NIMAN wrote: » Derry City v Sligo. Sure its a 6 pointer, but I'd hardly call it the biggest sporting event of the weekend.;)
janfebmar wrote: » Maybe you want the contract to change the signs on and in, and all the documentation in, the new Childrens hospital, just to confuse everyone and f*** up the costs even more.
FrancieBrady wrote: » Nothing to do with the fact that Protestants only numbered 6-7% of the population then? .
citytillidie wrote: » Loyalist flute band concert in Portrush on Saturday night, should not have anything like that on keep all that nonsense out of sport
janfebmar wrote: » More to do with the fact that all those decades ago Dev endorsed job discrimination against protestants. Remember all that controversy when a protestant got a job a a librarian in Mayo? Not good enough, she may have given out books to corrupt good catholic minds.
RobMc59 wrote: » Jan,the finest Irish boxer ever-Barry Mcguigan was threatened and hounded out of Ireland (Monaghan to be exact)by IRA thugs and his "crime "was he tried to promote peace-I'm not suggesting any posters here have that outlook but it sadly appears to be very popular with a lot of Republican extremists.
FrancieBrady wrote: » 6-7% of the population Jan.
janfebmar wrote: » Guesstimate explained earlier, based partly on the Irish Times figure of the past cost of translating EU documents in to Irish of £42 per page.
droidman123 wrote: » I didnt realise that happened, i would also be interested in reading more about that,could you point me to some links please?
janfebmar wrote: All you are doing there lawred2 is making a personal attack on someone who dares speak the historical truth. You cannot dispute the truth so you say they are "living in the past".
janfebmar wrote: » And less than 1% of public sector jobs. However that was a long time ago, thankfully Ireland has changed hugely since then.
Imreoir2 wrote: » Oh, right, your estimate is based on there being just over 166 million pages that need to be translated. It all makes sence now. :rolleyes:
Stop moaning ffs wrote: » Down as far as them getting knickers in a knot about a different language on a few road signs, up as far as actively denying LGBT people equality and denying women their right to bodily autonom. Catholic and Protestants from both are affected though both to be fair
downcow wrote: » I could ask you why nationalists get their knickers in a not about fires in unionist areas and how they suddenly have such concern for the H&S of protestants.
downcow wrote: » I shouldn't react to you patronising nonsense. I could ask you why nationalists get their knickers in a not about fires in unionist areas and how they suddenly have such concern for the H&S of protestants. The vast majority of unionists support equal marriage etc. The abortion is is more complex and has many in each community wrestling in their own minds about it. The people who p*ss me off in the aborthion debate are those who imply on either side that it is a simple B&W issue and they are correct
Dytalus wrote: » ... They cannot be aimed at the head (in the UK at any rate) because at anything but the lowest power serious injury can occur. ...
downcow wrote: » Excellent. They will all see amazing ulster scots culture on display. This is where the mask slips. If these events were as you describe then you would be pleased that the visitors will see disgraceful misbehaviour, but you actually know they are going to witness something that will really impress them. Would you be saying the same if there was a fleadh in town for the golfers to witness More spin from the usual suspects as you will evidence from this link that it is the Saturday after the 13th of July every yearhttp://www.bandparades.co.uk/event/sons-of-ulster-16 I am sure they'll all love the spectacle Here's a wee clip from last year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jMvw_M_0Ko
El Weirdo wrote: » They are not even allowed to be used in England, Scotland or Wales without prior, express permission from the respective parliaments. In fact, I don't think England, Scotland or Wales even possess any water cannon.
FrancieBrady wrote: » RobMc59 wrote: » Jan,the finest Irish boxer ever-Barry Mcguigan was threatened and hounded out of Ireland (Monaghan to be exact)by IRA thugs and his "crime "was he tried to promote peace-I'm not suggesting any posters here have that outlook but it sadly appears to be very popular with a lot of Republican extremists. He was 'hounded out of Ireland and Monaghan to be exact' because 'he tried to promote peace'? Have you a link to that? And you need to be on your toes here, at around 11 or 12 years of age I sparred with Barry and hung around with him, here in the street where we both grew up and know his seed, breed and generation. (I was Ireland's finest boxer by the way, until that day I hurt my big toe and had to retire prematurely ) The Barry I know, was heavily criticised for declaring for Britain (Northern Ireland) in order to take part in the Commonwealth Games. It died down completely when it was clear that it was a career decision and nothing political. What I admire about McGuigan was that he never addressed the conflict or tried to 'promote peace' vocally, he just got on with the fight and people made their own minds up when they saw both communities supporting him. The flag with the white dove that he fought under, ONLY appeared for his title fight and I know the origins of that too. So, if you cannot back up your 'hounded out of Monaghan and Ireland' claim, could you kindly withdraw it? Far too many lies and sensationalising going on in this thread.
Stop moaning ffs wrote: » So youd welcome the Wolfe tones playing a halftime set at linfield? Thats very progressive of you DC
downcow wrote: » A strange comparison. But if there was an annual Fleadh in Portrush this Saturday night i would not expect it to be cancelled because the golf was in town, rather i would expect the golfing fraternity to go out and enjoy the culture and engage What is your problem with it exactly??
Stop moaning ffs wrote: » I don’t have any. Chap posting above mentioned it would be a sporting event hijacked. It is rather inflammatory
RobMc59 wrote: » I read his autobiography a few years back in which he mentioned the ira threatening him,I had the chance to watch him fight in London back in the 80s and still regret not going to this day. You knowing him is interesting and you are lucky to have sparred with him,he is a true boxing legend imo!https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irish-boxing-legend-barry-mcguigan-carried-a-gun-due-to-threat-of-ira-123091558-237391401
