you who still have not watched it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jHqndf9Kx4&feature=player_embedded

The most moving scene I have ever seen on television. If there is an award for person of the year, I think that man should get it.

What person has impressed you most this year?

Very Powerful stuff indeed, the minister got a bloody roasting.

funk-you

If you guys don't vote for me, there'll be hell to pay.

-Funk

ScumLord

Is there an award ceremony where we can throw rocks at the winner?

Mary Harney.





I wonder how long until all talk of the Harns is banned? :pac:

TheCardHolder

That vid was very moving. Fair play to him.

Euro_Kraut

Bernard Dunne. Grace in victory and defeat. A model for all of us.

4zn76tysfajdxp

Me.

Biggins

Liam Brady - for saying what a lot are thinking: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/brady-brands-blatter-an-embarrassment-1960198.html

Tabnabs

Rebelheart wrote: »

Listening to a harrowing story from a lady on RTÉ Radio 1 this afternoon about how she was abused by a Catholic priest, I got to thinking of Michael O Brien, a former Fianna Fáil mayor of Clonmel, on Questions & Answers earlier this year as he spoke with astonishing eloquence and ineffable emotion about how he was raped and buggered in an industrial school.

Here it is for those of you who still have not watched it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jHqndf9Kx4&feature=player_embedded

The most moving scene I have ever seen on television. If there is an award for person of the year, I think that man should get it.

What person has impressed you most this year?

Read the title of the thread and immediately thought of this guy! Another vote for him

Micheal O Brian maybe.
Why Johnjoe or Jedward? What have they done.

Doyler92

I agree with people saying Johnjoe, but Jedward...? Other countires know of them and think the rest of us Paddies are the same? I don't get it.

Biggins

LittleNipper wrote: »

Micheal O Brian maybe.
Why Johnjoe or Jedward? What have they done.

Made us forget about the mess our elected shower has made for a least a few minutes! :pac:

(No, I wouldn't really vote for them to win such a contest but they are not the worst.)

Jesus Wept

Doyler92 wrote: »

I agree with people saying Johnjoe, but Jedward...? Other countires know of them and think the rest of us Paddies are the same? I don't get it.

My name is not Paddy so I'm unfazed tbh.

Bono of course.......




NOT!

Diabhal Beag

Brian O'Driscoll FTW. Nobody can say they did more for their country than him, Heaslip is a close second.

rednik

If Terrys choclolate orange were to sponsor this I would have to nominate Marty Morrisey.

genericguy

Biggins wrote: »

John-joe and John/Edward (not for singing - but for still keep going in the face of huge hatred - and still be entertaining and pleasant).

they aren't pleasant, they are thick. there's a difference.

Arcade Panda

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Brian O'Driscoll FTW. Nobody can say they did more for their country than him, Heaslip is a close second.

I'm with you on that one 100%

Biggins

genericguy wrote: »

they aren't pleasant, they are thick. there's a difference.

Is that a "nay" then?

genericguy

Biggins wrote: »

Is that a "nay" then?

yes, i'll have to say nay in this case biggins.

I'll propose a nomination for your good self as boards person of the year though, for fightin' da powah. Fair play mate.

Biggins

genericguy wrote: »

yes, i'll have to say nay in this case biggins.

I'll propose a nomination for your good self as boards person of the year though, for fightin' da powah. Fair play mate.

Aaa shucks, me loves ya too.



As Comrade Citizen Smith once said "Power to the people!"

(A lot of young people are now googling "Citizen Smith") :pac:

seanybiker

Roy keane for his excellent interview there a while back. What a legend.