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Can anyone clarify if these are the same lads who wanted to boycott the league matches this year after Mayo were given the same hill allocation as Dublin for the All Ireland replay? I can't really fault the GAA on this if they are being directed to do this by the city council/fire service. The safety of players and patrons is paramount. However, I'll be keeping an eye on the Aviva to see if the stadiums are treated equally. CletusVanDamme (Kerry) - Posts: 63 - 26/07/2017 21:59:17 2024188 Link
It's a flag, I think it's time that chill to be honest. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 26/07/2017 22:08:03 2024198 Link
The right protest would be to walk out in the 16th minute. Dublin usually have most games won at that stage anyway!! WildPundit (Tipperary) - Posts: 1709 - 26/07/2017 22:14:54 2024206 Link
Replying To CletusVanDamme: "Can anyone clarify if these are the same lads who wanted to boycott the league matches this year after Mayo were given the same hill allocation as Dublin for the All Ireland replay? I can't really fault the GAA on this if they are being directed to do this by the city council/fire service. The safety of players and patrons is paramount. However, I'll be keeping an eye on the Aviva to see if the stadiums are treated equally." Anything that may in some way contribute to creating a memorable atmosphere have long since been prohibited in the new Lansdowne Rd. I think they might yet ban the scoring of goals as people can't but concessions when they're celebrating a goal. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13718 - 26/07/2017 22:18:53 2024209 Link
Replying To MesAmis: "Anything that may in some way contribute to creating a memorable atmosphere have long since been prohibited in the new Lansdowne Rd. I think they might yet ban the scoring of goals as people can't but concessions when they're celebrating a goal." Yeah agree 100% with that. I used to do most of the internationals at the old Lansdowne. I've been to one since it was redeveloped. The 2-3 defeat to Russia. Kinda felt that night that everything had changed and like a lot of change, not for the better. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 26/07/2017 22:40:50 2024222 Link
Replying To WildPundit: "The right protest would be to walk out in the 16th minute. Dublin usually have most games won at that stage anyway!!" They're usually only walking in at that stage ;) cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5016 - 26/07/2017 23:03:25 2024236 Link
Replying To hill16no1man: "well you could bring alcohol to your seats in the stand for coldplay and u2 gigs but for a leinster championship match they wouldnt even let you have a bottle cap for coca cola to bring up onto the hill, i seen a 4 year old child not be allowed the bottle cap on their coca coal. something is definatly wrong when you can buy the same bottle in the shop outside the hill and walk in with the cap on." In fairness you'd need to drink a lot of pints to have to listen to Coldplay. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7360 - 27/07/2017 03:01:48 2024268 Link
I would imagine the main worry is to do with cigarettes, the Hill is a no smoking zone, do all adhere to the rules? I doubt it. If anyone smokes on the Hill in your general facility, you should ask them to put it out and the surrounding people should back you (in an ideal world) Some poster says they heard the flag was fireproof? I hope this is true as I would like the flag to stay and for people to act responsibly. We're on the run in now for a 3-in-a-row, its historic and the carnival atmosphere should be left to work it's way towards a possible almighty crescendo. These are things that keep gaelic football attractive to the onlooker, especially children, it makes them dream of wearing the jersey of their beloved county. Its what keeps the GAA alive. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 27/07/2017 03:02:31 2024269 Link
I know if you're a supporter under this flag it annoys you by Blocking your view but at the end of the day it's only a bit of craic, would pay the GAA better to guarantee that flairs aren't brought into the grounds like we have seen a few times at matches, they are a fire hazard riverboys (Mayo) - Posts: 1389 - 27/07/2017 08:14:00 2024280 Link
Yeah agree 100% with that. I used to do most of the internationals at the old Lansdowne. I've been to one since it was redeveloped. The 2-3 defeat to Russia. Kinda felt that night that everything had changed and like a lot of change, not for the better. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts:2054 - 26/07/2017 22:40:50 2024222 The PA system is blaring adverts and crap music at you from the moment you walk in right up until the referee blows the whistle for kick off. A slight respite for the arrival of the president and the anthems. The PA system starts up again when the referee blows the whistle for half time and it all starts again. They purposefully kill all chance of fan generated atmosphere for various reasons. If I hadn't already become a fan I don't think I'd go at all. There has been a movement in England to destroy the fan created atmosphere and it's that template that they are following in Lansdowne. Croke Park is nowhere near as bad but getting there imo. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13718 - 27/07/2017 08:52:54 2024290 Link
You can bring your small flag in, leave your big flag out, in out in out wave it all about. You do the Hokey Crokey and you turn around. That's what it's all about. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7360 - 27/07/2017 09:56:13 2024313 Link
Replying To MesAmis: "Yeah agree 100% with that. I used to do most of the internationals at the old Lansdowne. I've been to one since it was redeveloped. The 2-3 defeat to Russia. Kinda felt that night that everything had changed and like a lot of change, not for the better. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts:2054 - 26/07/2017 22:40:50 2024222 The PA system is blaring adverts and crap music at you from the moment you walk in right up until the referee blows the whistle for kick off. A slight respite for the arrival of the president and the anthems. The PA system starts up again when the referee blows the whistle for half time and it all starts again. They purposefully kill all chance of fan generated atmosphere for various reasons. If I hadn't already become a fan I don't think I'd go at all. There has been a movement in England to destroy the fan created atmosphere and it's that template that they are following in Lansdowne. Croke Park is nowhere near as bad but getting there imo." Yeah I hate that, Americanised generic big day out event experience. Even worse when music is played after a goal. Much as I like Song 2 by Blur I'd rather not hear it in that context. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 27/07/2017 10:42:02 2024341 Link
Replying To cavanman47: "They're usually only walking in at that stage ;)" LOL!! WildPundit (Tipperary) - Posts: 1709 - 27/07/2017 10:49:04 2024344 Link
Replying To MedwayIrish: " Replying To MesAmis: "Yeah agree 100% with that. I used to do most of the internationals at the old Lansdowne. I've been to one since it was redeveloped. The 2-3 defeat to Russia. Kinda felt that night that everything had changed and like a lot of change, not for the better. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts:2054 - 26/07/2017 22:40:50 2024222 The PA system is blaring adverts and crap music at you from the moment you walk in right up until the referee blows the whistle for kick off. A slight respite for the arrival of the president and the anthems. The PA system starts up again when the referee blows the whistle for half time and it all starts again. They purposefully kill all chance of fan generated atmosphere for various reasons. If I hadn't already become a fan I don't think I'd go at all. There has been a movement in England to destroy the fan created atmosphere and it's that template that they are following in Lansdowne. Croke Park is nowhere near as bad but getting there imo." Yeah I hate that, Americanised generic big day out event experience. Even worse when music is played after a goal. Much as I like Song 2 by Blur I'd rather not hear it in that context." We are slowly being controlled and automated into response , we are having the experience controlled and pushed upon us , the flag is just a flag you do however need to see it in a bigger context , we are not trusted to see replays , we are not trusted in the Hill , everything is too SANATISED is the stadium better than years before yes , is the standard of the pitch better yes , are the players fitter and more skillfull some would say yes , but is the match day craic experience better well that's the question. Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 27/07/2017 10:51:50 2024345 Link
I see Dublin Fire Brigade tweeted that Croke Park make their own decisions on safety and security! Curiouser & curiouser! DannyMcA (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 27/07/2017 11:01:17 2024349 Link
think you are right damo was at last years all ireland hurling final second it was over the crowd cheering drowned out by sliabh na mban at end of minor final limerick players in tears on ground having it rubbed in by PA blasting same song worst of all after losing to kilkenny in a gut wrenching semi final we were treated to that well known gaa ballad "cool for cats" and i would like limerick your a lady to have been played if we won Leave the music and songs until the cup being collected mind you at lions tour during breaks in play there was regular bob marley songs, i love bob marley music but not during a game please janesboro (Limerick) - Posts: 1502 - 27/07/2017 11:25:37 2024360 Link
Replying To Damothedub: " Replying To MedwayIrish: "[quote=MesAmis: "Yeah agree 100% with that. I used to do most of the internationals at the old Lansdowne. I've been to one since it was redeveloped. The 2-3 defeat to Russia. Kinda felt that night that everything had changed and like a lot of change, not for the better. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts:2054 - 26/07/2017 22:40:50 2024222 The PA system is blaring adverts and crap music at you from the moment you walk in right up until the referee blows the whistle for kick off. A slight respite for the arrival of the president and the anthems. The PA system starts up again when the referee blows the whistle for half time and it all starts again. They purposefully kill all chance of fan generated atmosphere for various reasons. If I hadn't already become a fan I don't think I'd go at all. There has been a movement in England to destroy the fan created atmosphere and it's that template that they are following in Lansdowne. Croke Park is nowhere near as bad but getting there imo." Yeah I hate that, Americanised generic big day out event experience. Even worse when music is played after a goal. Much as I like Song 2 by Blur I'd rather not hear it in that context." We are slowly being controlled and automated into response , we are having the experience controlled and pushed upon us , the flag is just a flag you do however need to see it in a bigger context , we are not trusted to see replays , we are not trusted in the Hill , everything is too SANATISED is the stadium better than years before yes , is the standard of the pitch better yes , are the players fitter and more skillfull some would say yes , but is the match day craic experience better well that's the question."]Yep, seen it all before Damo, that's exactly what's happened to the soccer in England, definitely in the top two leagues. Likewise in terms of the quality of play being vastly improved but that's only a small part of what most of us from a certain era are looking for, that ignores the whole idea of a sporting event being a social occasion. Social cleansing is what they've done in terms of the pricing and the environment. The authorities don't like tribalism, it scares them to think there's something bigger than the material commodities forced upon us. Can't remember who said it on here (I'm thinking maybe Mes or Jimbo) but the whole thing was compared to the Matrix - choose between the blue and red pill. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 27/07/2017 11:25:49 2024361 Link
This whole fiasco is the biggest load of bollocks I have heard in a long time. Some GAA fans would make you bloody cringe Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 27/07/2017 11:26:02 2024362 Link
Replying To MesAmis: "Yeah agree 100% with that. I used to do most of the internationals at the old Lansdowne. I've been to one since it was redeveloped. The 2-3 defeat to Russia. Kinda felt that night that everything had changed and like a lot of change, not for the better. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts:2054 - 26/07/2017 22:40:50 2024222 The PA system is blaring adverts and crap music at you from the moment you walk in right up until the referee blows the whistle for kick off. A slight respite for the arrival of the president and the anthems. The PA system starts up again when the referee blows the whistle for half time and it all starts again. They purposefully kill all chance of fan generated atmosphere for various reasons. If I hadn't already become a fan I don't think I'd go at all. There has been a movement in England to destroy the fan created atmosphere and it's that template that they are following in Lansdowne. Croke Park is nowhere near as bad but getting there imo." The trumpet through the PA in Lansdowne is the absolute nadir of this carry on. Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12121 - 27/07/2017 11:54:19 2024380 Link
GAA are right about this. Safety issue. Croke Park does not belong to Dublin, this is not a soccer stadium in UK. Do the patrons under the giant flag even see the field? maroondiesel (Mayo) - Posts: 1197 - 27/07/2017 12:11:31 2024393 Link