Union flag flying over the gpo *Dublin*

Agent Smith

Can someone tell me, Is the union jack flying over the gpo in Dublin,y dad just called me saying that someone told him it was

Why is it flying over there if it is? Lizzie's not here till next week!

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Agent Smith wrote: »

Can someone tell me, Is the union jack flying over the gpo in Dublin,y dad just called me saying that someone told him it was

Why is it flying over there if it is? Lizzie's not here till next week!

I hope you are joking

Gunsfortoys

Lizzie? *cringe*.

flas

dont know about that but there is two huge union flags flying outside a pub on baggot street in dublin!

Notorious97

I thought it would be hard to see GPO from under a bridge

Agent Smith

Not a troll, genuinely interested!

Tallaght Saint

So ****ing what! It's only a bit of cloth!

El Horseboxo

So was the swastika.

who the fug

Do you think I went a bit to far this time

SeaFields

We had that the other day in cork. Some high up british person was at city hall.

Caused quite a stir at a council meeting afterwards!

who the fug

El Horseboxo wrote: »

So was the swastika.

No they was a laundry

mgmt

El Horseboxo wrote: »

So was the swastika.

Jaysus

El Horseboxo

mgmt wrote: »

Jaysus

Jesus. For fúck sake.

ldxo15wus6fpgm

El Horseboxo wrote: »

So was the swastika.

Bit of a far cry from the Union Jack...

Morlar

benwavner wrote: »

I hope you are joking

This has to be a joke.

Lando Griffin

I would be thinking that the Man Utd flag would be flying first, since they are going to be crowned Premiership champions this weekend.

El Horseboxo

Jaxxon Purple Mink wrote: »

Bit of a far cry from the Union Jack...

With the amount of shít done in the name of it throughout the history of the world they're not far off it.

Anyways comparison wasn't my point. My point was that people can get bent outta shape over what a piece of cloth represents.

Buceph

Morlar wrote: »

This has to be a joke.

Surely you can't be serious.

JohnFalstaff

Maybe your Dad's friend has somehow travelled back in time? Could he hear trams in the background?

Morlar

Buceph wrote: »

Surely you can't be serious.

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking.

El Horseboxo

Morlar wrote: »

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit drinking.

Or the right week to start taking drugs.

markesmith

flas wrote: »

dont know about that but there is two huge union flags flying outside a pub on baggot street in dublin!

Given the area, that's not a surprise at all

ScumLord

flas wrote: »

dont know about that but there is two huge union flags flying outside a pub on baggot street in dublin!

I don't think that's too unusual, pubs and hotels would often fly the flag of guests they may have staying.

Paul.C

id be very surprised if it was

DoesNotCompute

So what if it is? We lost our independence the minute FF rolled out the red carpet for the IMF

sensibleken

queen thread of the day number 6

Gummy Panda

In before keithafc

Also it's a disgrace if it's up on the GPO

haydar

DoesNotCompute wrote: »

So what if it is? We lost our independence the minute FF rolled out the red carpet for the IMF

What does the IMF flag look like?

Might be a silly question, but can anyone tell me when she'll be over and when the pessimists are expecting trouble to kick up in the streets?

Haven't really been following this story at all, but interested in photography, so if there was gonna be trouble in the streets, I'd probably head up with the camera (not that I condone it, but it does make for something different and exciting to photograph).

Cheers

busyliving

If it is true and the union jack is flying above the GPO it will be a disgrace considering the history of the GPO and the role it played in our history...

Before people start saying I’m just trolling or getting carried away, firstly I have no issue with the queen’s visit except the cost involved in it the same way I feel about the Obama visit.

But flying the flag of a nation who oppressed our freedom for 800 years, killed many of our ancestors and then to fly the symbol of such history over a building that played such an important part of our struggle for freedom is nothing short of disgusting:mad:

who the fug

Deleted User wrote: »

Might be a silly question, but can anyone tell me when she'll be over and when the pessimists are expecting trouble to kick up in the streets?

Haven't really been following this story at all, but interested in photography, so if there was gonna be trouble in the streets, I'd probably head up with the camera (not that I condone it, but it does make for something different and exciting to photograph).

Cheers

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Mark200

Deleted User wrote: »

Might be a silly question, but can anyone tell me when she'll be over and when the pessimists are expecting trouble to kick up in the streets?

Haven't really been following this story at all, but interested in photography, so if there was gonna be trouble in the streets, I'd probably head up with the camera (not that I condone it, but it does make for something different and exciting to photograph).

Cheers

She's coming over on the 17th for a few days.

Gavin "shels"

flas wrote: »

dont know about that but there is two huge union flags flying outside a pub on baggot street in dublin!

Probably in preparation for Man Utd and Rangers/Celtic winning there respective leagues at the weekend, nice gesture by the pub and by the GPO if true.:D

DoesNotCompute

haydar wrote: »

What does the IMF flag look like?

neil_hosey

DoesNotCompute wrote: »

hahaha brilliant.. we could become an island nation of superheros under the banner of the IMF!

Agent Smith

Just went up to check, the tricolour is flying proud

GrizzlyMan

El Horseboxo wrote: »

So was the swastika.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law

Buceph

haydar wrote: »

What does the IMF flag look like?

'Tis a green, white and gold tricolour.

ejmaztec

DoesNotCompute wrote: »

For dyslexics

El Horseboxo

GrizzlyMan wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika#Historical_use_in_the_East

Who said anything about Nazi's?

GrizzlyMan

El Horseboxo wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika#Historical_use_in_the_East

Who said anything about Nazi's?

:rolleyes:

superelliptic

Just went past the GPO on the Luas heading to Connolly about 45min ago - no sign of any flag, other than our own.


This thread needs a disclaimer:

Do not feed the trolls!

fionny

On the swastica thing... originally it was a religeous symbol and can be found on some of the high crosses in Ireland.

It goes back a LONG time before hitler.

Dubol

Agent Smith wrote: »

Just went up to check, the tricolour is flying proud

Her Highness or Her Madam or Lizzy what ever her name is she has her own lavatory (jacks) sent on tour where ever she goes. Her janitor keeps her thrown warm and spotless ready for her next blast.
NB: I wonder if Her Majesty's bog roll is imprinted with the Union flag.

Griffen262

fionny wrote: »

On the swastica thing... originally it was a religeous symbol and can be found on some of the high crosses in Ireland.

It goes back a LONG time before hitler.

Irish Laundry Truck

Carlsberg HQ

flas

Jaxxon Purple Mink wrote: »

Bit of a far cry from the Union Jack...

not really if you research it a bit...

bonerm

It's just the work of a team of pranksters who like to go round the world sticking flags where they don't belong.

Here's one of their early efforts.

K-9

Can't believe ye lot fell for that.

flas

fionny wrote: »

On the swastica thing... originally it was a religeous symbol and can be found on some of the high crosses in Ireland.

It goes back a LONG time before hitler.

still can be found in most indian homes, it is still considered a symbol of peace in that part of the world as far as a i know!

Dubol

flas wrote: »

not really if you research it a bit...

The Swastica was considered to be a good luck charm way back before hitlers time but I dont suppose some folk would appreciate you sending them one.

flas

Dubol wrote: »

The Swastica was considered to be a good luck charm way back before hitlers time but I dont suppose some folk would appreciate you sending them one.

it still is, as my post above said!