Covid 19 Part XXXV-956,720 ROI (5,952 deaths) 452,946 NI (3,002 deaths) (08/01) Read OP

@FintanMcluskey wrote:

The Astrazeneca group (60-69) didn't achieve full vaccination status until mid July.

Really?

What would become of those kids and adults in small towns and villages that don't like GAA sport? That'd be a great, well run country, full of exclusion.

Not to mention not adhering to guidelines over the last 18 months!! Yeah, they'd do a great job🙄

I know 2 people who were in the Premium level on Sunday which is an enclosed area when you're not sitting outside. Said it was quite busy with virtually no mask wearing.

That doesn't mean the GAA are running the country. It means the Government are making a mess of reopening

Its seems that we would rather drag the GAA back than lift everybody else up.

You do realise the premier league has packed stadiums every weekend now and supporters are spilling into pubs before and after games ? No outrage over there . High incidence rate but zero panic .Ireland has had one half capacity sporting event and everyone is up in arms about it. The only outrage should be that other sports events aren’t getting similar allowance for larger capacities at events.

The approach has cost many many lives

Its indefensible

I don't think that's an accurate reflection of the conversation here. It's not about dragging them back, its about the inconsistency in the application of restrictions. One rule for GAA events, an entirely different set of rules for everyone else.

Well complain about why other industries aren't opened and stop complaining the GAA crowds. The absolute vast majority are fully vaccinated and these are 'trial events' by the way, kind of something forgotten about it. It's not like 40k or 50% capacity is allowed for all matches.

Complete over reaction as usual

Only having 50% capacity at this stage is shameful not to mind some people not even wanting that for the football

I'd wonder if it was a rugby international last Sunday would there be the same comments?

Doubtful

Nah

Attendances at that match should be increased from the all irelands

Only way we're going to learn and get back to more normality

We're going to need to get over the social media and press media hysteria anytime large crowds gather

There would be the same comments....Some people born to complain and be morally outraged. Like the woman behind me in a queue for coffee when numbers were very bad in February. No mask on, nearly breathing in my ear, about 20cm from me blaming all the young people meeting up for spreading it. Saying they were so selfish and not thinking of others...She said to her mate then that they would go to the friends house with the coffee despite no household visits being allowed then. That's the sort I'd say that are making the most noise. If something doesn't suit them it shouldn't be allowed!

That may be, but it's currently trending on twitter.

I couldn't find any real information from online newspapers so I came here.

The only thing that is being publicly announced is that Roy Butler died from a short illness.

It's of course possible that this was due to an allergic reaction to the vaccine. It's highly unlikely though. While a 23 year old dying from any illness is unlikely, an allergic reaction to the vaccine is still very remote, unless the person was allergic to... one of the things you have to say you've never had an allergic reaction to on the disclaimer before taking the vaccine.

The account of the 'aunt' is somewhat suspect. She apparently claims that he died from a brain aneurysm an hour after receiving the J&J vaccine. That's not an allergic reaction if so. It's also unlikely to be the rare blood clot complication reported in relation to the J&J or AZ vaccines (as this would take multiple days to manifest).

Of course people who are already convinced won't be swayed by evidence anyway I suppose.