What was Ireland's proudest moment?

ToddyDoody · 11-06-2013 10:34PM

When Fr. Ted aired for the first time, 9.30, channel 4, Friday night, mid to late 90s.

Grimreaper666 · 11-06-2013 10:36PM

Sergeant wrote: »

Joining the EEC in 1973.

Ha, ha, ha!! How I laughed..........

tayto lover · 11-06-2013 10:37PM

Cathal Cloch wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZvCK2o6Zbo

I didn't find that one bit funny at all.
The lad could have received a very bad injury.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 11-06-2013 10:38PM

Ugh. All the stupid, mediocre sport stuff in here. Ireland getting knocked out of the world cup or playing a rugby game against England. Load of shite. What about Boyle's Law or the island's contribution to world-renowned literature and music? Or are tricolour wigs and inflatable hammers our crowning achievements?

tayto lover · 11-06-2013 10:41PM

Sergeant wrote: »

That's the most important speech given in Dáil Éireann in many years. Kenny will leave a legacy.

This is the most wonderfully progressive (and that's not saying much) Government we have had in this State for decades.

Are you his love child Sergeant?

KeithM89 · 11-06-2013 10:41PM

John-joe going on the late late toy show.

LizT · 11-06-2013 10:47PM

Scylla wrote: »

John-joe going on the late late toy show.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n6Jx_XiLKE

I love the way he laughs and says "a horologist". So cute.

Sergeant · 11-06-2013 10:47PM

In recent memory: The five part Con Houlihan magazine supplement in the Saturday edition of the Irish Independent.

A beautiful tribute to one of Ireland's great writers.

WakeUp · 11-06-2013 10:53PM

I know our politicians have made a mess of things for the present and forseeable future though a couple of things we can be proud of...

In the 50s Irish foreign minister Frank Aiken pioneered the cause of nuclear disarmament and non proliferation at the UN. In 1959 the UN adopted the resoultion put forward by Ireland. Recognising Ireland and Aikens contribution his was asked to be the first signatory of the NPT.

Another diplomat Sean MacBride co founded Amnesty International and played a pivitol role in drafting the European convention on human rights.

A couple of really important diplomatic achievements that benefit so many:)

Grimreaper666 · 11-06-2013 10:53PM

Fianna Fail TD Ned O'Keeffe lobbying to get the film Babe banned in Ireland as he reckoned it would effect the sale of bacon in Ireland!:pac:

Oh and Lisbon treaty for jobs and stability, remember that one?:pac: Oh, oh, and The bank bailout, the cheapest bailout in the history of the state!!:pac: You couldn't make the stuff up!!

jeni · 11-06-2013 10:55PM

Irish fans in Poland

Rightwing · 11-06-2013 10:58PM

Getting bailed out by the Troika. Seeing how a country should be run.

666irishguy · 11-06-2013 10:59PM

I'd agree with the poster who said the foundation of the state and add to it the fact that in a time where many in Europe were turning toward the ideas of Totalitarianism, Communism and Fascism, we established and maintained a functioning democracy. A Rugby or Soccer match aren't even 0.0000001% of the importance of that achievement.

ToddyDoody · 11-06-2013 11:12PM

666irishguy wrote: »

I'd agree with the poster who said the foundation of the state and add to it the fact that in a time where many in Europe were turning toward the ideas of Totalitarianism, Communism and Fascism, we established and maintained a functioning democracy. A Rugby or Soccer match aren't even 0.0000001% of the importance of that achievement.

Bit dower tho?

The_Kew_Tour · 11-06-2013 11:21PM

The Queens visit 2 years ago.

It proved that bar very small minority people want to move on from the anti British crap of the past

BattleCorp · 11-06-2013 11:23PM

colm911 wrote: »

As a nation I think the proudest moment is the fact we're Irish. Tell me one country in the world that doesn't like us or everybody in it.

You are a bit off the mark there bud. We aren't liked half as much as we seem to think.

One example are the Aussies. A lot of Aussies are fairly pissed off with our youth going over there and vomiting all over that nice country of theirs.

Paz-CCFC · 11-06-2013 11:26PM

Isla Brave Megaphone wrote: »

Ugh. All the stupid, mediocre sport stuff in here. Ireland getting knocked out of the world cup or playing a rugby game against England. Load of shite. What about Boyle's Law or the island's contribution to world-renowned literature and music? Or are tricolour wigs and inflatable hammers our crowning achievements?

Sport is something that can unite a village, a city or a country. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being proud of these achievements. Some of my proudest moments in my life are following my hometown football team the length and breadth of the country and abroad. Just because you don't agree with it doesn't make it "stupid" or "mediocre".

The fantastic literature and music that has been produced in this country is, of course, a fantastic thing, but that doesn't mean that people shouldn't be allowed to value sport highly. I'm sick of the condescending argument that sport is only followed by Neanderthals and that true intellects will only value the very finest of arts.

josip · 11-06-2013 11:26PM

ToddyDoody wrote: »

When Fr. Ted aired for the first time, 9.30, channel 4, Friday night, mid to late 90s.

Not a bad choice but if it was such a proud moment why can't you remember what year it was? Or make the effort and google it?

josip · 11-06-2013 11:29PM

BattleCorp wrote: »

One example are the Aussies. A lot of Aussies are fairly pissed off with our youth going over there and vomiting all over that nice country of theirs.

You're actually in agreement with colm. The Aussies like Ireland and everyone in it. Especially when we're all "in it" and not travelling abroad and vomitting outside the Cock and Bull.

scary · 11-06-2013 11:30PM

The end of the famine

greenflash · 11-06-2013 11:30PM

Manchester United beating Bayern in 1999 to bring the European Cup home to Ireland for the first time since Celtic beat beat Romania in that penalty shoot out against Italy in Poland. Up the ra.

EoghanIRL · 11-06-2013 11:30PM

Enda kenny becoming Taoiseach .

Grimreaper666 · 11-06-2013 11:35PM

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

The Queens visit 2 years ago.

It proved that bar very small minority people want to move on from the anti British crap of the past

Yeah, we must have the shortest memories on the planet when you see the Queen being welcomed like a long lost aunt the most of the population would vote for Fianna Fail again come election time.
Sheeple, that's all people are now, can be herded like sheep by scare mongering and bully tactics.

jill_valentine · 11-06-2013 11:36PM

Wattle wrote: »

Enda finally tearing the Catholic Church to shreds with that speech.

Not at all a fan of Enda's politics, but I have to say, I've been impressed by his surprising backbone in engagements with the church a few times now.

It's perhaps sad how surprising it is to hear language so uncompromising in Irish politics. I wouldn't mind hearing more of it.

TheUsual · 11-06-2013 11:38PM

Blueshirts getting shot to pieces (by friendly fire) in Spain's Civil war.

Wish I was there to video it.

Da Shins Kelly · 11-06-2013 11:39PM

Ulysses.

Realtivity · 12-06-2013 05:47PM

Geldof and Live Aid

Richard Hillman · 12-06-2013 05:54PM

colm911 wrote: »

As a nation I think the proudest moment is the fact we're Irish. Tell me one country in the world that doesn't like us or everybody in it.

Australia

Sam Kade · 12-06-2013 05:56PM

OneOfThem Stumbled wrote: »

And was replaced by um... Cowen... who wasn't even elected as Taoiseach.

Proudest moment?

What's more he resigned mainly due to the Lisbon referendum... :pac:

Was that his reason :rolleyes:

davetherave · 12-06-2013 06:25PM

The Skibbereen eagle telling the Tsar of Russia that they would be keeping an eye on him has to be up there.

Otherwise I think the GFA.

What was Ireland's proudest moment?

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