Captain's winning speech

Trooper Thorn

Would you expect a captain to say at least a bit in Irish when collecting a trophy (talking about club level)?

If so, what? Just the usual "Tá áthas orm an corn seo a ghlacadh..."?

Always heard a winning captain say at least something in Irish when speaking after getting a cup.

Reason I'm asking is that I don't have any Irish myself and I am playing in a final in a couple of weeks. We have a strong chance of winning, but our captain won't be playing. I'm one of two lads who might be asked to lead the team out in his absence.

Just want to be prepared in case we get the desired result and I am asked to collect the cup.

keane2097

It's the traditional thing to do and it would probably be viewed somewhat askance by some if you didn't include at least the line you mentioned "Tá áthas orm an corn seo a ghlacadh ar son foireann Whoever".

Having said that, I don't think it ought to be a big deal if you choose not to either.

Clareman

Normal stuff to cover would be to cover the "Tá ana athás orm and corn ....", that'll get a cheer, then thank the sponsor, 3 cheers for the opposition and then thank the selectors and manager.

Dubliner28

Dont do the whole 3 cheers thing. Unless its a Under 7 match its a bit silly.
Just congratulate the other team for getting to the final, gave you a tough match now doubt you'll be back again blah blah blah
Thank you team mates/backroom etc

FourFourRED

Dubliner28 wrote: »

Dont do the whole 3 cheers thing. Unless its a Under 7 match its a bit silly.

Even though it's done at All-Ireland final level?

BrianBoru00

Aodhagan wrote: »

Even though it's done at All-Ireland final level?

Doesn't make it any less cringe worthy- AFAIK its an English tradition. I think its a horrendous tradition. "A round of applause for Mayo " would be far less staged sounding I think.

Dubliner28

Cluxton didnt do it last year nor for any trophy they've won.

You can do it another way with out being condescending or patronising. Keep it simple thank everyone and no silly fake cheers.
Dont forget to finish of with the See yiz all in **insert local pub here** at the end...

feargale

A certain county won their provincial championship for the first time, and the captain wasn't very good at speeches so he went for advice to the captain of a neighbouring county which had won the All-Ireland the previous year. The latter was a teacher, good at the writing, and he told the visitor that he woukd write a speech, and to come back in a week. The visitor returned and read the speech : " A chairde Gael, my lord bishops and your majesty...." He said " sure the Queen won't be there." The author replied : " she has a better chance of being there than you have of getting the cup."

feargale

A certain county won their provincial championship for the first time, and the captain wasn't very good at speeches so he went for advice to the captain of a neighbouring county which had won the All-Ireland the previous year. The latter was a teacher, good at the writing, and he told the visitor that he woukd write a speech, and to come back in a week. The visitor returned and read the speech : " A chairde Gael, my lord bishops and your majesty...." He said " sure the Queen won't be there." The author replied : " she has a better chance of being there than you have of getting the cup."

FourFourRED

Dubliner28 wrote: »

Cluxton didnt do it last year nor for any trophy they've won.

You can do it another way with out being condescending or patronising. Keep it simple thank everyone and no silly fake cheers.
Dont forget to finish of with the See yiz all in **insert local pub here** at the end...

Because Cluxton is a c**t

Flukey

Trooper Thorn wrote: »

Just the usual "Tá áthas orm an corn seo a ghlacadh..."?

Trooper Thorn wrote: »

Reason I'm asking is that I don't have any Irish myself

A little bit of a contradiction there. You have that bit, so use it. If you don't have any more, fine. That one line will suffice. Good luck in the game.

aidan24326

Trooper Thorn wrote: »

Reason I'm asking is that I don't have any Irish myself and I am playing in a final in a couple of weeks. We have a strong chance of winning, but our captain won't be playing. I'm one of two lads who might be asked to lead the team out in his absence.

Just want to be prepared in case we get the desired result and I am asked to collect the cup.

You really don't have to say anything in Irish if you don't want to.

petronius

Irish must be part of any captains winning speech even if it is very generic.
The 3 cheers is a bit naff, but honour and respect should always be articulated and shown to the runners-up.

petronius

It would be gas if some Ulster GAA Team Captain used a bit of ulster-scots as a laugh during the winning captains speech...

beertons

Did you play the game yet?

petronius

beertons wrote: »

Did you play the game yet?

Is that aimed at mise?
I am of the generation who refuted the abomination that was Wavin Hurls