AfricanGael
County: UK
Posts: 281

1245877 Is Katie's mum and dad from England or is her mum Irish?

tell us

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 15/08/2012 17:34:53    1245906

AfricanGael
County: UK
Posts: 281

1245187 The irish media are harmless but the public buy into this junk.

True, could you recommend some other media they could buy into

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 15/08/2012 17:36:54    1245909

The battle continues hillman because I think you're full of it, a malcontent who can't admit to anything. I'm sure the feeling is mutual, the difference is I don't care.

Anyhoo, moving on, what does everyone think of Katie becoming professional? I see on the news she is meeting some professional reps or something tomorrow. I reckon she'll definitely go professional and it will probably play a big part in putting female boxing on the map and will probably be noted as a legacy of hers.

Thoughts?

I reckon she's worked hard enough and if there's a well paying career there, then good on her

gigoer (Wexford) - Posts: 1998 - 15/08/2012 21:38:44    1246092

dont think theres enough money in it gigoer..and professional also a different animal and a far more brutal sport compared to amateur boxing which is relatively timid compare to pro

ffgg (Longford) - Posts: 2571 - 15/08/2012 21:57:28    1246107

gigoer
County: Wexford
Posts: 1925

1246092
The battle continues hillman because I think you're full of it, a malcontent who can't admit to anything. I'm sure the feeling is mutual, the difference is I don't care.

no i dont have an opinion on you and thats where you have a problem,, what battle like come on its a forum to talk about gaa matters ? your seriously obsessed with me i think its kind of weird

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 16/08/2012 09:55:37    1246147

Why can't we have a GAA personality who can profess their belief in Jesus?

worple (Roscommon) - Posts: 351 - 16/08/2012 10:20:00    1246164

worple
County: Roscommon
Posts: 133

1246164 Why can't we have a GAA personality who can profess their belief in Jesus?

I do.

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 16/08/2012 11:16:06    1246213

For what reason worple...? I go to GAA games to watch the football not to listen to them chatting about some guy who was around 2000 years ago...!

Lifford Gael (Donegal) - Posts: 1925 - 16/08/2012 11:18:32    1246215

Just another thought worple..... I much prefer to hear the line 'Durcan saves' as opposed to 'Jesus saves'....has more relevance during a match.....!

Lifford Gael (Donegal) - Posts: 1925 - 16/08/2012 11:29:34    1246225

been on the hill in the past and there were a lot of people praying to "jayus" , "jayus christ" "sweet mother of divine jayus" and "jaysus h christ". I think theres enough of those prayers in croke park in any game :)

Having said all that Katie Taylor , Gold = magic. I just hope she gets the right support and makes the right decision for her about her future.
Thanks be to Katie for showing us that there are still people in Ireland that through discipline , hard work and dedication achieve at the very highest level.

spmccann (Dublin) - Posts: 209 - 16/08/2012 11:43:12    1246235

spmccann
County: Dublin
Posts: 119

1246235 been on the hill in the past and there were a lot of people praying to "jayus" , "jayus christ" "sweet mother of divine jayus" and "jaysus h christ". I think theres enough of those prayers in croke park in any game :)

not forgetting"lantern Jaze"

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 16/08/2012 12:15:32    1246265

dhorse
County: Laois
Posts: 10939)

not forgetting"lantern Jaze"

Thats the jesus who shines the light.

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 16/08/2012 20:45:47    1246699

Taking nothing away from Katie who is a great athlete but it's time for some honest reflection. Some people like myself believe she didn't win the fight against the Russian who has every right to feel agrieved; her opponent landed the more telling shots in the fight and clearly won the 3rd round. She put Katie on the floor and Taylor should have taken a standing count. It appears some are getting carried away on tide of blind devotion, misguided loyalty and OLE OLE OLE nonsense.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9840 - 16/08/2012 21:24:01    1246727

Ulsterman
County: Antrim
Posts: 5424

HAHA,
Obviously know nothing about boxing.

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 16/08/2012 21:43:47    1246742

Some of the boxing fraternity I know have said she got a very lucky decision; I would ask people to go and watch the fight honestly without the "Top of the Mornin, sure to be sure, isn't she a great girl altogether" glasses on that Irish people tend to do.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9840 - 16/08/2012 21:47:01    1246747

Ulsterman
County: Antrim
Posts: 5424

1246727 Taking nothing away from Katie who is a great athlete but it's time for some honest reflection. Some people like myself believe she didn't win the fight against the Russian who has every right to feel agrieved; her opponent landed the more telling shots in the fight and clearly won the 3rd round. She put Katie on the floor and Taylor should have taken a standing count. It appears some are getting carried away on tide of blind devotion, misguided loyalty and OLE OLE OLE nonsense.

The russian is a bit like you ulsterman , loads of swinging but not too many telling blows.

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 16/08/2012 21:47:22    1246748

Ulsterman
County: Antrim
Posts: 5424
On the floor? your a scream, how many have you had?

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4968 - 16/08/2012 21:48:55    1246750

Going against the grain seems to be a cardinal sin in Ireland. I actually have my own opinions unlike most of the Irish populace who are told what to believe by the Establishment and don't diverse. That's why ordinary people take hit after hit for the sins of the Establishment; they haven't got the cajones to think for themselves.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9840 - 16/08/2012 21:56:16    1246755

Ulsterman
County: Antrim
Posts: 5427

1246755 Going against the grain seems to be a cardinal sin in Ireland. I actually have my own opinions unlike most of the Irish populace who are told what to believe by the Establishment and don't diverse. That's why ordinary people take hit after hit for the sins of the Establishment; they haven't got the cajones to think for themselves.

Can i follow you ulsterman, your so lucky to have your own opinion on matters, and your so non judgemental when it comes to things all oirish.

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 16/08/2012 22:00:29    1246763

Boxer Michael Conlan's phone stolen by Dublin pickpockets
Reads the Independent headline.

Olympic hero signing autographs and got pick pocketed all his photo's of his Olympic experience ..Usain Bolt etc gone.

Tyronetim (Tyrone) - Posts: 1254 - 17/08/2012 10:15:08    1246807