The most popular person in Ireland.

Lt Dan · 31-08-2016 1:06pm

beach_walker wrote: »

Well as a former FFer, I'm sure he was delighted to serve under a FF Taoiseach :pac:

I don't think it's fair re him being overlooked. In 1990 Mary R was (and still is) streets ahead of him in pretty much every way, it would have been madness to select him. And for 1997 I don't think Labour even put forward any candidate. 2011 was more of a return to what the Presidency has traditionally been, a retirement home for establishment politicians. He fit the bill perfectly and although I spoiled my ballot, he probably was marginally the best of a bad lot. Even so he made heavy weather of it.

His people had campaigned his party to get the nod. He was overlooked, and bar 1997, rightly so. Both women's connections to Labour, compared to him, was tenuous. Robbo was not dictated to by Labour while a Senator, bit like our Ivanna B

1997 they put forward Adi Roache.

I do not think Twee did much wrong in the Presidential race. He said nothing and offered nothing, but that was a million times better than the rest. He was the default candidate

People would never touch Martin McGuinness but he polled well. Fianna Fáil man did not seem to understand the Presidents Role or the fact that no Foreign Minister or Minister for Jobs would tolerate an Irish President swanning off to some Job Convention or trying to encourage jabs to Ireland - besides, what success did he really have as a business man? FG man opened his mouth and shot himself in the foot and tried it on with Martin and got burned. Martin tried it on with FG man and it did not really hurt him as he was never a serious contender. But, did apparently upset the "sensitive" Miraim O'Challaghan. wee petal.

The two women were irrelevant, yet they had their own controversy .

Twee just stood there (well, on a box) and looked Presidential, even looked good by offering his vote to Dave Norris in order to get onto the Presidential ticket. A bit risky as both would be looking for the same vote, but it was calculated.

The YOPPA · 31-08-2016 1:41pm

Crash bang wallop....the sound of this thread being derailed

Lt Dan · 31-08-2016 2:17pm

The YOPPA wrote: »

Crash bang wallop....the sound of this thread being derailed

In what way? the so called derailment went into a discussion regarding the merits of the nominations for "the most popular person in Ireland". One tends to look at their lives and discuss.

A lot of names thrown out there are questionable. Naturally, people will discuss that. You okay with discussion? It seems that you are not

If you are not, perhaps toddle along.

Billy86 · 31-08-2016 2:23pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I think Brendan Gleason and Colm Meaney would be both up there. Hard to find anyone with a bad word to say about either of them

Pretty sure I've read that Colm Meaney is supposed to be an utter prick, actually.

31-08-2016 2:30pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

50,000 people showed up for Joey Dunlops funeral which really showed what he meant to so many people. I doubt we will ever see a funeral in Ireland so large, I certainly couldnt imagine 50,000 showing up for any of the names mentioned so far on this thread.

100,000+ attended the funeral of Irish patriot, Bobby Sands.

The YOPPA · 31-08-2016 7:32pm

Lt Dan wrote:

His people had campaigned his party to get the nod. He was overlooked, and bar 1997, rightly so. Both women's connections to Labour, compared to him, was tenuous. Robbo was not dictated to by Labour while a Senator, bit like our Ivanna B

Lt Dan wrote:

1997 they put forward Adi Roache.

Lt Dan wrote:

I do not think Twee did much wrong in the Presidential race. He said nothing and offered nothing, but that was a million times better than the rest. He was the default candidate

Lt Dan wrote:

People would never touch Martin McGuinness but he polled well. Fianna FÃ¡il man did not seem to understand the Presidents Role or the fact that no Foreign Minister or Minister for Jobs would tolerate an Irish President swanning off to some Job Convention or trying to encourage jabs to Ireland - besides, what success did he really have as a business man? FG man opened his mouth and shot himself in the foot and tried it on with Martin and got burned. Martin tried it on with FG man and it did not really hurt him as he was never a serious contender. But, did apparently upset the "sensitive" Miraim O'Challaghan. wee petal.

Lt Dan wrote:

The two women were irrelevant, yet they had their own controversy .

Lt Dan wrote:

Twee just stood there (well, on a box) and looked Presidential, even looked good by offering his vote to Dave Norris in order to get onto the Presidential ticket. A bit risky as both would be looking for the same vote, but it was calculated.

I don't remember anyone asking for a history/political lesson.

This thread was to suggest popular people in Ireland...maybe we should discuss in depth every 'nominated' person on here?

"Toddle along"

lawred2 · 31-08-2016 7:34pm

Wesc. wrote: »

Had this discussion with a mate of mine earlier. I went for Paul O'Connell, while he thought Brian O'Driscoll. Couldn't think of anybody else more universally liked..

Thoughts?

You both love rugby I guess

Billy86 · 31-08-2016 7:49pm

lawred2 wrote: »

Wesc. wrote: »

Had this discussion with a mate of mine earlier. I went for Paul O'Connell, while he thought Brian O'Driscoll. Couldn't think of anybody else more universally liked..

Thoughts?

You both love rugby I guess

To be fair, those two are kind of like if Damien Duff was as good as Roy Keane, if you get my drift? Two legendary players who gave very little to have against them. Kind of like Paul McGrath (despite his troubles, the Irish public have always had a big soft spot for him).

Motivator · 31-08-2016 7:49pm

lawred2 wrote: »

You both love rugby I guess

And apes....big egg chasing, muscle mary apes.

31-08-2016 8:13pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Another dislike for Michael D Higgins here. No time for socialists who affect upper class accents. He really seemed to me to be in his element mixing with the queen etc. And it's not a thing of me just begrudging a man of his obvious success, it's just that affectation grates with me and you can be successful without it - for instance, I believe Bertie Ahern is an example of a guy from a modest background who achieved very highly without becoming pompous. Like did Higgins always have that accent? Higgins knows he can make grandiose left-wing speeches that will have no impact on government policy and he'll get to look like the good guy while the government will implement the *actual* policies that fix the country and be unpopular for it. Win-win for him and 5 grand a week too! I get the impression he wants to be liked by everyone - "working class", intellectual elites and "Dublin 4" people alike. I think the fact no one ever seems to share any of my feelings about him and in fact seem to dote over him ("OMG I love michael d, like aren't you proud our president is so cool!") makes me dislike him more! He's tricking you all!

Michael D Higgins was born during World War Two. Lloyd George and Kaiser Bill were still alive & kicking when Michael D was entered the world. Back then, academics and men in public life were expected to speak a particular way.

Just look at newscasts from the 1960s, or right up to the 1980s. Plenty of people spoke in a type of Hiberno-RP, perhaps even your own grandparents did. You still hear that way of speaking among some elderly people (as, despite his energy and politics, Michael D is, too).

Michael D is very much a product of that time, but his progressive views certainly are not, and that is what matters.

And by the way, Michael D is in no way reluctant to talk about his humble upbringing. He references it repeatedly in his poetry and public speech, sometimes celebrating it, sometimes using it to expose the evils of poverty; but always with brutal honesty. Anyone accusing Michael D of affectation might have heard his voice, but has seemingly never listened to him.

confusedguy1 · 31-08-2016 9:06pm

More a popular couple than a person but I vote for Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick.

Alan never fails to brighten up my mornings with his chirpy and, at times, boisterous humour.
Karl's music is simply magic.

They are the perfect couple in my eyes.

Motivator · 31-08-2016 9:36pm

confusedguy1 wrote: »

More a popular couple than a person but I vote for Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick.

Alan never fails to brighten up my mornings with his chirpy and, at times, boisterous humour.
Karl's music is simply magic.

They are the perfect couple in my eyes.

Your username goes a long way to explaining your statement

confusedguy1 · 31-08-2016 9:40pm

Motivator wrote: »

Your username goes a long way to explaining your statement

Sorry, couldn't resist including those creatures to gauge a reaction. ;-)

LordSutch · 31-08-2016 9:43pm

The short list ...in no particular order.

Michael D.Hig
Bono Hewson
Brendan O'Carroll

select one.

31-08-2016 9:47pm

Looking at it objectively it has to be Conor McGregor.

He's a world champion in a sport that's among the most popular among the U40 age bracket.

He could cause a frenzy in a club or town if he stops by(See Galway before he went to Vegas a few months back).

He might not be the most respected, but he's definitely the most famous and would find it hard to go anywhere without fans looking for pics etc unlike most other Irish.

I guess Bono would be a close second, I don't know would he have people hassling him as much but he'd draw attention.

Fassbender would be up there too, a top of the tree Hollywood actor... Would probably run Conor close.

lawred2 · 01-09-2016 8:57am

gilberto_eire wrote: »

Looking at it objectively it has to be Conor McGregor.

He's a world champion in a sport that's among the most popular among the U40 age bracket.

He could cause a frenzy in a club or town if he stops by(See Galway before he went to Vegas a few months back).

He might not be the most respected, but he's definitely the most famous and would find it hard to go anywhere without fans looking for pics etc unlike most other Irish.

I guess Bono would be a close second, I don't know would he have people hassling him as much but he'd draw attention.

Fassbender would be up there too, a top of the tree Hollywood actor... Would probably run Conor close.

kill me now

bottlebrush · 01-09-2016 9:04am

Aidan Turner will be very popular in my house when poldark returns to our screens on Sunday night

Lt Dan · 01-09-2016 11:23am

The YOPPA wrote: »

I don't remember anyone asking for a history/political lesson.

This thread was to suggest popular people in Ireland...maybe we should discuss in depth every 'nominated' person on here?

"Toddle along"

Why do you bother coming onto discussion forums? If you want to go and have your say, highlight your ignorance, there is always an avenue for people like you, it is called the comment section on Youtube.

I was discussing, with another poster, the apparent merits of Twee's popularity. That poster brought up his conduct during the Presidential race. He was not impressed, I explained why he did nothing wrong. Another poster raised the point that Twee got over a million votes. That poster neglected to point out how Twee managed to do that.

You do not wish to discuss the matter in more depth, fine , jog off to Youtube. You do not have to read it. But if you are going to come in with a point, you are going to get called out on your bs

Do not come on here suggesting what is relevant and not. You clearly are not qualified to do so. As already mentioned about, what was discussed was pretty relevant.Hardly a history lesson either since, it was only a few years ago. Someone suggested a politician (Twee), and make a statement that the "struggle to understand how anyone would have a bad word to say..." (and definitely have no clout about politics), do not be surprised if politics gets discussed briefly

Go on, the children's section might be more suitable for you

Lt Dan · 01-09-2016 11:30am

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

Michael D Higgins was born during World War Two. Lloyd George and Kaiser Bill were still alive & kicking when Michael D was entered the world. Back then, academics and men in public life were expected to speak a particular way.

Just look at newscasts from the 1960s, or right up to the 1980s. Plenty of people spoke in a type of Hiberno-RP, perhaps even your own grandparents did. You still hear that way of speaking among some elderly people (as, despite his energy and politics, Michael D is, too).

Michael D is very much a product of that time, but his progressive views certainly are not, and that is what matters.

And by the way, Michael D is in no way reluctant to talk about his humble upbringing. He references it repeatedly in his poetry and public speech, sometimes celebrating it, sometimes using it to expose the evils of poverty; but always with brutal honesty. Anyone accusing Michael D of affectation might have heard his voice, but has seemingly never listened to him.

Spot on

I have no time for what one expects a person to be and how they should conform with stereotypes . Ie Socialist and working class= cranky, inarticulate, dirt poor but intelligent , bitter .................... (well, most are) Frankly, I am all for people who know better, to stop dumbing themselves down by the way they talk or act. You compare Brian Lenihan Senior and Junior. Brian Senior was seen to many as a loveable and loyal politician. A bit a of clown (entertainer) someone who did not take themselves too seriously. They forgot that he was a damn good politician with a brain. He was a very good Foreign Affairs Minister, when that role was important. Brian Junior had no interest dumbing himself down, he would even quote Shakespehere in the Dáil. The difference is, when Brian Senior threw a funny antiode , people were laughing and slapping the back, when Junior highlighted his intelligence people were pulling faces and going Wtf?

But the other poster made a fair point about the bs that Twee comes out with and the lack of following it up or being expected to do so. There most certainly is, among the arts luvies , an unquestionable gra for Mickey D. I think he is a spoofer. A complete champagne socialist. Likeable all the same. But do not be fooled by that cuddly side to him. He has not been a politician of over 40 years and learned nothing in the dark arts (they all have to)

The YOPPA · 01-09-2016 4:24pm

Lt Dan wrote:

Why do you bother coming onto discussion forums? If you want to go and have your say, highlight your ignorance, there is always an avenue for people like you, it is called the comment section on Youtube.

I did have my say....you just didn't like it.

pudzey101 · 01-09-2016 4:29pm

Michael D or McGregor

hairyslug · 01-09-2016 4:31pm

what about Damien Duff, Ive never heard anyone say a bad word about him

DEFTLEFTHAND · 01-09-2016 4:33pm

Is Michael D Higgins popular?

MeatTwoVeg · 01-09-2016 4:40pm

gilberto_eire wrote:

Looking at it objectively it has to be Conor McGregor.

And I've stopped reading.

02-09-2016 2:46pm

Many people have said Katie Taylor and while I'm sure most lads would like to give her a hug and some more, as a completely random stranger and a father of girls my heart went out to her there after that fight in the Olympics. I just wanted to give her a huge hug when watching her interview afterwards alluding to the very tough year she has had in personal terms. She was so dignified even though it was clear she wanted to get away from the camera. Although I wouldn't be religious myself, I also have huge meas for her independence of mind and character on that issue.

She just seems so real and down-to-earth amid her clearly huge sense of ambition and motivation. I hope she has a successful and happy career and life after boxing. I can't see her having the duplicitousness to become a career politician, but I could easily see her getting elected in any constituency if she chose to stand.

Lt Dan · 05-09-2016 11:32am

The YOPPA wrote: »

I did have my say....you just didn't like it.

No , all you did was assume the role of a moderator, one that clearly would not know what is relevant or not if it smacked them in the face. Don't worry , even many of the actual mods suffer from that problem. Powa goes to their head. You got called out for it.

Summer wind · 05-09-2016 12:49pm

Colin Farrell

Water John · 05-09-2016 1:05pm

Just see Phil Hogan on the News. Maybe we should open a separate thread on the most disliked person in Ireland.

foxy farmer · 05-09-2016 1:10pm

Water John wrote: »

Just see Phil Hogan on the News. Maybe we should open a separate thread on the most disliked person in Ireland.

Hardly a soul there to meet him.

Lt Dan · 05-09-2016 7:18pm

Water John wrote: »

Just see Phil Hogan on the News. Maybe we should open a separate thread on the most disliked person in Ireland.

That would be most people, even people in this list, who will be mentioned in your thread

Funny enough, there would be arguments as to whether person x is remotely in the "most disliked person in Ireland" category

Would such a list be allowed? A lot of Snow Flakes would be angry. We can't let them get angry:D

nice_guy80 · 05-09-2016 8:39pm

Fassbender?

The most popular person in Ireland.

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