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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
We can agree to disagree but I don't understand how my posts are "passionate" and "War and Peace" and your posts are just cool headed objective analysis is it? Waving away performances in the Ulster finals because it doesn't fit what you're saying. We're all passionate about Donegal football here, but you seem to want to put some other reason behind my opinion of Ryan other than the truth - I think he's one of our most important players and you don't leave that on the bench in my opinion.
I made no comment about whether you attend matches, you brought it up by questioning if I've "actually been to Donegal matches in recent seasons"
Anyway we won't agree on this and not much point going in circles
CCFabu (National) - 07/03/2026 14:33:56
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "The Egyptians closed their border with Gaza too. Of course the Israelis don't want a Palestinian State next door. Why would they after the last 80 odd years of fighting between the 2?
Im not saying they are right in not wanting it by the way, only stating a fact.
The current Israeli regime definitely dont want peace. But that might change following the next elections there.
The current regime ruling Gaza, Hamas, never wanted peace either. And still dont. Only they won't be voted out anytime soon." You mean, why would they want a Palestinian state next door when they are pushing for the greater Israel project? Go and research exactly what the people of Israel believe they are entitled to in the middle east. It might shock you how much of it is already is undeniably in motion at this stage.
If you listen to what other Israeli potential candidates say about Palestinians, you would be extremely naive to think that the current regime are the only one who dont want peace and equality there.
Hamas wont be voted out any time soon because Israel wont let it happen. Hamas actually welcomed elections along with the UN but Israel wouldn't allow Arab residents in Jerusalem the right to vote, as was previously agreed upon. A supremacist state is impossible to negotiate with and that's the bottom line over there. Hamas could be dealt with one way or another if standard procedures were allowed to take place. But as things stand, Israel just looks like another version of a certain regime from the 1930s.
SaffronDon (National) - 07/03/2026 13:22:38
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "Neither Hamas nor Netanyahu want peace. Thats why there isnt peace there, and wont be while those 2 parties are in government of Israel and Gaza." You didn't answer the question. If you think the current attitude by the Government in Israel is the problem, then you do not understand the history of the Zionists movement and its origins. The concept of an Israel began with the British as a mixture of Christian orthodox and anti semitic views - the only way the second coming of Christ could happen is if the Jews occupied the holy land and at which point if they did not convert they would be dammed to hell. However it also solved their Jewish problem. Today most Jewish people in Israel believe the same story you are talking about because if they didn't, they would really be troubled by what their state represents. Jewish people have been demonised by Christians not Muslims however its the Muslims who have paid the price for Christianity. Before anyone talks about well us good Christian Irish people had nothing to do with it, then look again at how we and the rest of the world respond to Hitler.
zinny (National) - 07/03/2026 13:05:31
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Paul Keegan could be instrumental in this years senior championship
Madformulty2000 (National) - 07/03/2026 10:10:57
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To HandballRef: "I don't think it will be short. I see it dragging on much longer than the Americans are telling us anyway. Granted, it is different to Iraq and Afghanistan in that they were both large scale ground invasions where occupying those countries was a primary goal and long term insurgency was probably inevitable. It's hard to see troops being deployed directly on the ground (wishful thinking?), they are more likely to arm and support other groups like the Kurds instead in that regard.
I suppose a question to ask is - is a weakened and contained regime an acceptable outcome for them or will we see the war continuing until there is a complete removal of the regime and its proxys?" The mujdahideen had a phrase, "you might have the clocks, but we have the time".
They saw off the Soviets in the 80s, then the US and the Brits in the 00s/10s.
The Iranians are of a similar ilk. Any sort of regime change attempt would have to come about either by a massive (and ultimately foolish) ground invasion. Or else by a huge internal revolt by the Iranians themselves.
Unsurprisingly the US administration have completely failed to consider Sun Tzu's advice, "tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat"
Lockjaw (National) - 06/03/2026 20:38:09
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "The Arabs have tried to wipe Israel off the map on several occasions. The fact that they havent been able to doesn't make them better or more likeable people than the Israelis are." Well there's no one less likeable in the world at the minute than the genocidal state.
peiledoir20 (National) - 07/03/2026 12:48:30
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To zinny: "What country has called for the destruction of Israel?
Non recognition is not the same as calling for destruction, in addition nearly all those who do not recognise Israel call for a two state solution.
Hamas Islamic Jihad are resistance movements, who represents people who have been expelled from their homeland by Israel so what do you expect them to say? Is it not the same for NI? Although Barney would point out that SF have accepted it." Neither Hamas nor Netanyahu want peace. Thats why there isnt peace there, and wont be while those 2 parties are in government of Israel and Gaza.
Viking66 (National) - 07/03/2026 11:17:10
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "There are approximately 2 million non Jewish Palestinians, as opposed to Jewish Palestinians of which I dont know how many there are in Israel, who are Israeli citizens and live in Israel. Muslims, Christians and Druze. They make up approximately 20% of the population. Apparently they have equal rights to jobs, education, health, the vote etc.
Im not saying by that that Israel is some sort of Utopian society BTW, and if I lived there I certainly wouldn't be voting for their current government.
On the other hand the people of Gaza voted in Hamas, over Fatah (the old PLO). Hamas then eliminated most of the Fatah party in Gaza, and have never held an election there again since." You must joking, right? Gaza is also under the control of Israel, do you need any further example of how non domecractic Israel is than that? When they cut off food, water,electricity, borders, airspace whenever they want.
The Israeli government financed Hamas via Qatar for years to increase division and instability in the region. This is all fact. You can read it multiple places. Why would a regime do that if they had any intention of peace?
SaffronDon (National) - 07/03/2026 08:21:25
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "Worst stadium infrastructure in Europe? We have two rugby sides with decent support and no soccer team with more than 6,000-7,000 regular supporters. We have superb GAA facilities that more than cater for our needs." Don't overstate it, the Inter-county game could probably be run using 8 - 12 top class stadiums across the 4 provinces if the GAA really wanted to be cost efficient. The average standard of our grounds is really poor when compared to other Countries. I'm not just on about size and style, but even just basic facilities like toilets or roofs/shelter.
GaryMc82 (National) - 06/03/2026 21:57:23
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfan: "Was it 9 County Boards passed motions to drop Allianz as sponsors?
They deserved a discussion at Congress at tge very least." The opportunity for delegates to discuss the matter at congress on Friday night was raised. Nobody in the room asked for the microphone!!
tearintom (National) - 06/03/2026 15:27:15
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I hope we give ye a good drubbing in the last game and send ye down to division 2 with your tails between your legs.
It will be a long time till Monaghan win anything again, div 3 will be looming this time next year." Seeing Kerry beat you again in the final will be even more satisfying than last year now
Gaels1989 (National) - 06/03/2026 17:54:51
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
The earth isn't flat you know, there is more than 1 way home from Australia.
Best of luck to Wexford on Sunday, if we get up to 1A this is a great achievement.
StoreysTash (National) - 06/03/2026 17:24:43
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
The GAA wouldn't fund a 7,000 stand in Navan.
Where is the money coming for.
GreenMan1987 (National) - 06/03/2026 17:00:41
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I hope we give ye a good drubbing in the last game and send ye down to division 2 with your tails between your legs.
It will be a long time till Monaghan win anything again, div 3 will be looming this time next year." What a horrible comment no need for it at all. Typical from you though .
S1234 (National) - 06/03/2026 16:30:43
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GaryMc82: "With all the huffing and puffing by posters all over the Country about the need for Casement Park in Belfast to be the Ulster GAA Provincial stadium, despite the restrictions that imposes on what we badly need (Capacity limitations etc).
I now see Kerry GAA proceeding with two Stadium ventures, one with major government and GAA backing,
Austin Stack park in Tralee getting a €2 million upgrade, to bring its capacity to 14,500, privately funded by over 100 local business people.
Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney is now earmarked for €78 million upgrade, to transform it into a modern year round stadium for matches, concerts and events with initial funding of €6 million already secured.
The GAA's National infrastructure committee was meeting in Croke Park last year, and somehow a major redevelopment of Fitzgerald Stadium was on the agenda as a priority.
How did this ever become a priority for the GAA and Irish Government, when Kerry are currently lucky to fill Fitzgerald Stadium once every few years?
Munster is already overloaded with large stadiums, including Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork City which isn't that far from Killarney, which they GAA had to bail out not so long ago. The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, Semple Stadium in Thurles, all huge capacity grounds. I think there need to be a major investigation into how this became a priority, and maybe the GAA needs to publish its priority list for stadium/ground development, Fitzgerald Stadium is already miles ahead of most stadiums/grounds in Ulster, Leinster, and even Connacht in terms of capacity etc." "Cork isn't far from Killarney"
You need to get out more!!
Seanfan (National) - 06/03/2026 16:02:36
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SaffronDon: "How do you know it would be the same way when Israel have never given the Palestinians anything that even resembles a future? Let alone equality or even basic human rights. If Israel really wanted peace, thats what they would at least try to put into pracitice, but to this day, its been nothing but oppression and terror." As regards how do I know if it would be the same way, various Arab politicians have stated they wont rest until Israel is no more. Including Hamas, who started the current wave of violence. If you think that thats not their position thats entirely up to yourself.
Viking66 (National) - 06/03/2026 15:31:45
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
I'd reckon it is done simply for concerts. Killarney will be an amazing spot for big name gigs.
ohwow (National) - 06/03/2026 15:28:27
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