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Non-Gaa Forum - 6 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "People are entitled to their beliefs but I find all religions mind boggling. They probably do in some sense keep a certain amount of order in the world but how any sane minded person thinks there is a higher power overseeing everything in the world is beyond me." I don't think that is what people believe to be honest.
I still practice my faith, but it's more the case of some sort of intelligent consciousness that lit the fuse so to speak.
I find it equally mind boggling that so many devout atheists (and I understand the irony of that term) seem so sure that it's not possible for there to be a God.
Anybody who claims anything they don't know to be absolute truth is arrogant regardless of their belief.
Doylerwex (National) - 03/12/2024 10:18:33
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Hurling Club Championships 2024/25 - General Discussion - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "The GAA has confirmed the fixture details for the AIB All-Ireland Club SHC Semi-Finals.
Sunday December 15
Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm - TG4
Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm - TG4
(Extra Time & Winner on the Day)" A double header in Thurles would have made as much sense surely? Must have to boost Newbridge after the renovation. Hardly handy for either Sars or Slaughtneill.
BarneyGrant (National) - 02/12/2024 18:50:40
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To BigBàsMan: "I would imagine it will be shane o brien or Brian Keary. O brien picked up Liam Collins Vs cappy and did a good job and he picked up Evan niland and did a excellent job. Lrea like to keep 6 and 3 in situ.
Jamie Ryan should make his way back into the 15, who makes way is anybodys guess. The space of thurles should be great for Darren shocks and burns. Darren had a poor co final in by all accounts wants to make a statement in the semi final" I'd have O Brien on Burke stick to him like glue and lots of maybe old fashion 1,2,3 how ya getting on Sylvie style!
Maybe it the "town" apply some of the old 2000's teams tactics ......... either way Loughrea have better hurlers than them and I would expect Loughrea to win.
katser (National) - 03/12/2024 15:36:19
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "People are entitled to their beliefs but I find all religions mind boggling. They probably do in some sense keep a certain amount of order in the world but how any sane minded person thinks there is a higher power overseeing everything in the world is beyond me." A quote from the late George Carlin.
"Religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever 'til the end of time!
But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can't handle money!
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 03/12/2024 14:36:40
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "People are entitled to their beliefs but I find all religions mind boggling. They probably do in some sense keep a certain amount of order in the world but how any sane minded person thinks there is a higher power overseeing everything in the world is beyond me." A rather crude characterisation of people who believe in God and creation.
There are very few who believe that their god is determining everything from what they will have for dinner to the winner of the 2.30 at Fairyhouse.
Creation is as viable an explanation of what we know of the origin of the Universe - via Big Bang theory which was developed by a Belgian priest - as any. Otherwise you must accept that out of nothing came everything.
BarneyGrant (National) - 03/12/2024 09:47:27
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To BigBàsMan: "It's intriguing alright! I'll be heading down to thurles myself. Even though I'm not officially from Loughrea I'll be lending them my support. Na Fianna will be a tough task. I don't see Loughrea giving burke as free a role as he has against kk" Shane Morgan to pick up donal burke and johnny coen to take currie or visa versa? I think loughrea are better hurlers and should win this
Galway456 (National) - 03/12/2024 13:59:06
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "I have clearly touched a nerve here. Not trying to insult everyone and I am not claiming to have all the answers. But if there is a powerful god looking down on us he has created some mess." No not entirely, - we created the mess.
supersub15 (National) - 03/12/2024 12:28:35
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "I have clearly touched a nerve here. Not trying to insult everyone and I am not claiming to have all the answers. But if there is a powerful god looking down on us he has created some mess." "The more you know, the more you know you don't know." Harry Stottle.
dolfos (National) - 03/12/2024 11:29:12
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "I have clearly touched a nerve here. Not trying to insult everyone and I am not claiming to have all the answers. But if there is a powerful god looking down on us he has created some mess." How would you touch a nerve? You have not addressed the question at al!! Other than like 13 year old wondering "Why does God allow bad things :-( "
Fact is that there is no scientific explanation for the origin of the Universe. The theories of how nothing created the universe is pretty implausible and there is hardly a credible attempt in physics, quantum or otherwise, to explain how that might be.
BarneyGrant (National) - 03/12/2024 16:27:31
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "I'd have O Brien on Burke stick to him like glue and lots of maybe old fashion 1,2,3 how ya getting on Sylvie style!
Maybe it the "town" apply some of the old 2000's teams tactics ......... either way Loughrea have better hurlers than them and I would expect Loughrea to win." Who knows katser. As Tommy Kelly himself said in the county final between themselves and cappy, whoever performs on the day deserves it. Loughrea haven't had a competitive game in 5 weeks so that's not ideal either...
BigBàsMan (National) - 03/12/2024 16:24:02
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "A quote from the late George Carlin.
"Religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever 'til the end of time!
But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can't handle money!" One of the greatest comedians of all time. He had such a sharp mind and brilliant delivery. I still watch back his stand-up shows from time to time, and they're as relevant as they ever were.
His father was a Donegal man out of interest.
WanPintWin (National) - 03/12/2024 16:12:33
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Galway456: "Shane Morgan to pick up donal burke and johnny coen to take currie or visa versa? I think loughrea are better hurlers and should win this" I would imagine it will be shane o brien or Brian Keary. O brien picked up Liam Collins Vs cappy and did a good job and he picked up Evan niland and did a excellent job. Lrea like to keep 6 and 3 in situ.
Jamie Ryan should make his way back into the 15, who makes way is anybodys guess. The space of thurles should be great for Darren shocks and burns. Darren had a poor co final in by all accounts wants to make a statement in the semi final
BigBàsMan (National) - 03/12/2024 14:18:06
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Trump2020: "Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm, TG4
Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm, TG4
Very interesting Final Four in the Club Hurling. I'd never have picked these teams at the beginning of the competition. Slaughtneil maybe but not the others. Hon Loughrea!" It's intriguing alright! I'll be heading down to thurles myself. Even though I'm not officially from Loughrea I'll be lending them my support. Na Fianna will be a tough task. I don't see Loughrea giving burke as free a role as he has against kk
BigBàsMan (National) - 03/12/2024 13:36:28
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm, TG4
Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm, TG4
Very interesting Final Four in the Club Hurling. I'd never have picked these teams at the beginning of the competition. Slaughtneil maybe but not the others. Hon Loughrea!
Trump2020 (National) - 03/12/2024 12:44:41
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To JimmyNail: "1. Nevin O'Donnell
2. Cathal McHugh
3. Donal Casey
4. Kieran Clancy
5. Radek Obevan
6. Mark Diffley
7. Shane Quinn ? Not sure on his availability though
8. Barry McNulty
9. Ben Guckian
10. Darren Cox
11. Evan Sweeney
12.Riordan O'Rourke
13. Ryan O'Rourke
14. Keith Beirne
15. Tom Prior
Hoping those 15 are all available , really struggling in defence and going to be very light on bench. Probably left out a few maybe" If that is the starting team we are going to get destroyed on both our own and opposition kickouts especially if teams push up (which i expect they will)
Mcnulty and guckian only 2 fielders and a wing forward line with average height of 5,10 will win nothing
I believe we will get well bet this year in div 3 , truthfully are only real quality is the full forward line and i cant see enough ball getting into them!
Donal casey will be out until the end of the league and if we continue like previous years and pick up 3-4 injuries the bench has nothing to offer .
Saying that, my starting team that might offer some hope in a good system would be
Gaffey- far better than o donnell on k/o
Adam reynolds- tight and tigerish
Diffley - good leader- needs to improve man marking skills
Cathal mchugh - pace
Jack foley - brilliant runner
Radek oberwan - strong + good ball winner
Diarmuid kelleher - pace and can score
Barry mcnulty - all of the above ( will he be more effective in ff line with new rules)
??? No other midfielder springs to mind
Evan harkin - underrated , great runner
Squidgy keegan - size and running
Ben guckian - great talent + pace
Tom prior - direct
Ryan o Rourke - great except injuries
Keith beirne - need one long high ball winner inside
Roadtodiv3 (National) - 03/12/2024 12:30:30
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Hurling Club Championships 2024/25 - General Discussion - 1 Like(s)
The GAA has confirmed the fixture details for the AIB All-Ireland Club SHC Semi-Finals.
Sunday December 15
Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm - TG4
Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm - TG4
(Extra Time & Winner on the Day)
Fionn (National) - 02/12/2024 17:58:53
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
I have clearly touched a nerve here. Not trying to insult everyone and I am not claiming to have all the answers. But if there is a powerful god looking down on us he has created some mess.
TheFlaker (National) - 03/12/2024 11:03:00
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Westmeathlad: "what does everyone think of Westmeath leaving O'Neill for McKeever saw the new jersey today hard to make a decision yet if i like it or not" Not too worried about if we end up winning matches and bringing more youngsters through to the senior squad.
gedupoutofit (National) - 02/12/2024 23:17:54
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To updwell: "Barney how do the far-right in this country who claim to be Christian and upholding Christian ideals square their opposition and hatred of foreign immigrants to the fact that Joseph and a pregnant Mary were strangers in a foreign land 2000 years ago and were turned away from accommodation and help. If they arrived in Ireland in 2024 some 'Christians' would be shouting and roaring at them as they got off a bus and burning down hotels to accommodate them. As a Christian myself I'd like to think my fellow Christians would realise where our religion came from and the circumstances involved." Jesus said Love is the greatest Commandment .
Yet the number of self declared "Christians" spreading hate outnumber those who practise the greatest Commandment by many many multiples.
Seanfanbocht (National) - 02/12/2024 22:10:52
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Some Updates On The Football Review - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfanbocht: "They were playing "sandbox" trial games for months and meeting "stakehokders"
Then the Inter pros.
Obviously delegates, Co Boards, CC, all felt football was gone so bad it needed immediate surgery.
Otherwise we'd be talking about it till 2030." Yeah ok but still 18 changes is mad. There's a common principle in the world that it's a good thing to aim for minimal change maximum impact. You could easily just bring in the 2 point score and minimum 3 players always have to be in a half and it'd probably improve things massively without much more needing to be done. Granted the hold up black card makes sense.
Whammo86 (National) - 02/12/2024 19:55:16
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