Don't think we should be linking the GAA in such a clear fashion to one particular soccer team.

tyroneed (Tyrone) - Posts: 753 - 19/06/2013 19:27:26    1411036

Why?

51longago (Mayo) - Posts: 2981 - 19/06/2013 19:41:03    1411046

Well I'm sure the GAA had loads of other clubs lining up but really that's not the point is it? I think it's a good initiative and Celtic are unique in terms of the Irish identity associated with them. Twice I have been to Parkhead where the GAA club in Glasgow have been doing collections outside the ground. I know some people don't buy into Celtic's background and other are positively enraged by it but surely people would have to be severely twisted to give out about a scheme that is aimed at promoting youth development through sport in disadvantaged areas.

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 19/06/2013 19:55:48    1411053

Can't see a problem myself, in fact its to be admired. Well done Jim McGuinness and Celtic FC.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 19/06/2013 20:04:42    1411062

Isnt the GAA supposed to be moving away from sectarianism??

bad.monkey (USA) - Posts: 4655 - 19/06/2013 20:09:21    1411068

I didn't realise the GAA had a problem with sectarianism BM! You live and learn.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 19/06/2013 20:13:09    1411071

Oh no the aul sectarian/Celtic/thugs/ blah blah. Celtic are not sectarian , never were and never will be even you're welcome at paradise.

Grafitti on the wall!!

51longago (Mayo) - Posts: 2981 - 19/06/2013 20:13:24    1411072

bad.monkey
County: USA
Posts: 3515

1411068
Isnt the GAA supposed to be moving away from sectarianism??


So you allow this to go, it is lies, an insult to Celtic and its wider family but you won't let my post go by in defence. I had a feeling this project won't sit too well with the right wing castle catholic elitist conservative GAA types.

51longago (Mayo) - Posts: 2981 - 19/06/2013 20:20:31    1411084

Maybe the GAA will also link up with clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea and Man Utd in the future.

After all those clubs also have quite size-able fanbases in Ireland too and would probably be able to provide a bit more financial backing than Celtic could.

if_in_doubt (Kildare) - Posts: 3692 - 19/06/2013 20:26:56    1411087

Suppose our cringe inducing Leader will have to ask his bosses in Europe if it is okay for this scheme to go ahead seen that every other decision he makes is dictated by the EU/IMF.

lilywhite1 (Kildare) - Posts: 3049 - 19/06/2013 20:29:03    1411090

Isnt the GAA supposed to be moving away from sectarianism??

And what do adults think?

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 19/06/2013 20:36:05    1411096

lilywhite1
County: Kildare
Suppose our cringe inducing Leader will have to ask his bosses in Europe if it is okay for this scheme to go ahead seen that every other decision he makes is dictated by the EU/IMF.

I think Liam O'Neill pretty much has carte blanche.

Marlon_JD (Tipperary) - Posts: 1823 - 19/06/2013 20:48:10    1411107

The sectarian comments need to be substantiated, it is total misinformation. Sectarianism is not tolerated at Celtic park.

51longago (Mayo) - Posts: 2981 - 19/06/2013 20:49:55    1411111

lilywhite1
County: Kildare
Suppose our cringe inducing Leader will have to ask his bosses in Europe if it is okay for this scheme to go ahead seen that every other decision he makes is dictated by the EU/IMF.

+1

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 19/06/2013 20:49:59    1411112

To be honest some people probably find there to be a bit of a grey area relating to sectarianism.

Some might mistake it for bigotry.

And while bigotry might not be acceptable at Celtic Park unfortunately it doesn't stop a small element of their fans from engaging in it.

if_in_doubt (Kildare) - Posts: 3692 - 19/06/2013 21:05:52    1411127

if_in_doubt
County: Kildare
Posts: 2118

1411127 To be honest some people probably find there to be a bit of a grey area relating to sectarianism.

Some might mistake it for bigotry.

And while bigotry might not be acceptable at Celtic Park unfortunately it doesn't stop a small element of their fans from engaging in it.

If ye want to discuss Celtics HIstory go onto a soccer forum or politics .ie

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 19/06/2013 21:11:55    1411134

AthCliath
County: Dublin
Posts: 2052

If ye want to discuss Celtics HIstory go onto a soccer forum or politics .ie

No I don't particularly want to discuss Celtics history but thanks for singling me out though, it's nice to feel special sometimes.

if_in_doubt (Kildare) - Posts: 3692 - 19/06/2013 21:20:01    1411141

Down with this sort of thing!

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 19/06/2013 21:28:18    1411155

The day Dublin come to a similar arrangement with 'The Pool' or 'Unirer' is the day I shred the ballraíocht card :-)

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 20/06/2013 08:21:42    1411186

Careful now.

iarmhi_an_mhaith (Westmeath) - Posts: 280 - 20/06/2013 08:23:19    1411187