agreed wexford farmer- the gaa just firslty reaslise that it is run by the political equivalent of sinn fein - if they took their heads out of the sand the gaa could become a great organistion- but im afraid you only have to go to any club of county and see that there isnt any intelligent people running the gaa- in rugby its the exact opposite and that is why it is so well ran

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 05/12/2010 13:11:53    827777

but we have to make sure to ensure that we abolish this ponciness that is in rugby and certainly ensure that it doesnt enter GAA

gaafarmer (Wexford) - Posts: 280 - 05/12/2010 13:32:14    827786

i suppose you could turn that one on its head- should the gaa lose its boggerness? same thing really when ya think about it! i admit some people in rugby are full of themselves but the same can be said in gaa - there is more hair dye in gaa than in rubgy and also there is definately more ponsy boots in gaa- this cant be denied

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 05/12/2010 13:42:33    827795

well really the boggerness is how us irish people were raised so the gaa has inherited that from the irish culture, whereas the posher rugby culture has come across the irish sea from foreign lands. I think it would be a pity if the gaa lost its bogger culture because its who we are and in these modern times, the gaa and and a nice pint down at the local is all we have left that links us with the irish people who have gone before us

gaafarmer (Wexford) - Posts: 280 - 05/12/2010 14:18:34    827827

farmer- we all came from across the ocean... same can be said about rugby it was developed and run by upper classes (who we all must admit do an excellent job) would it not be a shame to lose that either, also the same can be said about a few pints and the rugby

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 05/12/2010 14:25:30    827831

these rugby gents think they are better than the rest of us.... lawdydah

gaafarmer (Wexford) - Posts: 280 - 05/12/2010 15:06:24    827875

the heartbeat of the nation without a doubt thanks to the great work done by the irfu in the schools clubs and communities. anywhere wher there is a rugby club and a gaa club which one is the community club? i rest my case, the irfu is a family organisation, can the same be said for the gaa when there is any real alternative available?

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 05/12/2010 15:13:24    827883

When in at the rugby club you get the feel that they think they are better than you and look down atus GAA type

gaafarmer (Wexford) - Posts: 280 - 05/12/2010 15:15:48    827887

the GAA is certainly the community club... for example here in wexford there are only 4 rugby teams which are situated in the larger towns.. nobody knows anybody in these clubs... whereas there is a GAA club in every town, parish and half-parish in the county which brings the whole community together to enjoy playing and supporting alongside their brothers, sisters, cousins, friends and all. I rest my case.....

gaafarmer (Wexford) - Posts: 280 - 05/12/2010 15:26:10    827892

Yes driving us Nordies mad ha ha ha 1999 !

fortyfive (Tyrone) - Posts: 5929 - 05/12/2010 15:56:09    827910

Not a major Rugby fan, I used to play it but gave it up to concentrate on GAA. Those who believe it is purely the pastime of D4 types have obviously never played it in certain parts of Limerick City. It may be the game of the classes in Dublin and Cork, but is very much the peoples game in Limerick. It's disappointing how much the GAA have struggled in Limerick City actually.

roundball (Tipperary) - Posts: 2514 - 05/12/2010 16:24:45    827930

i dont think its a point of rugby people thinking they are better is more an inferiority complex on the part of gaa people

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 05/12/2010 19:26:55    828017

a minority group makes up the majority of the rugby community..... shall remain nameless...

gaafarmer (Wexford) - Posts: 280 - 05/12/2010 20:15:12    828053

munster and ospreys this weekend- cant wait this should be a classic, this will be perfect example of how rugby is top dog in this country- there will be higher viewing numbers for this match and its on sky than for all the gaa provincial gaa finals that are free to air- says it all really- THIS IS RUGBY COUNTRY!!

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 08/12/2010 17:40:37    829720

Rugby Country ?? Ha Ha Ha in MAYO !!!

Cavan_Slasher (Cavan) - Posts: 10253 - 08/12/2010 18:08:37    829744

liathtoidboy what are you going on a forum with all gaa people for if all you talk about is rugby and mock us about gaa and the way we play our sport. at the end of the day this isnt a rugby country, theres just a few boys in the wealthier parts of ireland who are so caught up on their own little cloud they havent a clue what the rest of the country are doing..

gaafarmer (Wexford) - Posts: 280 - 08/12/2010 20:56:54    829888

Farmer you havent a clue what your on about
Rugby is far and away the biggest sport in Munster bar a few pockets in south kerry and north Tipp.
And even Tipp and Kerry now are producing huge numbers of players to the Munster Squad
Rugby is without doubt THE sport in Munster.

Mikeynora (Limerick) - Posts: 888 - 09/12/2010 09:52:36    829979

I love the Gaa and Rugby in equal measures and am involved with clubs in each code. The attitude on here is pathetic. You can like both. Some people on here like to pretend that they are die hard Gaa and nothing else, as if that makes them more patriotic. Get a grip lads and ladies, it is a small minority in rugby circles that think they are above everyone else, so don't paint everyone with the elitist brush!

jonny1951 (Mayo) - Posts: 1431 - 09/12/2010 10:16:02    829992

Johnny Sexton was asked about this campaign in the Metro and whether Ireland really was "Rugby Country". He didn't say yes.

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12452 - 09/12/2010 10:26:44    829996

jonny51 id say its more they know they are better- they have the bank balance to prove it

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 09/12/2010 11:33:30    830041