General Elections. The Constituency of Tipperary

History Queen · 23-01-2020 11:13pm

mahoney_j wrote: »

Still same Chinese investors afaik

They've pulled out. Anyway hopefully all goes smoothly with the project from here on out. Be great if it happens.

Anyone else had canvassers yet? We've only had one group for Joe Hannigan so far.

Grab All Association · 24-01-2020 4:08pm

Surprised no one has called Alan Kelly out on his links to John Delaney during the last GE.

Vizzy · 24-01-2020 4:23pm

Grab All Association wrote: »

Surprised no one has called Alan Kelly out on his links to John Delaney during the last GE.

or on the fact that he "fobbed" into the Dail without actually attending

Xenophile · 24-01-2020 9:02pm

Maybe Alan Kelly will profit from his brother Declan currently being the main sponsor of Tipperary GAA through his company Teneo.

mahoney_j · 24-01-2020 10:57pm

Grab All Association wrote: »

Surprised no one has called Alan Kelly out on his links to John Delaney during the last GE.

Shur what’s stopping you .....after the last few years ,all the jobs money he has bought to his local area ,campaigning on health issues snd fighting for the reopening of nenagh and Ennis a&e I don’t get the negativity of some towards him
He had a very arrogant streak few years ago but think just scraping in last election has humbled him a bit

mahoney_j · 24-01-2020 10:58pm

Xenophile wrote: »

Maybe Alan Kelly will profit from his brother Declan currently being the main sponsor of Tipperary GAA through his company Teneo.

He’ll profit from the work and money jobs he has bought to tipp

elperello · 24-01-2020 11:10pm

Xenophile wrote: »

Maybe Alan Kelly will profit from his brother Declan currently being the main sponsor of Tipperary GAA through his company Teneo.

I'd say there would be a major "feel good factor" from the sponsorship especially as it was so successful.

Most Tipperary people I know are very proud of the hurling team and All Irelands are treasured.

Not enough on it's own to win a seat but a nice boost.

The Lost Sheep · 24-01-2020 11:27pm

Grab All Association wrote: »

Surprised no one has called Alan Kelly out on his links to John Delaney during the last GE.

I dont think they would as it isnt an issue and shouldn't Be. Lots of high profile people back people running in an election which is what Delaney did.

Vizzy wrote: »

or on the fact that he "fobbed" into the Dail without actually attending

I dont see that as too much an issue. Shouldn't have done it but and this doesnt excuse it a lot more also did it

Xenophile wrote: »

Maybe Alan Kelly will profit from his brother Declan currently being the main sponsor of Tipperary GAA through his company Teneo.

would he? Dont see why that should be relevant.

elperello wrote: »

I'd say there would be a major "feel good factor" from the sponsorship especially as it was so successful.

Most Tipperary people I know are very proud of the hurling team and All Irelands are treasured.

Not enough on it's own to win a seat but a nice boost.

dont see it as anywhere near a boost to actually be a factor in the election

Xenophile · 24-01-2020 11:34pm

[QUOTE= would he? Dont see why that should be relevant.[/QUOTE]

Positive publicity is good publicity.

elperello · 24-01-2020 11:37pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

would he? Dont see why that should be relevant.

dont see it as anywhere near a boost to actually be a factor in the election

Maybe you are right but I think you might be underestimating the power of hurling in Tipperary. I don't mean the GAA as such but just the way the hurley and sliotar is deep in the psyche of the county.

Xenophile · 24-01-2020 11:51pm

elperello wrote: »

Maybe you are right but I think you might be underestimating the power of hurling in Tipperary. I don't mean the GAA as such but just the way the hurley and sliotar is deep in the psyche of the county.

The Tipperary man Declan Kelly knows this and I am sure that is part of the reason that he has backed Tipperary hurling with thousands of euro.

elperello · 25-01-2020 12:12am

Xenophile wrote: »

The Tipperary man Declan Kelly knows this and I am sure that is part of the reason that he has backed Tipperary hurling with thousands of euro.

Yes I suppose he didn't get to be a multi-millionaire mover and shaker without being able to spot an opportunity.

But and it's a big but for the punt to pay off they had to win.

Lady Luck came in and now they are going for the double.

Xenophile · 25-01-2020 12:38am

Team and substiuts for the game with Down.

Evan Comerford – Kilsheelan-Kilcash
Alan Campbell – Moyle Rovers
John Meagher – Loughmore-Castleiney
Colm O’Shaughnessy – Ardfinnan
Emmet Moloney – Drom & Inch
Robbie Kiely – Carbery Rangers
Daire Brennan – Kilsheelan-Kilcash
Steven O’Brien – Ballina
Conal Kennedy – Clonmel Commercials
Bill Maher – Kilsheelan-Kilcash
Jack Kennedy – Clonmel Commercials
Kevin Fahey – Clonmel Commercials
Liam Boland – Moyle Rovers
Conor Sweeney (Capt.) – Ballyporeen
Brian Fox – Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill

Michael O’Reilly – Clonmel Commercials
Gavin Whelan – Ardfinnan
Tadhg Fitzgerald – Moyle Rovers
Liam Fahey – Rockwell Rovers
Joseph Nyland – Loughmore-Castleiney
Tommy Nolan – Drom-Inch
Alan Moloney – Rockwell Rovers
Kevin O’Halloran – Portroe
Colman Kennedy – Clonmel Commercials
Jason Lonergan – Clonmel Commercials
Seán O’Connor – Clonmel Commercials

elperello · 25-01-2020 12:42am

Thanks but the double I was referring to was the All Ireland and AK re-elected

Big Ears · 25-01-2020 1:04am

Xenophile wrote: »

Team and substiuts for the game with Down.

Evan Comerford – Kilsheelan-Kilcash
Alan Campbell – Moyle Rovers
John Meagher – Loughmore-Castleiney
Colm O’Shaughnessy – Ardfinnan
Emmet Moloney – Drom & Inch
Robbie Kiely – Carbery Rangers
Daire Brennan – Kilsheelan-Kilcash
Steven O’Brien – Ballina
Conal Kennedy – Clonmel Commercials
Bill Maher – Kilsheelan-Kilcash
Jack Kennedy – Clonmel Commercials
Kevin Fahey – Clonmel Commercials
Liam Boland – Moyle Rovers
Conor Sweeney (Capt.) – Ballyporeen
Brian Fox – Éire Óg Annacarty-Donohill

Michael O’Reilly – Clonmel Commercials
Gavin Whelan – Ardfinnan
Tadhg Fitzgerald – Moyle Rovers
Liam Fahey – Rockwell Rovers
Joseph Nyland – Loughmore-Castleiney
Tommy Nolan – Drom-Inch
Alan Moloney – Rockwell Rovers
Kevin O’Halloran – Portroe
Colman Kennedy – Clonmel Commercials
Jason Lonergan – Clonmel Commercials
Seán O’Connor – Clonmel Commercials

A strong panel, are they canvassing for Joe Hannigan ?

golfball37 · 25-01-2020 1:15pm

No Quinlivan?
I hope the people of Tipperary remember Alan Kelly delivered an Ireland when they go to the polls in 2 weeks

Big Ears · 25-01-2020 4:04pm

golfball37 wrote: »

No Quinlivan?
I hope the people of Tipperary remember Alan Kelly delivered an Ireland when they go to the polls in 2 weeks

Quinlivan isn't playing this year. Going travelling, or something like that I think.
Can't begrudge him a year out with what he's given the county the last few years, and the commitment Intercounty football takes.

As for people voting for Alan Kelly because of Teneo, I don't think people are suggesting many will consciously go out and give him a vote directly because of it. But it could definitely be in people's subconscious minds, considering the regard GAA and hurling in particular is held in this country.
A lot of people are aware of the link, and without putting much depth into thinking about it, might view Alan Kelly slightly better as a result.

It could be the difference if looking for a few transfers and things are tight like last time for him.

julyjane · 25-01-2020 6:53pm

Did anyone see Alan's brother (I know he has his own name but that's the association) at the homecoming in Semple stadium last year? Not what I had imagined the head of a global CEO advisory firm to be like. I wouldn't have anything bad to say about him but he seems like he'd be great craic to have a few pints with.

The Lost Sheep · 25-01-2020 7:12pm

julyjane wrote: »

Did anyone see Alan's brother (I know he has his own name but that's the association) at the homecoming in Semple stadium last year? Not what I had imagined the head of a global CEO advisory firm to be like. I wouldn't have anything bad to say about him but he seems like he'd be great craic to have a few pints with.

what exactly should a head of a global advisory firm be like then?
Great that such a big firm is supporting the county.

9 points up at half time. Great. Hopefully can build momentum and make big show of intent for the year

Paddico · 27-01-2020 3:27pm

julyjane wrote: »

Did anyone see Alan's brother (I know he has his own name but that's the association) at the homecoming in Semple stadium last year? Not what I had imagined the head of a global CEO advisory firm to be like. I wouldn't have anything bad to say about him but he seems like he'd be great craic to have a few pints with.

I guessing he was just happy out that Tipp won

tipptom · 29-01-2020 3:10pm

Anyone hear any predictions or polls from the Ivan Yates/Pat Kenny show or any good polls for Tipperary?

29-01-2020 3:34pm

mahoney_j wrote: »

Shur what’s stopping you .....after the last few years ,all the jobs money he has bought to his local area ,campaigning on health issues snd fighting for the reopening of nenagh and Ennis a&e I don’t get the negativity of some towards him
He had a very arrogant streak few years ago but think just scraping in last election has humbled him a bit

I was listening to the RTE Drivetime programme yesterday,and its clear that the ego and arrogance of Alan Kelly is alive and well..

History Queen · 29-01-2020 4:04pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I was listening to the RTE Drivetime programme yesterday,and its clear that the ego and arrogance of Alan Kelly is alive and well..

I missed it. What did he say? Incidentally has anyone else noticed a fresh waveof his posters popping up around the county? He has had posters up in my area since the election was called, but this week more have appeared. They've literally doubled in number.

Xenophile · 29-01-2020 5:55pm

History Queen wrote: »

I missed it. What did he say? Incidentally has anyone else noticed a fresh waveof his posters popping up around the county? He has had posters up in my area since the election was called, but this week more have appeared. They've literally doubled in number.

Alan Kelly is the only legislator standing the constituency the rest of them are parish pump politicians.

29-01-2020 6:23pm

History Queen wrote: »

I missed it. What did he say? Incidentally has anyone else noticed a fresh waveof his posters popping up around the county? He has had posters up in my area since the election was called, but this week more have appeared. They've literally doubled in number.

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/radio1/21701468

History Queen · 29-01-2020 7:05pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

https://www.rte.ie/radio/radioplayer/html5/#/radio1/21701468

Listened to it. Thanks. I see why he is being described as arrogant

History Queen · 29-01-2020 7:10pm

Xenophile wrote: »

Alan Kelly is the only legislator standing the constituency the rest of them are parish pump politicians.

Well according to the canvassers I just had at the door (my second set of labour canvassers in a week) he isn't too bad at parish pump politics himself. Had a long list of local issues that wouldn't have been solved without him apparently.

Why the sudden upsurge in canvassing and poster hanging for him? Is he worried or has he suddenly attracted a new team of enthusiastic followers eager to work for him? Genuine question as I've never been canvassed for one candidate more than once before

tayto lover · 29-01-2020 8:04pm

Xenophile wrote: »

Alan Kelly is the only legislator standing the constituency the rest of them are parish pump politicians.

A serious pain in the hole. Can’t stand the man. Full of himself.

mahoney_j · 29-01-2020 8:25pm

Shur u could say the same of Mary Lou ,arrogant ,keeps harping on about the past etc etc .kelly will get a seat because of his work in bringing jobs and money into local area and campaigning on health issues

Xenophile · 29-01-2020 8:44pm

tayto lover wrote: »

A serious pain in the hole. Can’t stand the man. Full of himself.

Nearly all succesfull politicians are ego driven. The challenge for them is to channel their ego energy into worthwhile and wise pursuits. Two who I believe had their egos under control were the late Garret Fitzgerald and the current Minister Richard Bruton.

General Elections. The Constituency of Tipperary

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