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Are there any universally loved Irish people

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  • #52
    ExMachina1000
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    FintanMcluskey wrote: »
    Is Michael D. Higgins not rather well regarded?

    No hes been almost universally hated a while now.


  • #53
    FintanMcluskey
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    .anon. wrote: »
    Mostly, but there's a cohort of people who really don't like him - they're usually the kind of people who'd use his height and voice against him. Cunts, essentially.

    Always thought he was as loveable as was possible.

    From the Slane pictures to his persona!

    I like him anyway


  • #54
    Upforthematch
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    joeguevara wrote: »
    John Hume.

    I think he was Ireland's best politician since O'Connell but I don't think he was universally loved, he had plenty of critics over the years.


  • #55
    FintanMcluskey
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    ExMachina1000 wrote: »
    No hes been almost universally hated a while now.

    Why?


  • #56
    .anon.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭.anon.


    joeguevara wrote: »
    John Hume.

    In the early '90s, the Sunday Independent used to have a hit piece on him every week. Really vicious stuff. A lot of those columnists haven't gone away either.


  • #57
    IAMAMORON
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    Jason Byrne


  • #58
    SlowMotion321
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    Phil Lynnot

    Jack Charlton (honorary)


  • #59
    Balmed Out
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    Id listen to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh all day, he could talk about the life cycle of the earthworm and I would still enjoy his use of language and turn of phrase. Nearest living thing to a hemingway or shaw.

    Anyone well known enough to be universally well known will tend to have traits or opinions that wont be popular with everyone such as micheal o'leary or christy moore.
    Id add Denis Irwin to the mix though only soccer fans would love him but hes unassuming enough that people wont dislike at least.


  • #60
    boardise
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    FintanMcluskey wrote: »
    Why?

    A mellifluous hypocrite who extols terrorists. A sickening creep.


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  • #61
    Rebelbrowser
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    The amount of likes for the Paul McGrath suggestion and the absence so far of anyone taking issue with it, says everything. As near to universally loved as you are going to get.


  • #62
    6541
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    Ian Paisley, maybe Bertie Ahern ?


  • #63
    ExMachina1000
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    FintanMcluskey wrote: »
    Why?

    I'm not too sure


  • #64
    [Deleted User]
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    .anon. wrote: »
    In the early '90s, the Sunday Independent used to have a hit piece on him every week. Really vicious stuff. A lot of those columnists haven't gone away either.

    Eoghan Harris is still acting the maggot in his advanced years.


  • #65
    IAMAMORON
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    Aongus Von Bismarck


  • #66
    FintanMcluskey
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    IAMAMORON wrote: »
    Aongus Von Bismarck

    Without doubt.

    Did you go to that party in Loughrea tonight or was it cancelled


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  • #67
    whisky_galore
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    ExMachina1000 wrote: »
    Conor McGregor

    Nope. A blowhard.


  • #68
    joeguevara
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    Upforthematch wrote: »
    I think he was Ireland's best politician since O'Connell but I don't think he was universally loved, he had plenty of critics over the years.

    Perhaps to some of his political views but as a person, a leader, he was loved and admired.

    10 years ago was voted greatest person in Irish History.

    https://extra.ie/2020/08/09/must-see/greater-than-oconnell-collins-or-parnell-john-hume-was-the-greatest-person-in-irish-history


  • #69
    Kylta
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    PhilOssophy wrote: »
    Are there any Irish people who are loved by everybody, or practically everybody anyway?
    The only 1 I can think of to even come close to it is Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.
    Any others?

    Yet, me obviously, where have you been onthis planet. Everybody loves me


  • #70
    Esel
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    joeguevara wrote: »
    John Hume.
    You are forgetting about all the throwbacks up north (and the Provos) who absolutely hated him.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #71
    Zaph
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    PhilOssophy wrote: »
    Are there any Irish people who are loved by everybody, or practically everybody anyway?
    The only 1 I can think of to even come close to it is Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.
    Any others?

    Jesus no, that fcuking voice of his goes through my head like a drill.


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  • #72
    IAMAMORON
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    Joe Brolly


  • #73
    joeguevara
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    Shane Lowry

    Darren Clarke.


  • #74
    IAMAMORON
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    FintanMcluskey wrote: »
    Without doubt.

    Did you go to that party in Loughrea tonight or was it cancelled

    He got coy about it, didn't want to risk it just in case.

    Hopefully it is not until next week, fingers crossed. I cannot wait to meet his brother.


  • #75
    Dr. Bre
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    Tubridy


  • #76
    IAMAMORON
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    Bram Stoker


  • #77
    pipelaser
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    Sonia O'Sullivan


  • #78
    joeguevara
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    Esel wrote: »
    You are forgetting about all the throwbacks up north (and the Provos) who absolutely hated him.

    Well the IRA completely changed their mind on him. Also if we are going to include loyalist die hards then no one will ever qualify.

    https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/john-hume-when-i-was-jail-my-ira-comrades-said-we-should-shoot-him-now-i-admire-man-2932314


  • #79
    IAMAMORON
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    Ross O'Carroll-Kelly


  • #80
    joeguevara
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    O Donovan brothers. Shown worldwide and amazing athletes

    https://youtu.be/f5pCPRYvyis


  • #81
    whisky_galore
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    Tom Crean.


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  • #82
    Mad_maxx
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    marty whelan


  • #83
    karlitob
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    Loveinapril wrote: »
    Imelda May seems pretty sound. I don't know anyone who doesn't like her.

    NOT a fan at all.

    Pious, self-righteous drivel.


  • #84
    StevenToast
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    Ryan Tubridy and Liam Toland...


    Sorry..i misread loved for hated

    "Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." - Fletcher



  • #85
    JaimeLannister
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    I'd throw Seamus Heaney & Paul O'Connell into the mix

    Along with Paul McGrath & Sonia O'Sullivan as already mentioned


  • #86
    Mad_maxx
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    .anon. wrote: »
    Ferriter is a bore. Arrogant too. Not even the best historian in UCD - not by a long shot.

    an annoying socialist


  • #87
    IAMAMORON
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    Fr Brian D'Arcy


  • #88
    Mad_maxx
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    StackSteevens wrote: »
    Two pals of mine was taught by him in O'Connell Schools many years ago - and they always maintained that he was a nasty teacher (in fairness, they were diehard soccer players and, according to them, MO'M absolutely hated soccer!)

    He's a huge greyhound fan too and I don't have much time for the greyhound racing/coursing fraternity.

    not the first time ive heard that about him


  • #89
    Mad_maxx
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    Church on Tuesday wrote: »
    It's well known that Bonnar is a prick.

    sh1t goalkeeper too


  • #90
    Mad_maxx
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    .anon. wrote: »
    Mostly, but there's a cohort of people who really don't like him - they're usually the kind of people who'd use his height and voice against him. Cunts, essentially.

    his insufferably smug champagne socialism


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  • #91
    gypsy79
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    joeguevara wrote: »
    Shane Lowry

    Darren Clarke.

    Couldnt be two most opposite people. Darren Clarke is one of the most hated people in Ireland. You are obviously a golf fan. Do some digging and dont believe the on screen personna


  • #92
    mickdw
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    .anon. wrote: »
    Mostly, but there's a cohort of people who really don't like him - they're usually the kind of people who'd use his height and voice against him. Cunts, essentially.

    You might say i am using his voice against him but whats the story with the posh accent when talking in uk or hosting British Royals here?


  • #93
    Mad_maxx
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    IAMAMORON wrote: »
    Fr Brian D'Arcy

    cant stand that chronic attention seeker


  • #94
    endacl
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    Bosco


  • #95
    dxhound2005
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    Christy Moore, Christy Ring, Christy Hennessy, Christy Dignam, Christy O'Connor (Snr. and Jnr.).

    And Bridget Hitler.


  • #96
    LilacNails
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    Ronnie Drew!


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  • #97
    joeguevara
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    gypsy79 wrote: »
    Couldnt be two most opposite people. Darren Clarke is one of the most hated people in Ireland. You are obviously a golf fan. Do some digging and dont believe the on screen personna

    Not a golf fan. What is it apart from being a grumpy pr1ck but considering what he has been to is understandable.


  • #98
    bobbyy gee
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    Bono but he loves himself more


  • #99
    Man with broke phone
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    Mrs Doyle


  • #100
    joeguevara
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    dxhound2005 wrote: »
    Christy Moore, Christy Ring, Christy Hennessy, Christy Dignam, Christy O'Connor (Snr. and Jnr.).

    And Bridget Hitler.

    Definitely not Christy Moore. Great singer but wouldn’t want to be within 10 miles of him.

    Liam Clancy, legend.

    JFK


  • #101
    joeguevara
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    Richard Harris and Peter o toole.


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