I'm conscious that not all contributors to a GAA forum are into the foreign game aswell like myself but I thought I'd pose the question anyway.

Would you prefer it, unlikely as it is, if Ireland were to win the Euros, or for your county to the AI either in football or hurling?

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9819 - 06/06/2012 15:35:14    1188309

As much as i love my country and as much as it would be great to win the Euro's, i would prefer to see Galway winning Sam or Liam in a heartbeat.

tribeinbrum (Galway) - Posts: 4155 - 06/06/2012 15:39:16    1188313

My county to win the all Ireland even doh I do like soccer but nowhere near as much as gaa.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 06/06/2012 15:40:50    1188316

Def Louth to win Sam or a Leinster at least.

OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 06/06/2012 15:42:39    1188319

I would rather Armagh win the All Ireland in Football or Hurling. I'm not a big fan of soccer but I always support Ireland and they have already done the country proud, I was in west Belfast today and the place is covered in green, white and gold for the football so it's great to see so much national pride out there.

Tom1916 (Armagh) - Posts: 2001 - 06/06/2012 15:45:17    1188323

Our under 12s to win their league to be honest!

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 06/06/2012 15:45:48    1188324

I have to say I'd be the same in that I'd prefer a Donegal AI football win.

But what about the likes of young Kerry and Kilkenny fans who also love soccer? Would they forego their almost annual AI win for the sake of an Irish win at the Euros?

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9819 - 06/06/2012 15:47:32    1188326

Tom1916
County: Armagh
Posts: 1411

1188323
I was in west Belfast today and the place is covered in green, white and gold for the football

Would that be the same gold that is on the Armagh jersey?

OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 06/06/2012 15:48:27    1188327

As my country is not in the Euros I would like a 4th All Ireland ,but I would also love to see Rep of Ireland do well also !.

fortyfive (Tyrone) - Posts: 5929 - 06/06/2012 15:52:15    1188329

the very same Ollie

Tom1916 (Armagh) - Posts: 2001 - 06/06/2012 15:53:14    1188331

I'd take far greater pleasure in seeing Wexford lift Sam/Liam than see Ireland lift the Euro trophy. Fat chance of any of them happening anyway.

That's not to say I wouldn't like to see Ireland do well, to me Soccer is nothing compared to GAA & Rugby but I must admit I am getting caught up in the excitement and build up to it all.

Let's hope the country gets a good lift and has a good laugh over the next few weeks

gigoer (Wexford) - Posts: 1998 - 06/06/2012 15:55:56    1188334

I am a big Ireland supporter, have travelled to numerous away games and made it to Japan/Korea in 2002. The current team are not the most talented, but they are an honest and hard-working bunch who wear their hearts on their sleeves to represent the country. I would have as much respect for the likes of Dunne and Given as I would for any GAA player.

In saying all that, and recognizing what a boost a Euros win would do for the country, I'd still prefer to see Cork win an All-Ireland, particularly in football. Not sure why but I find as I am getting older that the GAA means more to me than some of the other codes I would have watched equally in the past.

eviemonkey (Cork) - Posts: 308 - 06/06/2012 16:00:37    1188337

Il take an all ireland over the euro any day but i suppose it may depend where you are from...but it this way would there be more excitment and celebration in your home town or village if your county won sam/liam or Ireland won the euro's??

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11651 - 06/06/2012 16:01:39    1188340

I s'pose the only agurement is if your county wins AI, your county celebrates

If Ireland lift the Euro, the whole country celebrates

Perhaps there is something to be said for the Soccer after all

(Although I feel like a traitor for saying that)

gigoer (Wexford) - Posts: 1998 - 06/06/2012 16:49:47    1188394

I have to say I have no interest in it at all and unless I am with people who are watching the matches will not bother. When is it over?

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 06/06/2012 16:59:20    1188403

I go to all the Ireland home internationals and have been to a few away games in the past. I'm also a season ticket holder for the Pride of the Northside and I'm going to the Croatia game on Sunday.

However, given the choice I'd rather see Sam or Liam Liffeyside in 2012 then us win the Euros. Obviously I'd still love it if somehow we manged to do a Greece on it!

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13819 - 06/06/2012 17:10:49    1188420

hurlingdub
County: Dublin
Posts: 3971

1188403
I have to say I have no interest in it at all and unless I am with people who are watching the matches will not bother. When is it over?

It could all be over in a matter of 8 days for us!

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13819 - 06/06/2012 17:12:26    1188421

OLLIE
County: Louth
Posts: 3843

1188327 Tom1916
County: Armagh
Posts: 1411

1188323
I was in west Belfast today and the place is covered in green, white and gold for the football

Would that be the same gold that is on the Armagh jersey?

Tom1916
County: Armagh
Posts: 1412

the very same Ollie

I'd say you love a nice drink of Gold Juice with your breakfast Tom, do you?

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 06/06/2012 17:21:21    1188427

You have to put your country before your county, any day of the week. Its a no brainer.

AfricanGael (UK) - Posts: 1947 - 06/06/2012 17:23:37    1188430

MesAmis
County: Dublin
Posts: 4532

1188420 I go to all the Ireland home internationals and have been to a few away games in the past. I'm also a season ticket holder for the Pride of the Northside and I'm going to the Croatia game on Sunday.

I used to go to the odd home game for Ireland over the years, certainly not regularly mind you, but have seen them play in the Old Lansdowne 3/4 times, 2/3 times in Croker and 3/4 times in the Aviva but I've kinda given up on it. Think the last game I was at was Macedonia in 2011, over a year ago now

Nothing that compares to the amount of times I've been to the Wexford hurlers/footballers and Leinster rugby.

But I have to say fair play to you Mes, that's a true supporter talking. Enjoy Sunday.

And like you, I fear our participation will be restricted to 8 days!

Here's hoping we are wrong...

gigoer (Wexford) - Posts: 1998 - 06/06/2012 17:29:30    1188434