Just have a look at todays "entertainment" pages on the RTE site. There is one in particular regarding whether or not some ex big brother non entity is pregnant, that just sums up the whole effing thing, who is she, why would anyone care and most importantly for me, why is my national broadcaster reporting it?

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 22/04/2010 13:22:58    625555

The Irish 'English' tabloids are worse than their mother papers across the water. Ireland, North & South, is a sneaky, backstabbing, gossipy, rumour mongering oasis and it's no wonder these papers and programmes flourish. Look at the workplace, every time someone leaves their lunch/tea table the ones left talk about him/her and I would defy anyone to deny that. People get a kick out of others misfortune and absolutely love the boss giving someone else a b*ll**king so long as it's not them. The Germans called it schadenfraude, taking pleasure at others misfortune and the word could have been invented for Ireland. It's also no wonder that Irish people were the biggest touts, informers, enforcers for the British Empire and colonial rule. They did the dirty work against the native people in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the nasty clearances of the native Americans in the 19th century. Ireland was Britain's b*t*h and it looks like nothing has changed given the fawning, adoring, worshipping obsession of ALL things British in the Southern media and much of the population North & South.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9819 - 22/04/2010 15:35:31    625759

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County: Antrim
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Would you ever give it a feckin rest...!!

Seriously you fecked up the Aftermath of the Celtic Tiger thread and now ur trying to do the same!

Start ur own feckin threads and pollute them with ur **** as much as you like... stay clear of threads that are there for a bit of a laugh! It's sunny outside for Gods sake give it a rest!

I mean that with all due respect....

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 22/04/2010 15:48:10    625775

Based on what you have just said Ulsterman, might I suggest that the status of Northern Ireland remain the same, that way the south can be our b*t*h like you say.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 22/04/2010 15:52:24    625781

From the website Brend's mentioned:

Another murder charge in Corrie?
King - More drama in store for her character Carla 'Coronation Street' is reportedly set for another murder storyline when Carla is wrongly accused of killing her estranged husband Tony.
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McFadden jets to UK for Katona showdown
McFadden got angry on Twitter. Brian McFadden has reportedly boarded a plane and is on his way to the UK to meet up with ex-wife Kerry Katona.
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BB star hit out at 'fake pregnancy' rumours
Chanelle Hayes is six months pregnant. Chanelle Hayes has denied reports that she's not pregnant after posting a picture of herself looking very slim on Twitter.



* Evans comments on Chiles' departure
* Pitt and Jolie set to tie the knot?
* Corrie's Tracy 'nastier than ever'
* Ugly Betty star set for BBC drama?
* Van Outen praises Over the Rainbow
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FOR *INSERT DEITY HERE*'S SAKE!!

JuanVeron (Westmeath) - Posts: 1866 - 22/04/2010 15:55:06    625785

...........but it's still true jimbo sunny or not.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9819 - 22/04/2010 16:05:02    625805

Yeah I get mine from a different irish website's entertainment section. It appears they get a feed from an american webiste as most of it is US related. every couple of days there is an absolute genius irony-free entertainment news-flash. I think Kelly Osbournes bunions was the nadir though.

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12378 - 22/04/2010 16:05:31    625806

You will note Juan, that every story featured relates to UK/US, is there ANYTHING occurring on these shores worthy of mention by our our own broadcaster?

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 22/04/2010 16:06:06    625807

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County: Antrim
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625805 ...........but it's still true jimbo sunny or not.

Yeah well save it for the appropriate threads man... you know what I mean...?

I'd be more than interested to read your views but on a more appropriate thread...

I'm sure it's true enough but what has Irish people rattin out the Aussies in the 19th century got to do with Kerry Katona's corn flakes... Jeeze man! I dont mind you preaching ur views but again there's a time and place and it aint here!

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 22/04/2010 16:22:09    625834

This might be of some interest to some folks up north. It's about a fairly well known Orange Man.

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Church Axes Gavin's Party


22.04.10

Charlotte Church has made Gavin Henson cancel his bachelor party.

The singer-and-presenter is reportedly worried about the rugby player's plans to fly out to Las Vegas with several of his pals ahead of their forthcoming wedding, and is insisting they throw a joint pre-martial party for their friends.

A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "He called up all his old pals and said he wanted to spend five days in Vegas drinking and partying. Gav wants it to be the party everyone remembers. All his friends are really up for it and his dad, Alan, is coming along too.

"Charlotte knows what Gav's schoolmates are like and reckons things will get out of hand. She's worried they'll shave his eyebrows off or get him arrested for something silly like being naked in the street.

"Now she's trying to talk Gav into having a joint do so she can keep her eye on him."

The 24-year-old star and her 28-year-old fiance - who have two children, Ruby, two, and 15-month-old Dexter - are reportedly hoping to tie the knot on Paradise Island in the Bahamas in the summer.

A source said: "Gavin and Charlotte are planning to get married in July. Gavin picked Paradise Island in the Bahamas because he likes the idea of seeing Charlotte walking down the beach in a wedding dress.

"They're hoping to exchange vows on one of the island's stunning white beaches, then have a glitzy reception afterwards. It's the perfect place for a romantic wedding."

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Boom!

JuanVeron (Westmeath) - Posts: 1866 - 22/04/2010 16:36:56    625854

You'll find that all the "celebs" have the same accent but it's getting more common.You hear it nearly everywhere.
I think the AA roadwatch ones are class.....soithboind after the redcow roindaboit.....wha?? To be fair I get a chuckle when I hear it.

northpole (Derry) - Posts: 739 - 22/04/2010 17:17:26    625911