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Tomsmith here from Cavan This Post has veered into a pathway that was never intended ie posters talking about Millwall , Leeds ect . I say again " Irelands call " let the Ulster Council of the Gaa take it on board and encourage the Ulster Clubs to play it. While composed by a formed Londonderry man Phil Cou---er I feel it would be lovely to hear it being belted out in Silverbridge, Cross and in or around the Antrim Gaa grounds. Sure the Brethern would then feel part of our wonderful organisation tomsmith (Cavan) - Posts: 3982 - 19/10/2023 10:42:44 2509183 Link
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here from Cavan This Post has veered into a pathway that was never intended ie posters talking about Millwall , Leeds ect . I say again " Irelands call " let the Ulster Council of the Gaa take it on board and encourage the Ulster Clubs to play it. While composed by a formed Londonderry man Phil Cou---er I feel it would be lovely to hear it being belted out in Silverbridge, Cross and in or around the Antrim Gaa grounds. Sure the Brethern would then feel part of our wonderful organisation" Nonsense Tom. It's not that far up the road to West Belfast for you. If you and Mrs T start saving now you will have the diesel money saved by Xmas. Belfast at Xmas is very pretty, and there are plenty of places to listen to music and sup a pint or 4. Or you could buy one pint and bring some cans in in your pockets if you prefer. Then you could bounce your idea off some people up there, and hopefully they won't bounce you and Mrs T out of the bar and onto the pavement. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 13866 - 19/10/2023 11:23:52 2509199 Link
Replying To Bon: "I'm not a fan of Ireland's call, the National Anthem is the National Anthem. There's an old saying that When you enlist you must Soldier. Even the likes Bundee Aki going to the effort of singing it and he's not Irish." Bon. I am of the same opinion re Irelands Call, I switch it off. I recall a South African native, who played with Munster, and Ireland?, learned the National Anthem. I can't recall the name, the player has returned to SA now. thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1879 - 19/10/2023 13:24:47 2509233 Link
No MeAlone (Galway) - Posts: 75 - 19/10/2023 15:54:38 2509266 Link
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here from Cavan This Post has veered into a pathway that was never intended ie posters talking about Millwall , Leeds ect . I say again " Irelands call " let the Ulster Council of the Gaa take it on board and encourage the Ulster Clubs to play it. While composed by a formed Londonderry man Phil Cou---er I feel it would be lovely to hear it being belted out in Silverbridge, Cross and in or around the Antrim Gaa grounds. Sure the Brethern would then feel part of our wonderful organisation" What's londonderry? Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3143 - 19/10/2023 18:26:40 2509312 Link
Our own national anthem is on the go now for about 113 years , and hopefully that will be the case for evermore germac (Down) - Posts: 555 - 19/10/2023 19:53:56 2509321 Link
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here from County Cavan Listening to Ireland call on Saturday evening and looking at the 100 % Irish participation in every word of it I wonder if iot was played before Gaa games instead of the National Anthem would it appeal to more people to participate from the wider community. The Gaa is somewhat lost to a large group of people in for instance Nothern IIreland . It would be worth considering if we were / want to atrack people who have an allegiance to an non EEC Country" Are you feeling unwell? Maybe need to up the prescription strength. Have a word with your doc. Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9785 - 20/10/2023 01:00:49 2509336 Link
Replying To Ulsterman: "Are you feeling unwell? Maybe need to up the prescription strength. Have a word with your doc." Ulsterman County Antrim Tomsmith here Perhaps if you look at the idea for what it is worth and if say the Clubs that are in Nothern Ireland , which is part of the United Kingdom land amss were to stretch out the hand of friendship to our non Catholics friends up there . This gesture of playing Ireland call may hold out the hand of frienship tomsmith (Cavan) - Posts: 3982 - 20/10/2023 10:46:40 2509373 Link
Replying To germac: "Our own national anthem is on the go now for about 113 years , and hopefully that will be the case for evermore" The new All Ireland State will of course have a new Anthem. Meanwhile can we get rid of the scratchy gramophone recordings which are an insult to the Anthem. I'm not a fan of poor young Scór girleens freezing in November or February while singing it as a lament either. Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1952 - 20/10/2023 11:43:59 2509393 Link
Changing the national anthem would be pointless as most Unionists are alienated to the GAA in the same way Nationalists are opposed to the Orange Order. Fans at Northern Ireland matches are currently objecting to the use of Casement Park for games in the Euro 2028 tournament. REDANDBLACK30 (Down) - Posts: 1673 - 20/10/2023 12:07:32 2509412 Link
Replying To REDANDBLACK30: "Changing the national anthem would be pointless as most Unionists are alienated to the GAA in the same way Nationalists are opposed to the Orange Order. Fans at Northern Ireland matches are currently objecting to the use of Casement Park for games in the Euro 2028 tournament." Not all of them it has to be said. A vocal minority. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 13866 - 20/10/2023 12:53:33 2509428 Link
Replying To Seanfanbocht: "The new All Ireland State will of course have a new Anthem. Meanwhile can we get rid of the scratchy gramophone recordings which are an insult to the Anthem. I'm not a fan of poor young Scór girleens freezing in November or February while singing it as a lament either." Never a truer word spoke. Too many young Scór singers singing the anthem softly is a no no. It's started now a club games in Tyrone. Should be kept for special occasions. Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2150 - 20/10/2023 13:05:06 2509432 Link
Replying To tomsmith: "Ulsterman County Antrim Tomsmith here Perhaps if you look at the idea for what it is worth and if say the Clubs that are in Nothern Ireland , which is part of the United Kingdom land amss were to stretch out the hand of friendship to our non Catholics friends up there . This gesture of playing Ireland call may hold out the hand of frienship" I am looking at the idea for what its worth.Its worth nothing.The GAA is a sporting and cultural organization open to everyone no matter what creed, what colour,what nationality.The GAA believes in a single united Ireland and we play our national anthem and rightfully so.That is the ethos of the association and it has kept people of similar views,ie 80% of the population of Ireland in one sporting body since the partition.Better ask the question what can the 20% do to make up for their sectarian statelet of 100 years. jobber (Westmeath) - Posts: 1600 - 21/10/2023 12:23:21 2509546 Link
Tomsmith here It would be wonderfull if Ireland call was played at the opening of Casement Park , then in Sigersons in Strabane, Fintona, Dounaghmore , Crossmaglen Watty Grahams grounds ..This to nae afew places it would be wonderful to hear the Gaels belting out Ireland call after the MC calls for quite please. tomsmith (Cavan) - Posts: 3982 - 21/10/2023 12:39:27 2509547 Link
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here It would be wonderfull if Ireland call was played at the opening of Casement Park , then in Sigersons in Strabane, Fintona, Dounaghmore , Crossmaglen Watty Grahams grounds ..This to nae afew places it would be wonderful to hear the Gaels belting out Ireland call after the MC calls for quite please." Might be the MC getting the belt Tom. BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3118 - 21/10/2023 15:54:11 2509564 Link
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here from Cavan This Post has veered into a pathway that was never intended ie posters talking about Millwall , Leeds ect . I say again " Irelands call " let the Ulster Council of the Gaa take it on board and encourage the Ulster Clubs to play it. While composed by a formed Londonderry man Phil Cou---er I feel it would be lovely to hear it being belted out in Silverbridge, Cross and in or around the Antrim Gaa grounds. Sure the Brethern would then feel part of our wonderful organisation" Tom, you're around a good while now and while I find your ideas - how shall I phrase this - innovative, your referencing Londonderry seriously devalued your credibility. What did the great Mrs.Tom think of it? I'd say she reddened your ear and you were lucky she didn't commandeer the phone on you. Boxtyeater (Leitrim) - Posts: 715 - 21/10/2023 18:07:44 2509577 Link
tomsmith here Look Lads and lassies the war is over and we need to find avenues where intergration is possible. Lets face it for what it is a large section of the Nothern Ireland people who are aligned to Great Bririan do not look upon the GAA as being of their Sport . So what can we do to make it more attractive to over 260, 000 people up in Nothern IIreland. I say Irelands call has worked well for Rugby so why not give it a try for say 5 years tomsmith (Cavan) - Posts: 3982 - 21/10/2023 22:05:58 2509602 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Might be the MC getting the belt Tom." Or Tom for suggesting it in the first place ! DUBJOHN (Dublin) - Posts: 937 - 22/10/2023 11:01:28 2509618 Link
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here It would be wonderfull if Ireland call was played at the opening of Casement Park , then in Sigersons in Strabane, Fintona, Dounaghmore , Crossmaglen Watty Grahams grounds ..This to nae afew places it would be wonderful to hear the Gaels belting out Ireland call after the MC calls for quite please." Yea, and on a cold wet day let the loyalists dance a haka as well. You'd be better off calling for an improvment in refereeing or improving the Kerry Cow or opening a factory to make glass hammers. In other words it won't happen. MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1077 - 22/10/2023 17:58:36 2509648 Link
Replying To tomsmith: "tomsmith here Look Lads and lassies the war is over and we need to find avenues where intergration is possible. Lets face it for what it is a large section of the Nothern Ireland people who are aligned to Great Bririan do not look upon the GAA as being of their Sport . So what can we do to make it more attractive to over 260, 000 people up in Nothern IIreland. I say Irelands call has worked well for Rugby so why not give it a try for say 5 years" It did not help the Irish team against the All blacks. I was surprised to see the Blacks defeat the New Zealand B/Irish rugby team. TomSmith- Cavan are not good at GAA. galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2565 - 23/10/2023 11:21:20 2509780 Link