RTE not showing Easter Rising ceremony??

CommuterIE · 24-04-2011 9:41am #1

Why?

Anyone know where one can watch it live?

trad · 24-04-2011 9:43am

Mightn't want to upset Liz Windsor.

dlofnep · 24-04-2011 9:44am

Disgraceful $:\$

m@cc@ · 24-04-2011 9:46am

CommuterIE wrote: »

Why?

Anyone know where one can watch it live?

Dublin.

Dionysus · 24-04-2011 9:47am

CommuterIE wrote: »

RTE not showing Easter Rising ceremony??

I find this hard to believe.

Predator_ · 24-04-2011 9:49am

Why are ye surprised? RTE are a joke, west brit traitors. No doubt they will have full coverage of that foreign wedding:rolleyes:

MagicSean · 24-04-2011 9:51am

Who cares? I'd consider it a waste of my licence fee anyway. If you're so into it go to it.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 24-04-2011 9:51am

probably have things that would draw more ratings than the hundred or so die hard's who **** themselves off to the memory of padraig pearse

catbear · 24-04-2011 9:51am

Well the Republic died back in November thanks to Fianna Fail so I guess there's little point in rubbing salt into the wound.

Pauleta · 24-04-2011 9:53am

Maybe its because their target audience will probably be watching British football instead.

Predator_ · 24-04-2011 9:56am

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

probably have things that would draw more ratings than the hundred or so die hard's who **** themselves off to the memory of padraig pearse

Celebrating our patriot heros and our separation from foreign occupation is only for a few hundered die hards? What a load of anti-Irish dribble. Only in Ireland would you read such nonsense.

MagicSean · 24-04-2011 9:57am

Predator_ wrote: »

Celebrating our patriot heros and our separation from foreign occupation is only for a few hundered die hards? What a load of anti-Irish dribble. Only in Ireland would you read such nonsense.

Didn't the Easter Rising fail miserably?

CommuterIE · 24-04-2011 9:58am

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

probably have things that would draw more ratings than the hundred or so die hard's who **** themselves off to the memory of padraig pearse

I think thats a horrible thing to say about your country... I say "your" lightly, because your probably not even Irish!

Predator_ · 24-04-2011 9:59am

k_mac wrote: »

Didn't the Easter Rising fail miserably?

It lead to our Independence.

MagicSean · 24-04-2011 10:06am

Predator_ wrote: »

It lead to our Independence.

I thought that was the war of independence.

catbear · 24-04-2011 10:08am

Predator_ wrote: »

It lead to our Independence.

and the rule of gombeen tribal corruption which lead to repeated bouts mass emigration which continues to this day. Glorify it all you want, millions have left it.

Sofiztikated · 24-04-2011 10:09am

This I am surprised at.

I defended RTE's right to show the Royal wedding, but I would have expected them to show this.

I wouldn't watch either, TBQFH.

Sunnyisland · 24-04-2011 10:09am

Isent it sad to see so many anti Irish people here on the boards, have you no pride in your country ?,Dont you know anything at all about your history ?.

Collie D · 24-04-2011 10:12am

realies wrote: »

Isent it sad to see so many anti Irish people here on the boards, have you no pride in your country ?,Dont you know anything at all about your history ?.

It's par for the course. Show any kind of interest in your country, be it history, language or sport and you're instantly dismissed as a rabid Republican who wants to blow up the Brits.

OutlawPete · 24-04-2011 10:14am

I'm glad it's not being shown as it just shows that Irish people never fucking change. They want all the benefits of those that roll their sleeves up and fight for what's right and what should be in this country .. but just never want to have anything to do with those that actually do the dirty work. Same back then and the same today. The majority of "Irish" people are ashamed of their own history but yet will still say they are proud to be Irish. Well it's a hollow pride if you can't also show respect to the very men and woman who died so you could say: "I'm from the Republic of Ireland.".

Deedsie · 24-04-2011 10:15am

I am very disappointed in RTÉ for not covering the rising commemoration. The rising fueled the flames that brought about Irelands drive to independence. Those men should be honoured for the sacrifice they made and the revolutionary declaration they wrote. (allies on the continent part excluded)

CommuterIE · 24-04-2011 10:16am

realies wrote: »

Isent it sad to see so many anti Irish people here on the boards, have you no pride in your country ?,Dont you know anything at all about your history ?.

I agree, the Irish are also quick denounce other countries patriotism (USA, UK etc) some people over here are just an absolute f***ing disgrace I'm sorry to say

super_furry · 24-04-2011 10:17am

Rabble rabble rabble rabble!

Sure who's going to watch it anyway, it coincides with one of the biggest football games in the Irish sporting callendar over there in Britain this morning.

Sparks43 · 24-04-2011 10:17am

Bet that they will have full coverage of the riots in 5 years time:eek:

Collie D · 24-04-2011 10:19am

super_furry wrote: »

Rabble rabble rabble rabble!

Sure who's going to watch it anyway, it coincides with one of the biggest football games in the Irish sporting callendar over there in Britain this morning.

Cue obligatory League of Ireland fan denouncing people for not supporting his team. Isn't there enough of that ****e in the soccer forum?

Sparks43 · 24-04-2011 10:21am

Collie D wrote: »

Cue obligatory League of Ireland fan denouncing people for not supporting the League. Isn't there enough of that ****e in the soccer forum?

FYP

suicide_circus · 24-04-2011 10:22am

It is outrageous that the 1916 commemoration will not be shown while the British royal wedding will.

However if they were both broadcast simultaneously, one on RTE1 the other on network2, I think we know which would get higher ratings unfortunately.

That said, ratings should not be RTEs primary motive, they are the (heavily subsidised) national broadcaster.

KeithAFC · 24-04-2011 10:23am

Predator_ wrote: »

It lead to our Independence.

No it didn't. Or did it? Depends who you talk to.;)

phasers · 24-04-2011 10:24am

Why is it being held today? Shouldn't it be on tomorrow?

It's stupid that they're showing the 'royal' wedding but they're not showing this.

Mint Sauce · 24-04-2011 10:25am

super_furry wrote: »

Rabble rabble rabble rabble!

Sure who's going to watch it anyway, it coincides with one of the biggest football games in the Irish sporting callendar over there in Britain this morning.

Having a good guess which game you are referring to, but really doubt RTE had that on their minds when putting together todays TV listings.

If it was on, I would probably flick over to it, even if it was just out of curiosity.

KeithAFC · 24-04-2011 10:28am

I think its a sign of the Irish people in the republic in general. A lot of them seem to be negative of your history overall and for RTE to not show this is very odd. Unlike say the BBC up here when it comes to the commemorations of our volunteers of WW1 and WW2, they show it every year and even UTV do things in remembrance to it.

Whats going on in the republic?

Checking the RTE listings, still plenty of catholic religious programmes for people to watch. Im sure they might mention it?

Sunnyisland · 24-04-2011 10:32am

KeithAFC wrote: »

I think its a sign of the Irish people in the republic in general. A lot of them seem to be negative of your history overall and for RTE to not show this is very odd. Unlike say the BBC up here when it comes to the commemorations of our volunteers of WW1 and WW2, they show it every year and even UTV do things in remembrance to it.

Whats going on in the republic?

Nothing going on ,just a lot of smug people here trying to be something there not,There will be thousands there to watch it so dont be so deluded,

Sunnyisland · 24-04-2011 10:36am

Why are so interested anyway keith would you & your mates not be better of trying to keep your dwindling support base going as i can see from being there last week that your No surrender mentality is slowly crumbling.

OutlawPete · 24-04-2011 10:37am

KeithAFC wrote: »

No it didn't. Or did it? Depends who you talk to.;)

Well, if you talk to someone who does not know what they are talking about on a whole range of issues, you tend to get the wrong answer.

The 1916 Rising was successful in that it achieved many of the aims that it set out to. Support for Sinn Fein and an Irish Republic grew and the Irish people in the next Gerneral Election threw their support behind Sinn Fein who went on to receive 73 seats to the Unionst's 26.

KeithAFC · 24-04-2011 10:38am

realies wrote: »

Why are so interested anyway keith would you & your mates not be better of trying to keep your dwindling support base going as i can see from being there last week that your No surrender mentality is slowly crumbling.

Oh i ain't. Don't get me wrong. Just curious thats all. Would of thought RTE would show such an event on TV.

Don't see why you mentioned going to Ulster for.

KeithAFC · 24-04-2011 10:39am

OutlawPete wrote: »

Well, if you talk to someone who does not know what they are talking about on a whole range of issues, you tend to get the wrong answer.

The 1916 Rising was successful in that it achieved many of the aims that it set out to. Support for Sinn Fein and an Irish Republic grew and the Irish people in the next Gerneral Election threw their support behind Sinn Fein who went on to receive 73 seats to the Unionst's 26.

It got a ROI in the end but it did not get what they wanted overall.

Sunnyisland · 24-04-2011 10:48am

KeithAFC wrote: »

It got a ROI in the end but it did not get what they wanted overall.

Work still in progress

OutlawPete · 24-04-2011 10:50am

KeithAFC wrote: »

It got a ROI in the end but it did not get what they wanted overall.

You can't say the rising was not a success because ALL goals were not achieved. Read the many quotes from the rebels on that day and you will see that they knew they were going to get slaughtered but they knew that they needed to go through with it anyway and yes many died and the city was destroyed but there is no way that they would have had the support in the 1918 elections that they did, had the Rising not took place and so without question the Rising was a success. Without that battle, they would not have won the war.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 24-04-2011 10:51am

I suppose palestinians who dont support hamas are anti palestinian? and americans who are anti military intervention are anti-american?

god damn flag wavers, you're the same worldwide, whatever country you were born in.

PARKHEAD67 · 24-04-2011 10:53am

Pauleta wrote: »

Maybe its because their target audience will probably be watching British football instead.

Mon the Celts eh?:D

PARKHEAD67 · 24-04-2011 10:55am

KeithAFC wrote: »

I think its a sign of the Irish people in the republic in general. A lot of them seem to be negative of your history overall and for RTE to not show this is very odd. Unlike say the BBC up here when it comes to the commemorations of our volunteers of WW1 and WW2, they show it every year and even UTV do things in remembrance to it.

Unfortunately, you are spot on.

TeddyTedson · 24-04-2011 10:55am

What is it exactly they're not showing?
I've never heard of it.
I hope I'm not alone here.

Why are people getting all worked up over this?

dlofnep · 24-04-2011 10:58am

complaints@rte.ie

Start writing guys

CommuterIE · 24-04-2011 10:58am

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

I suppose palestinians who dont support hamas are anti palestinian? and americans who are anti military intervention are anti-american?

god damn flag wavers, you're the same worldwide, whatever country you were born in.

I think your taking a very simplistic and wrong approach to patriotism....

There are Palestinians who proudly fly their flag and not supportive of Hamas...

Likewise, there are millions of anti-interventionist Americans proudly waving their flag...

Aspiration is fundamental to patriotism... we don't all look back to the past, we look to the future!

Collie D · 24-04-2011 10:59am

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

I suppose palestinians who dont support hamas are anti palestinian? and americans who are anti military intervention are anti-american?

god damn flag wavers, you're the same worldwide, whatever country you were born in.

Your post makes no sense. Nobody here has implied any overtly Republican sentiments. The thread's about an interest in Irish history. You don't need to be a Provo supporter to want to watch a remembrance ceremony.

Your words can be easily paraphrased and turned back against you

PARKHEAD67 · 24-04-2011 10:59am

TeddyTedson wrote: »

What is it exactly they're not showing?
I've never heard of it.
I hope I'm not alone here.

Why are people getting all worked up over this?

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Del2005 · 24-04-2011 11:04am

I wouldn't watch either, but our public broadcaster should show it. This is the reason for the licence, to show important stuff people have no interest in watching.

dlofnep · 24-04-2011 11:09am

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

I suppose palestinians who dont support hamas are anti palestinian?

Believe me - When Palestine is internationally recognised as a state, they will celebrate that moment with the dignity and respect it deserves.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

and americans who are anti military intervention are anti-american?

Ever hear of the 4th of July? No, those Americans don't celebrate their independence at all. We mark the Easter Rising as the pivotal moment in Irish history which lead to our independence.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

god damn flag wavers, you're the same worldwide, whatever country you were born in.

Oh bollocks off - It has nothing to do with flag-waving. It's to do with celebrating sacrifice that people gave to pursue our freedom. They gave their lives.. Yes, their lives. And all you can do is scorn and thanks-whore on boards for it.

OutlawPete · 24-04-2011 11:11am

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

I suppose palestinians who dont support hamas are anti palestinian? and americans who are anti military intervention are anti-american?

Those things don't equate.

Any British man or woman that would roll their eyes when the see OAPs out celebrating D-Day is disgrace to their country and that goes for any member of an country around the world that had men and women who gave their lives so that future generations could live live unoppressed by a foreign power and yet has the gall to show them no respect. People like that are jelly back boned and cannot see that the political and social luxuries that they have in life today have come about because of the very people who they disrespect and from the actions they today condemn.

mike65 · 24-04-2011 11:12am

RTE 1 this afternoon

Service for Easter Sunday
Rachel Allen: Bake!
RTÉ News and Farming Weather
Winning Streak
Westlife - Live in Croke Park
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Sunnyisland · 24-04-2011 11:12am

dlofnep wrote: »

Believe me - When Palestine is internationally recognised as a state, they will celebrate that moment with the dignity and respect it deserves.

Ever hear of the 4th of July? No, those Americans don't celebrate their independence at all. We mark the Easter Rising as the pivotal moment in Irish history which lead to our independence.

Oh bollocks off - It has nothing to do with flag-waving. It's to do with celebrating sacrifice that people gave to pursue our freedom. They gave their lives.. Yes, their lives. And all you can do is scorn and thanks-whore on boards for it.

Well said. especially the last paragraph.

RTE not showing Easter Rising ceremony??

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