Bobby Sands Burger

ancapailldorcha · 18-01-2017 10:41AM

FTA69 wrote: »

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

Seriously? My boss was there but he then had to go through a pile of BS with the US Embassy to explain himself as you get disqualified from entering the US if you've been.

Honestly, it was amazing - one of the best trips I've ever been on. I'd love to go back. Places like Persepolis, Shiraz, Esfahan and Yazd are mental like. Every day was a joy and in two weeks I was skiing in snow mountains, baking in the desert and wandering around green hillsides.

Obviously as a man I can't say what it would be like for women but I did meet a young blonde Russian woman on her own who was having the time of her life and met loads of solo female travellers who had no hassle. As someone who has been around that area I'd nearly say it's the easiest country in the Middle East to be a lone woman traveller.

As for the US, you get excluded from the waiver. For instance now I'd have to pay $160 and do an interview in the embassy. My passport is a horror for the US unfortunately, bloody evidence of Palestinian Authority, Algeria, Lebanon, Cuba and the rest. Realistically I'll have to wait for a new passport before even bothering I'd say.

Nice! My boss painted a nice picture of it. The process for getting onto the waiver program at the US embassy, not so much.

GBX · 18-01-2017 10:45AM

Always been a place I want to visit. Now the burger would be an added bonus

FTA69 · 18-01-2017 10:45AM

maryishere wrote: »

He could open a chain and name some of them after some of the IRA men who died on hunger strike in Irish prison here in Ireland under DeValera, just to keep things balanced, like. Did you realise between 1939 and 1945 six IRA men were executed by the Irish State here, for example Charlie Kerins, chief of staff of the IRA.

Yep, along with people like George Plant and hunger strikers like Sean McCaughey.

Dare I say it Mary I'm probably more familiar with the intricacies of Republican history than you are. What's your point exactly?

Gaz · 18-01-2017 10:51AM

Took this photo of the street sign after getting permission from the patrolling soldiers. This was back in 2007, I think this particular sign is gone now though.

And couldnt agree more on the previous comments, amazing country and people.

bobby.jpg

maryishere · 18-01-2017 10:53AM

FTA69 wrote: »

Yep, along with people like George Plant and hunger strikers like Sean McCaughey.

Dare I say it Mary I'm probably more familiar with the intricacies of Republican history than you are.

It is very possible and no doubt you are.

FTA69 wrote: »

What's your point exactly?

People are very familiar with Bobby Sands, who died on hunger strike under Thatchers regime, but the cases of IRA hunger strikers who died in jail here south of the border are not so well publicised. Kids in school, for example know about Bobby Sands but not so likely to learn of other IRA hunger strikers who for example died in this state. Perhaps to redress the balance the next burger joint could be named after another hunger striker, one who died under DeValera? Or else name it after a victim of the army of the hunger strikers ( perhaps a child blown up by an IRA bomb) , if as you say " your man who owns it runs it with his wife and he's opening another one soon".

biko · 18-01-2017 10:56AM

Bobby Sands burger song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NXdj3MaFk

Jayop · 18-01-2017 10:59AM

Mary just can't help but get that boring agenda in as much as possible.

FTA69 · 18-01-2017 11:41AM

maryishere wrote: »

It is very possible and no doubt you are.

People are very familiar with Bobby Sands, who died on hunger strike under Thatchers regime, but the cases of IRA hunger strikers who died in jail here south of the border are not so well publicised. Kids in school, for example know about Bobby Sands but not so likely to learn of other IRA hunger strikers who for example died in this state. Perhaps to redress the balance the next burger joint could be named after another hunger striker, one who died under DeValera? Or else name it after a victim of the army of the hunger strikers ( perhaps a child blown up by an IRA bomb) , if as you say " yhour man who owns it runs it with his wife and he's opening another one soon".

Pop over and tell him yourself altogether. Tell him I sent you and you might get a few chicken wings.

dm09 · 18-01-2017 12:56PM

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

Seriously? My boss was there but he then had to go through a pile of BS with the US Embassy to explain himself as you get disqualified from entering the US if you've been.

I have been to Tehran twice for work in 2012 and 2014, the rule excluding you from US Visa Waiver was only introduced in Jan 2015 as a backlash to the deal Obama Administration signed .
I went to the US embassy but it was a very straight forward formality, I now have a B1 visa which covers for 10yrs and i no longer need to apply for ESTA and crossing the US border is actually more straight forward - i know longer need to provide my finger and thumb prints because I'm in the 'System'

I would also echo the above posters sentiment, its a fascinating country and the people are friendly , very hospitable and welcoming. Some stunning scenery too

Hector Bellend · 18-01-2017 01:01PM

Bobby McSands

The_Kew_Tour · 18-01-2017 01:04PM

Patww79 wrote: »

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Proably one of the best countries I have ever been and I have travelled to 80-90

Honestly its got some amazing spots

The_Kew_Tour · 18-01-2017 01:07PM

biko wrote: »

Bobby Sands burger song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_NXdj3MaFk

Wil you have a Chicken Super Bobby Sands from Rangers to Celtic fans is still one of funniest chants I have heard

OldMrBrennan83 · 18-01-2017 01:11PM

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ancapailldorcha · 18-01-2017 02:32PM

dm09 wrote: »

I have been to Tehran twice for work in 2012 and 2014, the rule excluding you from US Visa Waiver was only introduced in Jan 2015 as a backlash to the deal Obama Administration signed .
I went to the US embassy but it was a very straight forward formality, I now have a B1 visa which covers for 10yrs and i no longer need to apply for ESTA and crossing the US border is actually more straight forward - i know longer need to provide my finger and thumb prints because I'm in the 'System'

I would also echo the above posters sentiment, its a fascinating country and the people are friendly , very hospitable and welcoming. Some stunning scenery too

Oooh. Was thinking of going to India this year but might reconsider. 2 week job you think?

Gaz · 18-01-2017 02:37PM

Give it 3 weeks if you can ... there is so much to see and do.
I made it a little more interesting and got the train all the way from London to Tehran.

Fred Swanson · 18-01-2017 02:47PM

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Sue Pa Key Pa · 18-01-2017 02:48PM

me_irl wrote: »

I bet it tastes like sh*t.

That's an awful smear

dm09 · 18-01-2017 02:58PM

ancapailldorcha wrote: »

Oooh. Was thinking of going to India this year but might reconsider. 2 week job you think?

2 Weeks would be a decent trip, its also a lot easier to get into Tehran since since the sanctions have been eased last year with a lot more airlines flying from Europe - BA, KLM , Air France, Lufthansa, Alitalia. The visa process is also quite straight forward, they have an embassy in Blackrock - Visa on arrival might also be a possibility for tourism.
Whatever of the politics of the government, its a fascinating country - almost feels like its in a time warp with a lot of vintage cars pre revolution (kind of like Cuba) and they've over 20 Unesco World Heritage sites

Bobby Sands Burger

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