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Dublin GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Incredible player. I certainly won't miss seeing him as an opponent with the Dubs but without doubt one of the best to ever do it. Not many if any had his combination of pace, power, strength, determination and engine. Big loss to the Dubs but what a player for ye.
panamasam (National) - 04/11/2024 14:58:52
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Dublin GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Great player, Think Kickham's tame exit from SFC was the last stand for Jamsie.
BarneyGrant (National) - 04/11/2024 15:19:36
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All Stars - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Should have went to Specsavers" Should have *gone!
HarrietPotter (National) - 04/11/2024 08:01:52
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Just to wish James McCarthy well on his retirement, a sad day for lovers of Gaelic football, he was a fantastic player for Dublin and brilliant to watch always. Some record of medals and silverware he has won.
A class act from start to finish with the dignity to retire in the off season too unlike some others that I could mention announcing their retirement it in the weeks before an All Ireland final
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 04/11/2024 14:14:38
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To A_Chairde: "O Reilly is a smashing young player. Give him time and he will be doing that for Westmeath at senior level" Exactly but people are forgetting his performances in the Joe Mcdonagh this year at 18. His debut season. 1-02 vs Offaly, 0-05 up in Down, 0-06 vs Meath, 0-04 vs Laois. He's already doing it.
Dheen (National) - 04/11/2024 11:01:23
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Can I wish James the very best on his retirement..huge boots to be filled,outstanding footballer and leader..
CTGAA10 (National) - 04/11/2024 15:12:06
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To letsgetgoing: "Brilliant news that the Dermot Early Centre of Excellence has received 5.5 million under the Sport Infrastructure fund for 2024. This money is not just handed out and a lot of work has undoubtedly been carried out by Roscommon County Board / Club Rossie in making a professional application. So fair play to all involved.
Other major sporting organisations receiving large grants/ funds include Dalymount Park (24.7 million), Sligo Rovers (16.4 million) , Cavan County Board + (19 million), Cuala Gaa Club, Dublin County Board etc, etc." Fantastic news. When built it will take a huge burden off the county board and managers of the county teams who struggled to get pitches to train on over the last number of years.
The_analyser (National) - 04/11/2024 15:13:20
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "[quote=updwell: "[quote=supersub15: "It's worth remembering that the world is at war and it appears to be gaining momentum, the ongoing war is directly responsible for migration, emigration and immigration, then of course we have the Economic migrant as well. The whipping up of hatred towards migrants and refugees is despicable and disgusting in this country. That statement is very unfair and unwarranted to suggest all Irish men and women here have whipped up a hatred towards migrants and refugees in this country.
There were housing issues, hospital waiting lists and social issues, ever before immigration was an issue here and young people leaving now is down to life style choices rather than being driven out by migrants.
Of course there were housing, hospital waiting lists, social issues etc, etc, but not on the same scale then, as compared to today, not by a long shot, the shortage of housing and hospital beds is unprecedented never before experienced or seen in this country, the hospital waiting lists and the shortage of beds can at times be immoral and unforgiveable but we take it on the chin do we not.
I only ask one question, at what stage of the current house building revolution will it slow down or stop, if it doesn't will our supporting services like, water, sewage, power supply's, schools, hospitals, security, green belts or play areas, appropriate infrastructure, and all the other stuff that goes with it be able to support the housing program.
For as long as this housing program and the influx of migrants continues I have no problem with that so long as both are metered and programmed fairly and our own natives are not to be seen losing out or taking an unnecessary hit, that's not much to ask for continued cooperation.
For what it's worth I do think Irish people will become a minority here." There certainly is Irish men and women whipping up hatred towards migrants, you can see it on social media every weekend false patriots waving tricolour outside refugee centres.
The health system has been creaking here for the last 30 years so blaming a migrant because you can't get a GP appointment or your on a waiting list has a lot more to do with successive governments closing down regional hospitals and ED's.
Just think about it a refugee must be in a pretty bad situation to come over here to sleep in a tent in Dublin and see this as an improvement in their circumstances. We all agree here that the housing situation is dire and here we have thousands of men not allowed to work who could be carpenters, block layers, plasterers, plumbers etc., why not give these people asylum straight away if they can prove on a trial basis that they can contribute in a positive way to Irish society by working in areas that we are clearly lacking people in."]Spot on."]Oh yes they must be all doctors and engineers, no chance they are waiting it out for Rodericks promised free house and all the benefits.
tommyjohn (National) - 03/11/2024 23:11:58
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Best of luck to James Mc Carthy on his retirement, brilliant footballer and never sought the limelight. I always got the feeling that James was at his best when the game was in the melting pot.
tireoghainabu (National) - 04/11/2024 15:42:06
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To tommyjohn: "[quote=Viking66: "[quote=updwell: "[quote=supersub15: "It's worth remembering that the world is at war and it appears to be gaining momentum, the ongoing war is directly responsible for migration, emigration and immigration, then of course we have the Economic migrant as well. The whipping up of hatred towards migrants and refugees is despicable and disgusting in this country. That statement is very unfair and unwarranted to suggest all Irish men and women here have whipped up a hatred towards migrants and refugees in this country.
There were housing issues, hospital waiting lists and social issues, ever before immigration was an issue here and young people leaving now is down to life style choices rather than being driven out by migrants.
Of course there were housing, hospital waiting lists, social issues etc, etc, but not on the same scale then, as compared to today, not by a long shot, the shortage of housing and hospital beds is unprecedented never before experienced or seen in this country, the hospital waiting lists and the shortage of beds can at times be immoral and unforgiveable but we take it on the chin do we not.
I only ask one question, at what stage of the current house building revolution will it slow down or stop, if it doesn't will our supporting services like, water, sewage, power supply's, schools, hospitals, security, green belts or play areas, appropriate infrastructure, and all the other stuff that goes with it be able to support the housing program.
For as long as this housing program and the influx of migrants continues I have no problem with that so long as both are metered and programmed fairly and our own natives are not to be seen losing out or taking an unnecessary hit, that's not much to ask for continued cooperation.
For what it's worth I do think Irish people will become a minority here." There certainly is Irish men and women whipping up hatred towards migrants, you can see it on social media every weekend false patriots waving tricolour outside refugee centres.
The health system has been creaking here for the last 30 years so blaming a migrant because you can't get a GP appointment or your on a waiting list has a lot more to do with successive governments closing down regional hospitals and ED's.
Just think about it a refugee must be in a pretty bad situation to come over here to sleep in a tent in Dublin and see this as an improvement in their circumstances. We all agree here that the housing situation is dire and here we have thousands of men not allowed to work who could be carpenters, block layers, plasterers, plumbers etc., why not give these people asylum straight away if they can prove on a trial basis that they can contribute in a positive way to Irish society by working in areas that we are clearly lacking people in."]Spot on."]Oh yes they must be all doctors and engineers, no chance they are waiting it out for Rodericks promised free house and all the benefits."]Well over 90% of our immigrants in the last 2 years fall into these categories-
1- returning Irish citizens
2- EU citizens
3- UK citizens
4- people here on work permits
5- people here on study visas
6- Ukrainians
Non European IPAS asylum seekers are only a minute percentage of our immigrants.
Viking66 (National) - 04/11/2024 16:33:04
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "Anecdotes? You want to revisit the Irish language in schools debate with me? I will give you facts and numbers. You will tell me again you heard from a friend of yours who is a teacher." You don't debate, you make personal remarks implying that I am making things up. As have others on population stats that they can find in two clicks of CSO + population projections. .
Teachers have told me that the growth in number of exemptions from Irish is directly due to growing numbers of immigrant children.
Common sense also would indicate that this is the case. Of course if you have evidence to the contrary please show rather than claim you have,
And another major issue is that Gaeltacht schools and now Gaelscoileanna are under huge pressure to teach English as a first language to migrant children. Which is contrary to their whole ethos and indeed in case of Gaeltacht contrary to their statutory purpose.
BarneyGrant (National) - 04/11/2024 15:18:26
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TrueBlue35: "My favourite player of all time without a shadow of a doubt. As you say a class act and a guy that is irreplaceable for the Dubs but he can sit back now and savour a truly incredible career.
One great bows out and one comes back in your own county.. .can Murphy make a big impact this year??" Ha ha where you getting your intel from? Rumours were rife last year too but didn't happen. If he does it will be massive even to have him as an impact player. Retired too soon for most but then you couldn't blame him with the **** show going on off the pitch.
panamasam (National) - 04/11/2024 16:43:26
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "Just to wish James McCarthy well on his retirement, a sad day for lovers of Gaelic football, he was a fantastic player for Dublin and brilliant to watch always. Some record of medals and silverware he has won.
A class act from start to finish with the dignity to retire in the off season too unlike some others that I could mention announcing their retirement it in the weeks before an All Ireland final" My favourite player of all time without a shadow of a doubt. As you say a class act and a guy that is irreplaceable for the Dubs but he can sit back now and savour a truly incredible career.
One great bows out and one comes back in your own county.. .can Murphy make a big impact this year??
TrueBlue35 (National) - 04/11/2024 16:16:10
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Best of luck to James McCarthy on his retirement from the county scene. Generally regarded all over the country as one of the All-time greats. What a privilege to have seem him in full stride in Croke Park and other venues over many years.
You gave it everything James and gained our respect.
letsgetgoing (National) - 04/11/2024 13:54:39
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Brilliant news that the Dermot Early Centre of Excellence has received 5.5 million under the Sport Infrastructure fund for 2024. This money is not just handed out and a lot of work has undoubtedly been carried out by Roscommon County Board / Club Rossie in making a professional application. So fair play to all involved.
Other major sporting organisations receiving large grants/ funds include Dalymount Park (24.7 million), Sligo Rovers (16.4 million) , Cavan County Board + (19 million), Cuala Gaa Club, Dublin County Board etc, etc.
letsgetgoing (National) - 04/11/2024 13:38:52
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
James McCarthy winds up an incredible IC career. Sad to think we won't see him in a sky blue jersey again. Thanks for all you have done for Dublin football James.
avonali (National) - 04/11/2024 13:20:19
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "Anecdotes? You want to revisit the Irish language in schools debate with me? I will give you facts and numbers. You will tell me again you heard from a friend of yours who is a teacher." About 12 months ago
I saw a homeless guy living in a tyre.
I did him a favour and punctured it.
He's now living in a flat.
( He Had A "Good Year")
Satire not intended.
supersub15 (National) - 04/11/2024 12:34:54
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Iveagh: "From half time it wasn't really in doubt. CTG seemed to be going through the gears and while they played well and clearly to a plan, a faster opposition with an alternative to the long ball which LLG stuck to could have been closer.
I felt that LLG suffered on first touch, and got caught in possession more than CTG while the space that CTG created for their fast young forwards gave them time on the ball.
LLG wasted a lot of ball, wides as well as long ball cleared down the middle which was too predictable after a while went stalemate and lot of which was cleared from the CTG HB and FB lines.
O Reilly was good but in my opinion lacks physical presence and his advantage today was space and speed over a slow LLG FB and HB lines where only Shane Williams excelled.
CTG were in luck that Eoin Daly had to be substituted. Himself and Tommy Doyle were central to the long ball plan. Without him LLG were under pressure to win and distribute ball and David Williams (who tried really hard) was living on slow scraps while trying to get through the CTG 'wall defence' as they retreated quickly.
Barry Kelly has a curious style. He would do well to remember that it's not inter county hurling and also reread the rule book on advantage rule. He seemed to signal advantage for both teams at times but not always recall the play to give a free.
Shout out to Noel Conaty. I'm my opinion the man of the match. We might want to applaud the CTG forwards but different forwards who left LLG backs trailing and went 1-1 on Conaty many times and he got the better of them. You don't see that often. It left me wondering what will those lighter CTG forwards achieve against faster stronger defences in Leinster.
Good entertaining game overall and enjoyable to watch. Seemed like LLG support was larger than CTG though I felt overall the crowd was small. What would a final be like on fast dry ground on a nice sunny day in early September?" Is this the same slow Gaels back line that have been playing excellent all year and limited clonkill in the semi? David o Reilly is a super talent no question about that and inter county full back lines struggle marking him
westmeathgaa11 (National) - 04/11/2024 08:55:26
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Not my stats. Official ones. CSO regards population.
You are great man for anecdotes in placecof facts." Anecdotes? You want to revisit the Irish language in schools debate with me? I will give you facts and numbers. You will tell me again you heard from a friend of yours who is a teacher.
TheFlaker (National) - 03/11/2024 21:35:35
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "Barney is some man for throwing out stats. I have only stopped laughing at him linking immigration to the drop in students studying Irish in secondary schools." Not my stats. Official ones. CSO regards population.
You are great man for anecdotes in placecof facts.
BarneyGrant (National) - 03/11/2024 21:15:24
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