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Been to a lot of big sporting events around the world - rugby , AFL, NFL, baseball, cricket...you can have a drink at your seat no problem. Soccer and GAA are the exception. No harm in it. Better to enjoy a drink at your seat than the norm at GAA - everyone horsing in as much as possible pre game on trains and then pubs around Clones, Croker..etc
bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4653 - 25/01/2017 18:15:31
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Replying To bad.monkey: "Been to a lot of big sporting events around the world - rugby , AFL, NFL, baseball, cricket...you can have a drink at your seat no problem. Soccer and GAA are the exception. No harm in it. Better to enjoy a drink at your seat than the norm at GAA - everyone horsing in as much as possible pre game on trains and then pubs around Clones, Croker..etc" There is when the majority of people around you are forcing you to move to let them by to get drink and spilling it on you as they make their way back up to there spot. Like you cant bring alcohol to your seat at the cinema or the theatre and the people do just fine and them events last far longer without breaks
hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 25/01/2017 19:58:35
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Replying To bad.monkey: "Been to a lot of big sporting events around the world - rugby , AFL, NFL, baseball, cricket...you can have a drink at your seat no problem. Soccer and GAA are the exception. No harm in it. Better to enjoy a drink at your seat than the norm at GAA - everyone horsing in as much as possible pre game on trains and then pubs around Clones, Croker..etc" you live in the US. So how do you know so much about GAA matches. It is right that there is no drinking in the stands in the GAA and Soccer in my opinion. Reason because of the young people or children around. Also if there is an emergency it is easier to evacuate if no drink. This is one aspect where the GAA are ahead of Rugby. Well done to them for it.
galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2625 - 25/01/2017 20:08:52
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you live in the US. So how do you know so much about GAA matches. It is right that there is no drinking in the stands in the GAA and Soccer in my opinion. Reason because of the young people or children around. Also if there is an emergency it is easier to evacuate if no drink. This is one aspect where the GAA are ahead of Rugby. Well done to them for it.
galwayford (Galway) - Posts:864 - 25/01/2017 20:08:52Yeah because people who may be based in USA don't have any experience of a GAA game.
So there should be no drinking in pubs then because of chances of young people around.
ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 27/01/2017 16:34:26
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Replying To ormondbannerman: "you live in the US. So how do you know so much about GAA matches. It is right that there is no drinking in the stands in the GAA and Soccer in my opinion. Reason because of the young people or children around. Also if there is an emergency it is easier to evacuate if no drink. This is one aspect where the GAA are ahead of Rugby. Well done to them for it.
galwayford (Galway) - Posts:864 - 25/01/2017 20:08:52Yeah because people who may be based in USA don't have any experience of a GAA game.
So there should be no drinking in pubs then because of chances of young people around." its a sporting event..you are there to watch the sport, not drink
alano12 (Dublin) - Posts: 2208 - 27/01/2017 18:15:34
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Replying To ormondbannerman: "you live in the US. So how do you know so much about GAA matches. It is right that there is no drinking in the stands in the GAA and Soccer in my opinion. Reason because of the young people or children around. Also if there is an emergency it is easier to evacuate if no drink. This is one aspect where the GAA are ahead of Rugby. Well done to them for it.
galwayford (Galway) - Posts:864 - 25/01/2017 20:08:52Yeah because people who may be based in USA don't have any experience of a GAA game.
So there should be no drinking in pubs then because of chances of young people around." "So there should be no drinking in pubs then because of chances of young people around"
Right up there as one of the dumbest sentences I've ever read.
Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12440 - 27/01/2017 18:20:28
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Replying To alano12: " Replying To ormondbannerman: "you live in the US. So how do you know so much about GAA matches. It is right that there is no drinking in the stands in the GAA and Soccer in my opinion. Reason because of the young people or children around. Also if there is an emergency it is easier to evacuate if no drink. This is one aspect where the GAA are ahead of Rugby. Well done to them for it.
galwayford (Galway) - Posts:864 - 25/01/2017 20:08:52Yeah because people who may be based in USA don't have any experience of a GAA game.
So there should be no drinking in pubs then because of chances of young people around." its a sporting event..you are there to watch the sport, not drink"
Maybe ban talking. its a sporting event..you are there to watch the sport, not talk...
bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4653 - 27/01/2017 18:50:08
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Replying To bad.monkey: " Replying To alano12: "[quote=ormondbannerman: "you live in the US. So how do you know so much about GAA matches. It is right that there is no drinking in the stands in the GAA and Soccer in my opinion. Reason because of the young people or children around. Also if there is an emergency it is easier to evacuate if no drink. This is one aspect where the GAA are ahead of Rugby. Well done to them for it.
galwayford (Galway) - Posts:864 - 25/01/2017 20:08:52Yeah because people who may be based in USA don't have any experience of a GAA game.
So there should be no drinking in pubs then because of chances of young people around." its a sporting event..you are there to watch the sport, not drink"
Maybe ban talking. its a sporting event..you are there to watch the sport, not talk..."]all of which dont equal people constantly getting up to go to the toilet and generally being disruptive..if you want to have a drink go outside to one of the stands and have 1
alano12 (Dublin) - Posts: 2208 - 27/01/2017 19:04:39
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all of which dont equal people constantly getting up to go to the toilet and generally being disruptive..if you want to have a drink go outside to one of the stands and have 1
alano12 (Dublin) - Posts:1465 - 27/01/2017 19:04:39So would you also say anyone who wants to drink tea/coffee/coke/lucazade should also have to go out to the stands and away from the seats in order to drink their can/bottle???
ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 27/01/2017 19:53:03
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Replying To ormondbannerman: "all of which dont equal people constantly getting up to go to the toilet and generally being disruptive..if you want to have a drink go outside to one of the stands and have 1
alano12 (Dublin) - Posts:1465 - 27/01/2017 19:04:39So would you also say anyone who wants to drink tea/coffee/coke/lucazade should also have to go out to the stands and away from the seats in order to drink their can/bottle???" again a lot different to alcohol to the way in which people behave when drinking it and the way and amounts of it consumed...stick to making up stories of getting drink spilt on you in croker ormo
alano12 (Dublin) - Posts: 2208 - 27/01/2017 21:54:55
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Replying To ormondbannerman: "all of which dont equal people constantly getting up to go to the toilet and generally being disruptive..if you want to have a drink go outside to one of the stands and have 1
alano12 (Dublin) - Posts:1465 - 27/01/2017 19:04:39So would you also say anyone who wants to drink tea/coffee/coke/lucazade should also have to go out to the stands and away from the seats in order to drink their can/bottle???" I know now why you are so pro booze...a sober, rational, clear-thinking individual could never come out with that guff..
bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 27/01/2017 22:07:06
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Some people are well able to drink a few beers in their seats at sporting occasions and not be disruptive to those around them. Like a lot of things a tiny minority can ruin it for most. It's optimistic to think that people can be responsible drinkers at a game and courteous to others around them but going back to no public bars at GAA might affect attendance's and there'd be a significant loss on revenue from these bars being closed.
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8152 - 27/01/2017 22:50:00
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Are people that childish that they are comparing an addictive harmful drug to talking?
No point in debating with ignorance like that.
also you know when you go to a pub that that's the reason you go to have alcohol served , the reason you go to a sports event is to watch the sport taking place.
it's like father ted on this thread
The ones in here are small
But the ones outisde are far away
hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 27/01/2017 23:39:13
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I know now why you are so pro booze...a sober, rational, clear-thinking individual could never come out with that guff..
bennybunny (Cork) - Posts:3366 - 27/01/2017 22:07:06 Guff? What is guff?
This is completely rational. Why should I be limited from having alcohol because there is the chance of some people maybe upsetting others. That is so ridiculous. Why be so anti liberal?
Some people are well able to drink a few beers in their seats at sporting occasions and not be disruptive to those around them. Like a lot of things a tiny minority can ruin it for most. It's optimistic to think that people can be responsible drinkers at a game and courteous to others around them but going back to no public bars at GAA might affect attendance's and there'd be a significant loss on revenue from these bars being closed.
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts:3205 - 27/01/2017 22:50:00That is part of the role of match day stewards and match day security. If people are causing angst they can be removed.
Are people that childish that they are comparing an addictive harmful drug to talking?
No point in debating with ignorance like that.
also you know when you go to a pub that that's the reason you go to have alcohol served , the reason you go to a sports event is to watch the sport taking place.
it's like father ted on this thread
The ones in here are small
But the ones outisde are far away
hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts:11568 - 27/01/2017 23:39:13And alcohol is there because of the demand for it. should there be no alcohol at music events?
Many people go to pubs for the social aspect and alcohol is a secondary but key part of it.
Many people attend sport yes for the game/match/fight but also for the social inclusiveness and the social aspect and they combine that with a night/evening/day out and if they want to have a drink why shouldn't they be allowed to drink?
If people are acting irresponsibly they can be asked to leave by stadium staff. Just like any person can be, whether they have drank alcohol or not.
ormondbannerman (Clare) - Posts: 13473 - 28/01/2017 11:25:34
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If they are combining the sporting event with a night out afterwards can't they just wait until the pub bar or club they go to afterwards then?
hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 28/01/2017 14:15:45
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This is completely rational. Why should I be limited from having alcohol because there is the chance of some people maybe upsetting others. That is so ridiculous. Why be so anti liberal?
So you also feel the same about drink driving?
Why should you be limited from driving after a few drinks because there is the chance of some people maybe causing crashes.
Don't see where your rational thinking is to be honest.
hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 28/01/2017 14:22:03
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Should alcohol be banned at concerts ? Surely you are there to listen to music not drink...
bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4653 - 28/01/2017 17:36:03
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Replying To bad.monkey: "Should alcohol be banned at concerts ? Surely you are there to listen to music not drink..." surely you could make rational and logical points but no as usual you prefer to engage in childish behaviour to suit your own agenda..how are rangers doing?
alano12 (Dublin) - Posts: 2208 - 28/01/2017 18:42:41
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Replying To alano12: "surely you could make rational and logical points but no as usual you prefer to engage in childish behaviour to suit your own agenda..how are rangers doing?" So asking a poster how are Rangers doing isn't childish ?
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8152 - 28/01/2017 19:11:27
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Replying To GreenandRed: "So asking a poster how are Rangers doing isn't childish ?" the guy is resorting to comparing drinking and talking...there isnt a debate with people like that so why bother?
alano12 (Dublin) - Posts: 2208 - 28/01/2017 19:30:50
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