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Lads we all know Health & Safety is ridiculous nowadays. They are so tight on guild lines etc. The decision was made by the fire brigade. I think they know best in this situation. They are a group of people who are respected worldwide. I honestly don't think the fire brigade sat down one day and decided to spite Dublin GAA supporters by not letting the flag fly. Just a thought, the Dubs often let of flairs on the hill. What happens, I know it's a long shot, some kid gets overexcited and lets off the flair, the flag could go up and do serious damage. Again it probably wouldn't happen but the risk is there. I'm sure other counties wouldn't be allowed to fly large flags so it's but just the dubs. I love the atmosphere on the hill. I love the fly flying before games. All adds to the spectacle. But things change and move on. Just have to live with it. The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 27/07/2017 12:11:58 2024394 Link
This so called "boycott" that the social media gurus of Dublin GAA are calling for is utter farce, the flag issue is not a call of the GAA it is a call of Dublin Fire Brigade and City Council. Personally I do not agree with this call but what are the GAA to do? Tell them both to F Off? Oh yes future planning applications for concerts or amendments to the ground would go very well then!!!! Perhaps the Hill would be shut altogether!!! Like it or not the GAA has to play ball with these bodies and this nonsense of over selling the Hill and being pushed against Perspex barriers is nonsense, never once have I seen such issues on the Hill and I've been there plenty of times with Dublin playing, quite honestly the Dublin County Board could do worse than completely dissassociate themselves from some of the those Facebook pages who if they aren't spouting vitriol themselves are openly encouraging it in the messages and replies their posts get. The genuine Dublin supporters are tarred with the same brush, unfairly, and are being done a huge disservice by these who seem to think they have the God given right to dictate any point to the GAA that they don't agree with Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 27/07/2017 12:45:32 2024413 Link
Replying To Liamwalkinstown: "This whole fiasco is the biggest load of bollocks I have heard in a long time. Some GAA fans would make you bloody cringe" Ah the blue pill Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 27/07/2017 13:10:10 2024426 Link
Replying To The_Fridge: "Lads we all know Health & Safety is ridiculous nowadays. They are so tight on guild lines etc. The decision was made by the fire brigade. I think they know best in this situation. They are a group of people who are respected worldwide. I honestly don't think the fire brigade sat down one day and decided to spite Dublin GAA supporters by not letting the flag fly. Just a thought, the Dubs often let of flairs on the hill. What happens, I know it's a long shot, some kid gets overexcited and lets off the flair, the flag could go up and do serious damage. Again it probably wouldn't happen but the risk is there. I'm sure other counties wouldn't be allowed to fly large flags so it's but just the dubs. I love the atmosphere on the hill. I love the fly flying before games. All adds to the spectacle. But things change and move on. Just have to live with it." The decision was not made by Dublin Fire Brigade. They tweeted it this morning saying CP make safety & security decisions themselves. DannyMcA (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 27/07/2017 13:20:22 2024432 Link
Replying To The_Fridge: "Lads we all know Health & Safety is ridiculous nowadays. They are so tight on guild lines etc. The decision was made by the fire brigade. I think they know best in this situation. They are a group of people who are respected worldwide. I honestly don't think the fire brigade sat down one day and decided to spite Dublin GAA supporters by not letting the flag fly. Just a thought, the Dubs often let of flairs on the hill. What happens, I know it's a long shot, some kid gets overexcited and lets off the flair, the flag could go up and do serious damage. Again it probably wouldn't happen but the risk is there. I'm sure other counties wouldn't be allowed to fly large flags so it's but just the dubs. I love the atmosphere on the hill. I love the fly flying before games. All adds to the spectacle. But things change and move on. Just have to live with it." Your wrong on almost everything there. first off fire brigade have stated today that it's croke park who make there own decisions on helath and safety not fire brigade. Then only recently at the Munster final cork supporters had a similiar flag passed over the terrace. At the very same game cork supporters had a flare which resulted in it been thrown onto an elderly man who was badly burned on the back and spent the match in the medics area receiving attention. Also croke park have yet to give any answer as to why they find know health and safety issue with having people spend the entire match packed into the aisle ways and preventing access to the exits surely that is more of an issue than a flag that apparently is fire retardant any way hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 27/07/2017 14:32:41 2024485 Link
Replying To hill16no1man: "Your wrong on almost everything there. first off fire brigade have stated today that it's croke park who make there own decisions on helath and safety not fire brigade. Then only recently at the Munster final cork supporters had a similiar flag passed over the terrace. At the very same game cork supporters had a flare which resulted in it been thrown onto an elderly man who was badly burned on the back and spent the match in the medics area receiving attention. Also croke park have yet to give any answer as to why they find know health and safety issue with having people spend the entire match packed into the aisle ways and preventing access to the exits surely that is more of an issue than a flag that apparently is fire retardant any way" If the fire brigade said that I stand corrected. The reports yesterday said different. As I've stated I like the flag. Hope it stays however boycotting the ventors (however much they cost) is silly. They have nothing to do with it, Croke Park still get paid so they won't care. I think this boycott is for the social media ones to feel important. I would say large will not be aloud in any ground weather it be Cork or Mayo who have used them before. Hill if you are so concerned about people standing in the aisles go to another area of the stadium, plenty to choose from. The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 27/07/2017 17:38:17 2024583 Link
Replying To Richieq: "This so called "boycott" that the social media gurus of Dublin GAA are calling for is utter farce, the flag issue is not a call of the GAA it is a call of Dublin Fire Brigade and City Council. Personally I do not agree with this call but what are the GAA to do? Tell them both to F Off? Oh yes future planning applications for concerts or amendments to the ground would go very well then!!!! Perhaps the Hill would be shut altogether!!! Like it or not the GAA has to play ball with these bodies and this nonsense of over selling the Hill and being pushed against Perspex barriers is nonsense, never once have I seen such issues on the Hill and I've been there plenty of times with Dublin playing, quite honestly the Dublin County Board could do worse than completely dissassociate themselves from some of the those Facebook pages who if they aren't spouting vitriol themselves are openly encouraging it in the messages and replies their posts get. The genuine Dublin supporters are tarred with the same brush, unfairly, and are being done a huge disservice by these who seem to think they have the God given right to dictate any point to the GAA that they don't agree with" Well according to the Dublin Fire Brigade today they said it's the GAA's decision..... Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 27/07/2017 17:38:21 2024584 Link
Replying To The_Fridge: "If the fire brigade said that I stand corrected. The reports yesterday said different. As I've stated I like the flag. Hope it stays however boycotting the ventors (however much they cost) is silly. They have nothing to do with it, Croke Park still get paid so they won't care. I think this boycott is for the social media ones to feel important. I would say large will not be aloud in any ground weather it be Cork or Mayo who have used them before. Hill if you are so concerned about people standing in the aisles go to another area of the stadium, plenty to choose from." I dont like sitting at matches and never have and wouldn't want to go to the stand as it's dull. I don't have a major issue with people standing in stairways but I'm pointing out to you how silly their excuse is that it's health and safety issue when surely a blind man can see a flag is hardly more of an issue than overcrowding an area that is ment to be free for access hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 27/07/2017 17:52:41 2024594 Link
Replying To Dubsfan28: "Well according to the Dublin Fire Brigade today they said it's the GAA's decision....." It is the correct decision and H & S is one issue. Why would anyone want to go to watch a match with their view blocked by some comedians holding a large flag blocking their view. browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 27/07/2017 19:31:11 2024614 Link
Replying To browncows: "It is the correct decision and H & S is one issue. Why would anyone want to go to watch a match with their view blocked by some comedians holding a large flag blocking their view." Why have people such a hard time understanding this, the flag doesn't block anybody's view of the match as it is not on display when the match is on. it is unfurled for five minutes prior to throw in before teams parade and goes back into the guys bag before throw in. hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 27/07/2017 20:26:06 2024630 Link
Replying To hill16no1man: "Why have people such a hard time understanding this, the flag doesn't block anybody's view of the match as it is not on display when the match is on. it is unfurled for five minutes prior to throw in before teams parade and goes back into the guys bag before throw in." Hill it's simple they don't read the previous posts , but still feel the need to put their tuppance halfpenny worth in , Its laughable you think this might have been raised as a subject if it were a case during the game you were under a forty foot flag , makes you wonder have some ever watched a Dublin game Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 27/07/2017 20:37:09 2024632 Link
Replying To browncows: "It is the correct decision and H & S is one issue. Why would anyone want to go to watch a match with their view blocked by some comedians holding a large flag blocking their view." Its the wrong decision h&s are you for real superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 27/07/2017 20:39:08 2024634 Link
Replying To browncows: "It is the correct decision and H & S is one issue. Why would anyone want to go to watch a match with their view blocked by some comedians holding a large flag blocking their view." Have you not read any of the posts or seen the flag at any Dublin v Meath game? The flag doesn't stay up during the game so it can't impair the view of anyone trying to watch the game. Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 27/07/2017 22:05:23 2024668 Link
Replying To Dubsfan28: "Have you not read any of the posts or seen the flag at any Dublin v Meath game? The flag doesn't stay up during the game so it can't impair the view of anyone trying to watch the game." Considering croke park belongs to all 32 counties and Dublin don't own it , albeit they like to think they do, maybe this should be voted on by all county boards. Why do the dub fans continually believe they are above everyone else when it comes to Croke park. Has made a ruling now deal with it. Farney1977 (Monaghan) - Posts: 59 - 27/07/2017 23:06:50 2024691 Link
Replying To Dubsfan28: "Have you not read any of the posts or seen the flag at any Dublin v Meath game? The flag doesn't stay up during the game so it can't impair the view of anyone trying to watch the game." Considering croke park belongs to all 32 counties and Dublin don't own it , albeit they like to think they do, maybe this should be voted on by all county boards. Why do the dub fans continually believe they are above everyone else when it comes to Croke park. Has made a ruling now deal with it. Farney1977 (Monaghan) - Posts: 59 - 27/07/2017 23:07:01 2024692 Link
I did not think it was so easy to wind up the Dubs- Most folk are not the slightest concerned whether the flag is, or is not on show, as the majority of supporters do not concern themselves with such issues - more interested in their team winning. Maybe we will leave ye with the big flag if you agree to pass sam around!! browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2342 - 27/07/2017 23:13:15 2024694 Link
Replying To browncows: "I did not think it was so easy to wind up the Dubs- Most folk are not the slightest concerned whether the flag is, or is not on show, as the majority of supporters do not concern themselves with such issues - more interested in their team winning. Maybe we will leave ye with the big flag if you agree to pass sam around!!" We can start with the O'Byrne Cup and then see what happens ;) Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 28/07/2017 00:16:26 2024713 Link
Replying To Farney1977: "Considering croke park belongs to all 32 counties and Dublin don't own it , albeit they like to think they do, maybe this should be voted on by all county boards. Why do the dub fans continually believe they are above everyone else when it comes to Croke park. Has made a ruling now deal with it." Maybe it should be voted around the county boards and then common sense can probably prevail instead of the nonsense of "health and safety" over a flag. Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 28/07/2017 00:18:25 2024714 Link
the GAA is being run by corporate suits now care less and less every year about supporters, clubs and players valley84 (Westmeath) - Posts: 1890 - 28/07/2017 00:21:00 2024715 Link
I've said it before and I'll say it again, ye have some first world problems in the capital . Ninety odd pages about a flag :-) I thought this was Waterford whispers when I read it. KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 28/07/2017 00:23:43 2024716 Link