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I have to say I am with my Dublin Gaels on this one....absolute madness to ban big flags due to a fire hazard. Has there ever been a fire in Croke Park due to a flag catching fire? I know some Mayo fans have brought a giant flag to games in the past and this year without any issue. So will county jerseys be the next thing banned? Croke Park Management are taking Croke Park down a road so far away from the ethos of the GAA. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 26/07/2017 09:46:00 2023669 Link 0 |
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Flags & items showing county colours are all part of the GAA, Dublin always bring life to the games. slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6480 - 26/07/2017 09:58:21 2023676 Link 0 |
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they have giant flags for munster games that go over the heads and there aint a problem with that janesboro (Limerick) - Posts: 1502 - 26/07/2017 10:03:22 2023684 Link 0 |
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From Castlebar to Pearce Stadium, Ennis and Thurles fans can bring giant flags, bottle caps, and meet their heroes on the field after. Long may it last but its a sad sight in corporate land Croke Park. janesboro (Limerick) - Posts: 1502 - 26/07/2017 10:04:40 2023685 Link 0 |
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if you want to see how much the Hill has changed in a few years due to bloody regulations, look at this Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 26/07/2017 10:23:02 2023697 Link 0 |
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Yew tree why didnt ye bring the big Mayo flay to Pearse stadium after talking about it for weeks? I know there was some people who took issue with it. Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 26/07/2017 10:29:47 2023702 Link 1 |
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Things don't change over night they are slow and creep up on you , then one day you look at reeling in the years and certain things stare you right in the face , then you remember the aiuld crack , this is madness but some jumped up more than me jobs worth is feeling very happy with himself today.
Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 26/07/2017 10:31:34 2023703 Link 1 |
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correction Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 26/07/2017 10:33:47 2023706 Link 0 |
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Another triumph of health and safety over common sense. Fire hazard FFS you could say that about almost any fabric. Maybe that's the next step, all clothes are a fire hazard so Hill 16 will now be a nudist colony. MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 26/07/2017 10:38:05 2023710 Link 1 |
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It was on the terrace in Galway that day but they couldn't unwind it as the wind was too strong. It did make an appearance in Ennis and there was great craic with the Clare fans. In 2013 there was no major issue on the hill with Mayo and Dublin fans practically 50/50...you will always have the odd skirmish. I remember a few Mayo fans unveiling a big Mayo flag on Hill 16 moments after we beat Dublin in the 2012 semi and the Dubs took it in good spirits going up wishing the lads well for the final. I seen some Galway fans had an issue with the possibility of a giant Mayo flag alright before the Connacht semi final....and calling that particular supporters group Ultras and referring them to soccer fans when nothing further could have been from the truth. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 26/07/2017 10:49:58 2023722 Link 1 |
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Not only that but my lid was taken off my water on the Hill at the Leinster final. My wife and one of my kids lids were left on in the Cusack. Go figure! DannyMcA (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 26/07/2017 10:56:32 2023728 Link 0 |
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Love the way some GAA people think it's the ultimate insult to refer to someone as a soccer fan. Like it's something to be ashamed of.
MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 26/07/2017 11:08:32 2023734 Link 3 |
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next will be no food or drink may be consumed in the stadium unless purchased inside at over inflated prices. To include water without a lid, hang sangwishes, fruit, choc bars, fizzy drinks again with no lid, belongings to be carried in a small clear bag and probably a slew of stewards searching you for contraband,
bulmccabe (Tyrone) - Posts: 361 - 26/07/2017 11:15:19 2023739 Link 0 |
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To be fair to croke part management on this particular issue, I understand it is Dublin County Council who have made this call.
cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5010 - 26/07/2017 11:31:40 2023754 Link 4 |
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First big flag I ever saw was Tipp Hurling fans
Scarabin (Dublin) - Posts: 116 - 26/07/2017 11:44:27 2023764 Link 0 |
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Love the way some GAA people think it's the ultimate insult to refer to someone as a soccer fan. Like it's something to be ashamed of. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13705 - 26/07/2017 12:02:46 2023775 Link 4 |
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I see we've both got the big red thumbs down from one poster/stalker who clearly thinks liking soccer IS something to be ashamed of! I think his carer told him to log off and eat his lunch..... Of course, chanting is considered a little too soccer, as well, except guess what, there was no such thing as chanting at soccer stadia either until someone thought to change things! MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 26/07/2017 12:23:12 2023790 Link 1 |
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Only an absolute a**hole would bring a flag that size to a match. Have some consideration for people who want to watch the match 890202 (Wexford) - Posts: 1278 - 26/07/2017 12:25:17 2023791 Link 4 |
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In fairness I'd imagine the idea would be to unfurl it prior to the throw in and possibly again at half time, otherwise it'd go down like the proverbial lead balloon.
MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 26/07/2017 12:34:44 2023801 Link 1 |
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Some fans treat a game like their sitting room....they want to sit in silence (as is their right) but then luck with displeasing eyes at the fan near them going mad. Your there to support, make noise and create an atmosphere. Big flags are not there to block views and are never unleashed during the game. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 26/07/2017 12:45:26 2023812 Link 2 |