Paddy Barnes- MBE

Duzzer · 31-12-2014 01:21AM #1

Good to see Paddy Barnes getting recognition in the form of an MBE from the Queen of England. He seems delighted with himself. Good to see bridges being mended.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/olympic-winning-boxer-paddy-barnes-awarded-mbe-30872002.html

The Bould Rabbit · 31-12-2014 01:37AM

Fair play to him. Well deserved. But I reckon this is gonna gick up a shítstorm of Poppy Day proportions around here.

Highflyer13 · 31-12-2014 01:43AM

Fair play to him. The usual lads that are still stuck in the dark ages will give him a tough time I reckon. Especially in Belfast.

My name is URL · 31-12-2014 01:47AM

The Bould Rabbit wrote: »

Fair play to him. Well deserved. But I reckon this is gonna gick up a shítstorm of Poppy Day proportions around here.

I don't see why. The Barnes' have been mending bridges in England for decades

dasdog · 31-12-2014 01:48AM

In fairness he's a good boxer. Dunno if he could handle professional punches but he's quick but that enshrines everything that's stupid about a merit system because you are mostly from somewhere.

vicwatson · 31-12-2014 01:49AM

Leave Daniel O'Donnell out of it !

arybvtcw0eolkf · 31-12-2014 01:59AM

Disgusting little bastard IMO.. Unforgivable in my books.

Enjoy your Pimms with 'Sir' Bob Geldof ya little tosser.

The Bould Rabbit · 31-12-2014 02:08AM

And we're off..........

Karl Stein · 31-12-2014 02:09AM

Enoch Slimy Banknote wrote: »

Disgusting little bastard IMO.. Unforgivable in my books.

Enjoy your Pimms with 'Sir' Bob Geldof ya little tosser.

Not sure if serious?

Barnes' acceptance of a meaningless ceremonial medal (compared with an Olympic medal) no more makes him British than being born in a stable made Jesus a horse.

Indeed he's taken the time to underscore that he's Irish and doing it in respect of inspiring and uniting people in Ireland regardless of their politics.

"I am a proud Irish sportsman, a proud sportsman from Belfast and I take great pride in representing everyone in Ireland, north and south, in whatever way I can.

If my achievements in boxing can inspire others and people can be united through sport, then my efforts will have been worthwhile."

independent.ie

michael999999 · 31-12-2014 02:09AM

That escalated quickly!!!

Duff · 31-12-2014 02:10AM

Enoch Slimy Banknote wrote: »

Disgusting little bastard IMO.. Unforgivable in my books.

Enjoy your Pimms with 'Sir' Bob Geldof ya little tosser.

Not sure why, but I literally laughed out loud at that!:D

Savage Tyrant · 31-12-2014 02:19AM

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

I dont think he was joking, which is why I reported his post.

He was...

I on the other hand, am disappointed in his decision to accept the award. Though I wouldn't go so far as to call him disgusting or anything.

Aongus Von Bismarck · 31-12-2014 02:20AM

I don't see the issue with a man taking a ceremonial award from the Head of State in the country he was born. I'm sure Andrew Trimble will do the same next year as a result of Ireland getting to the final of the WRC. Both will have represented Ireland.

This is progression. The outrage is as a result of ego.

diomed · 31-12-2014 02:21AM

In before "the 26 counties".

Tramps Like Us · 31-12-2014 02:21AM

I guess the anthem he wanted that time was God Save the Queen

porsche959 · 31-12-2014 02:22AM

He should have declined. Contrary to the fore-lock tucking opinions that have become popular in Ireland recently, it is entirely possible to decline such an honour without causing offence in anyway.

Tramps Like Us · 31-12-2014 02:25AM

porsche959 wrote: »

He should have declined. Contrary to the fore-lock tucking opinions that have become popular in Ireland recently, it is entirely possible to decline such an honour without causing offence in anyway.

Many people have, you get quietly asked months before the list is published.

The Bould Rabbit · 31-12-2014 02:26AM

I'd actually be willing to bet that Bob Geldof never drank Pimms in his life.

YFlyer · 31-12-2014 02:29AM

Delighted for him. Time to move on.

Skid X · 31-12-2014 02:32AM

Good for him. Nice honour to receive. People who hurl insults around about this are pathetic.

Mr. Incognito · 31-12-2014 02:32AM

I think he is entitled to decide himself.

He certainly doesnt owe the bitter morons from either side anything.

Steve_Carella · 31-12-2014 02:41AM

What British Empire?

Karl Stein · 31-12-2014 02:46AM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I don't see the issue with a man taking a ceremonial award from the Head of State in the country he was born.

For the benefit of the readers of this thread Paddy Barnes is fully entitled to consider the President of Ireland (not President of the ROI) as his head of state. Heck, he's even entitled to run to be the President of Ireland if he so wishes.

Pat Mustard · 31-12-2014 02:47AM

MBE

Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE)

What a ridiculous title.

MikeSD · 31-12-2014 02:50AM

Savage Tyrant wrote: »

He was...

I on the other hand, am disappointed in his decision to accept the award. Though I wouldn't go so far as to call him disgusting or anything.

I'm sure he's bothered that you're disappointed.

My name is URL · 31-12-2014 02:50AM

Steve_Carella wrote: »

What British Empire?

The sun never sets in Chelmsford

Oh no wait.. those are police helicopters

Fran1985 · 31-12-2014 02:50AM

Recognition for an Irish man from a country that hated us as mych as we hated them. I think we should be proud of that. Not outraged.

The Bould Rabbit · 31-12-2014 03:03AM

Steve_Carella wrote: »

What British Empire?

The one that no longer exists. Its an honourary title. Most people get that though.

The Mustard wrote: »

MBE

What a ridiculous title.

That maybe so, but its theirs and they have every right to give it any silly name they want.

Acceptance of the award doesn't mean you have to be on standby to go shooting Boers in the morning if the Queen phones you.

Ferriter · 31-12-2014 03:04AM

Karl Stein wrote: »

For the benefit of the readers of this thread Paddy Barnes is fully entitled to consider the President of Ireland (not President of the ROI) as his head of state. Heck, he's even entitled to run to be the President of Ireland if he so wishes.

I'm sure most posters are aware that Paddy can accept his MBE and still become the President of Ireland. The man is Irish at the end of the day. He's also British. He represented both codes as a great amateur boxer. To do that he never had to dwell on the ego on his 'nationality', and more on his sport. A fine sport. He boxed in a club that would have shot him 30 years ago.

Karl, we need to drop the ego. Let Paddy have his MBE. Let Rory represent Ireland. This is progress. Acceptance. We can only live in the present.

biko · 31-12-2014 03:09AM

If he's willing to accept it then fair play to him.

The Bould Rabbit · 31-12-2014 03:17AM

Glad for Margaret Aspinall too who gets an award in recognition for the work of the Hillsborough Families in the Justice for the 96 Campaign.

Paddy Barnes- MBE

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