FabSwingers.com forum: Family before GAA

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Have just been listening to the tipperary manager giving out because Leitrim could not field a team for a league match against Down on Saturday. He claimed that the integrity of the league has been damaged because of leitrims decision.But surely the welfare of the players and their families are more important than a league match.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I mean the Tippett hurlers flew to Spain in March. I wouldnt be taking my safety leads off them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That was an idiotic remark in the middle of a Pandemic

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

GAA is a holy cow, can't be doing wrong and not to be touched. How dare you thinking of family first!

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

Sums up the gaa don't it .

Never was a fan of gaa....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently a fervent belief in the GAA protects you from covid, it's a bit like holy water

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Louth football captain gave an interview to the Irish Independent and stated he has seen no covid testing for his panel. That is a very worrying statement. I was thought inter county players would be tested regular. If they are not, then they should not be playing and travelling to matches and training in large groups and interacting with 15+ other player from a different county. It is another weak link in the Level 5 plan. Citizens are being told to stay within their own county or 5k for exercise, and we know the restrictions on house visits, but inter county GAA player can travel all over the country with possibly no testing......?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I enjoy the GAA as much as the next person.But I applaud Leitrim for making the right decision for themselves and their county.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Inter county Gaa got the go ahead to take part even if it went to L5. Should have forgotten about the league though and just run the championship

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment "

Professional athletes, football (soccer) are in a highly monitored bubbles and test daily. The Irish international football team were tested 2 to 3 time per day. They are isolated from their families etc.

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element."
it doesnt add to my frustration. In a time of doom and gloom it's great to have the best sport in the world ( hurling) on tv to view. I understand why people think it shouldn't go ahead though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element."

Most elite sports that are continuing are not in highly monitored bubbles. The Irish Premier division as an example.

I'm not saying it should continue, I actually believe it should be cancelled along with all sport.

For the 6 weeks we all have to make an effort.

My only point was that the GAA isn't being given different treatment here.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element.it doesnt add to my frustration. In a time of doom and gloom it's great to have the best sport in the world ( hurling) on tv to view. I understand why people think it shouldn't go ahead though. But do you think the pleasure you get from watching a hurling match is worth one life."
sure if that's the case I wouldnt do anything in life either. I wouldnt stir outside the door incase I infect somebody. Bottom line is the medical experts, tony holohan and NPHET gave IC gaa the go ahead in level 5. For me it all comes down to how much they will be tested.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element.it doesnt add to my frustration. In a time of doom and gloom it's great to have the best sport in the world ( hurling) on tv to view. I understand why people think it shouldn't go ahead though. But do you think the pleasure you get from watching a hurling match is worth one life.sure if that's the case I wouldnt do anything in life either. I wouldnt stir outside the door incase I infect somebody. Bottom line is the medical experts, tony holohan and NPHET gave IC gaa the go ahead in level 5. For me it all comes down to how much they will be tested."
I see you are a tipperary man what's your opinion on your county manager's comments on leitrim failing to field again Down.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element.it doesnt add to my frustration. In a time of doom and gloom it's great to have the best sport in the world ( hurling) on tv to view. I understand why people think it shouldn't go ahead though. But do you think the pleasure you get from watching a hurling match is worth one life.sure if that's the case I wouldnt do anything in life either. I wouldnt stir outside the door incase I infect somebody. Bottom line is the medical experts, tony holohan and NPHET gave IC gaa the go ahead in level 5. For me it all comes down to how much they will be tested. I see you are a tipperary man what's your opinion on your county manager's comments on leitrim failing to field again Down."
I couldn't give a hoot about the league. If leitrim had a covid hit squad they were right not too field

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By *uperchampMan
over a year ago

dublin

Bring back Joe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element.

Most elite sports that are continuing are not in highly monitored bubbles. The Irish Premier division as an example.

I'm not saying it should continue, I actually believe it should be cancelled along with all sport.

For the 6 weeks we all have to make an effort.

My only point was that the GAA isn't being given different treatment here."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Quite frankly this sport thing is fucking nonsense IMO, what on earth puts their "need" above everyone else's.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Quite frankly this sport thing is fucking nonsense IMO, what on earth puts their "need" above everyone else's. "
because the stage were gone too, 8 months into this, people need some bit of release and enjoyment to keep them somewhat sane. Gaa players were interviewed the other day and said as such. They love playing and giving a sense of enjoyment to fans in a time of despair .

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

Yeah problem is the parties after the matches where enjoyment hooks up with covid-19.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah problem is the parties after the matches where enjoyment hooks up with covid-19.

Yes the celebrations are another issue as seen in the club county finals.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah problem is the parties after the matches where enjoyment hooks up with covid-19.

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I honestly think it's crazy that they are playing the 17th & u20 championships never mind Adult grades.

Personally I wouldn't be going back to any intercounty setup, but I suppose all the players have a choice too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ahhhh......the GAA......the elite

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ahhhh......the GAA......the elite

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lets not forget the that the GAA tied themselves into contracts with SKY, RTE and others. If there is no live GAA games then they have to reimburse these companies. Much the same as Soccer, golf and numerous other Elite sport.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lets not forget the that the GAA tied themselves into contracts with SKY, RTE and others. If there is no live GAA games then they have to reimburse these companies. Much the same as Soccer, golf and numerous other Elite sport. "
That's another money making exercise that the GAA tried by selling the rights to screen matches on a foreign channel.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Goodpoint......forgot about that

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

It's given an elite status as it's inter county. Best players in the country playing. It was also passed to be played under level 5 by holohan and co. Just remains to be seen what happens

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

"Quite frankly this sport thing is fucking nonsense IMO, what on earth puts their "need" above everyone else's. because the stage were gone too, 8 months into this, people need some bit of release and enjoyment to keep them somewhat sane. Gaa players were interviewed the other day and said as such. They love playing and giving a sense of enjoyment to fans in a time of despair . do you only listen to the side of the story you agree with? Plenty of gaa players and managers have also said the season shouldn't go ahead. There was so much damage done over the last few weeks from county finals celebrations that have been a big factor in us locking down again county final celebrations are a completely different kettle of fish to IC gaa. "
a lot of players were unable to play last weekend due to isolating after county finals celebrations so they're not very different

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Quite frankly this sport thing is fucking nonsense IMO, what on earth puts their "need" above everyone else's. because the stage were gone too, 8 months into this, people need some bit of release and enjoyment to keep them somewhat sane. Gaa players were interviewed the other day and said as such. They love playing and giving a sense of enjoyment to fans in a time of despair . do you only listen to the side of the story you agree with? Plenty of gaa players and managers have also said the season shouldn't go ahead. There was so much damage done over the last few weeks from county finals celebrations that have been a big factor in us locking down again county final celebrations are a completely different kettle of fish to IC gaa. a lot of players were unable to play last weekend due to isolating after county finals celebrations so they're not very different "
I'm on about when championship starts next week. Are you going to have covid in some county squads? Of course you are, it's inevitable. Life is trying to continue while living with the thing. Gaa inter county players I imagine will live a very secluded life in the hope of not been infected and get the championship finished.

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

The issue is they are not tested like the professional sports in this country.Most club people actually feel the GAA shouldn't be going ahead.I applaud Leitrim for taking a stand, the likes of the Tipp manager and David Brady pushing an agenda always, we are expected to stay at home to protect ourselves but yet the Gaa inter County players can go all over the country risking their own health and that of their communities.Its ridiculous.I am strong Gaa man who played for many years but I cant agree with the approach they have taken.Im surprised the players association arent coming out to support testing amongst them at the very least.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The issue is they are not tested like the professional sports in this country.Most club people actually feel the GAA shouldn't be going ahead.I applaud Leitrim for taking a stand, the likes of the Tipp manager and David Brady pushing an agenda always, we are expected to stay at home to protect ourselves but yet the Gaa inter County players can go all over the country risking their own health and that of their communities.Its ridiculous.I am strong Gaa man who played for many years but I cant agree with the approach they have taken.Im surprised the players association arent coming out to support testing amongst them at the very least."

This

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By *aucyladMan
over a year ago

Dublin

The GPA apparently have now sought testing and the Gaa are agreeing,if that can be agreed then it would reduce many fears amongst those involved.However expect alot of squads to be impacted over the coming months as its inevitable there will be positive results. There panels will be constantly getting extended and changed.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"The GPA apparently have now sought testing and the Gaa are agreeing,if that can be agreed then it would reduce many fears amongst those involved.However expect alot of squads to be impacted over the coming months as its inevitable there will be positive results. There panels will be constantly getting extended and changed."
GPA also did a survey with players. I think 60 % wanted to continue and some wanted more resources available, I'd say that's the testing etc.

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

Ok I'll say it , Gaelic sports are shite. No need to reply I know I'm right

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

Lol @ GAA being considered an "elite" sport.

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By *he SophisticatsCouple
over a year ago

Casa Del Fun

"Lol @ GAA being considered an "elite" sport."

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Gaa is not professional but is the very same as professional in everything but name. Diet, the way they train etc etc plus they're the best 30 or so players in the country in hurling and football. I think the issue people have is they have to go 2 work.

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By *aywhatnowMan
over a year ago

North County

"Gaa is not professional but is the very same as professional in everything but name. Diet, the way they train etc etc plus they're the best 30 or so players in the country in hurling and football. I think the issue people have is they have to go 2 work. "

common sense.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

The issue is we don't know how 'professional' the testing is. The interaction in a large group, with other large groups, travelling across county borders and then back to their communities. It is not essential. The season is a wipe out anyway and whoever wins will have an astrix mark beside their name. Then you have potential celebrations. It is not essential for players or viewers. I have nothing against the GAA. Fantastic games and organisation.its not essential like work but it's great for the mind space when people have little or no enjoyments. All these players I'd imagine will be travelling individually and texting will be ramped up. The approach will be completely different. If holohan gave it the go ahead. I'm happy enough with that that's all that matters! Forget that these players have young families and elderly parents or grandparents or that they're travelling the country risking their own health or their families health or their co workers health, as long as you're happy you have hit the nail on the head. These lads have all the free will to opt out? Do you know why most wont? Because they're actually looking forward to playing and having a sense of normality in life. "
correct me if I'm wrong but from what I see your always go on about the players and youngsters having normality im life.... I get that ....but half the youngest with the carefree attitude after party's from the county finals is the reason we are in the position today... they don't care its been proven....so much care in the community then they wonder why they get a bad name

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

The issue is we don't know how 'professional' the testing is. The interaction in a large group, with other large groups, travelling across county borders and then back to their communities. It is not essential. The season is a wipe out anyway and whoever wins will have an astrix mark beside their name. Then you have potential celebrations. It is not essential for players or viewers. I have nothing against the GAA. Fantastic games and organisation.its not essential like work but it's great for the mind space when people have little or no enjoyments. All these players I'd imagine will be travelling individually and texting will be ramped up. The approach will be completely different. If holohan gave it the go ahead. I'm happy enough with that that's all that matters! Forget that these players have young families and elderly parents or grandparents or that they're travelling the country risking their own health or their families health or their co workers health, as long as you're happy you have hit the nail on the head. These lads have all the free will to opt out? Do you know why most wont? Because they're actually looking forward to playing and having a sense of normality in life. correct me if I'm wrong but from what I see your always go on about the players and youngsters having normality im life.... I get that ....but half the youngest with the carefree attitude after party's from the county finals is the reason we are in the position today... they don't care its been proven....so much care in the community then they wonder why they get a bad name "
as I have said already inter county gaa is very different to club action and what they would do after a game when representing their county.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The issue is we don't know how 'professional' the testing is. The interaction in a large group, with other large groups, travelling across county borders and then back to their communities. It is not essential. The season is a wipe out anyway and whoever wins will have an astrix mark beside their name. Then you have potential celebrations. It is not essential for players or viewers. I have nothing against the GAA. Fantastic games and organisation.its not essential like work but it's great for the mind space when people have little or no enjoyments. All these players I'd imagine will be travelling individually and texting will be ramped up. The approach will be completely different. If holohan gave it the go ahead. I'm happy enough with that that's all that matters! Forget that these players have young families and elderly parents or grandparents or that they're travelling the country risking their own health or their families health or their co workers health, as long as you're happy you have hit the nail on the head. These lads have all the free will to opt out? Do you know why most wont? Because they're actually looking forward to playing and having a sense of normality in life. correct me if I'm wrong but from what I see your always go on about the players and youngsters having normality im life.... I get that ....but half the youngest with the carefree attitude after party's from the county finals is the reason we are in the position today... they don't care its been proven....so much care in the community then they wonder why they get a bad name as I have said already inter county gaa is very different to club action and what they would do after a game when representing their county. "

Is it fuck

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

December 2nd 2020. We are now living in a mad max post apocalypse Ireland. All gaa stadiums have been turned into thunderdomes where participants wilt fight for a roll of loo paper, bread and litre of milk.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

"December 2nd 2020. We are now living in a mad max post apocalypse Ireland. All gaa stadiums have been turned into thunderdomes where participants wilt fight for a roll of loo paper, bread and litre of milk. "

Mad Maxine

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

Mad Maxine

stranger things RB stranger things

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

The issue is we don't know how 'professional' the testing is. The interaction in a large group, with other large groups, travelling across county borders and then back to their communities. It is not essential. The season is a wipe out anyway and whoever wins will have an astrix mark beside their name. Then you have potential celebrations. It is not essential for players or viewers. I have nothing against the GAA. Fantastic games and organisation.its not essential like work but it's great for the mind space when people have little or no enjoyments. All these players I'd imagine will be travelling individually and texting will be ramped up. The approach will be completely different. If holohan gave it the go ahead. I'm happy enough with that that's all that matters! Forget that these players have young families and elderly parents or grandparents or that they're travelling the country risking their own health or their families health or their co workers health, as long as you're happy you have hit the nail on the head. These lads have all the free will to opt out? Do you know why most wont? Because they're actually looking forward to playing and having a sense of normality in life. correct me if I'm wrong but from what I see your always go on about the players and youngsters having normality im life.... I get that ....but half the youngest with the carefree attitude after party's from the county finals is the reason we are in the position today... they don't care its been proven....so much care in the community then they wonder why they get a bad name as I have said already inter county gaa is very different to club action and what they would do after a game when representing their county.

Is it fuck

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its totally different. Players dont touch a drink during IC season. Whoever wins the all ireland will be able to do fuck all if pubs are closed.

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By *onedbodMan
over a year ago

co Galway

Well if the Don of the country "Holohan" is ok with it going ahead then it goes ahead!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And what about the goalie on a certain team in a certain county who played in a county final knowing he had tested positive ,said nothing to anyone and played the game .. #selfishprick#

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

The issue is we don't know how 'professional' the testing is. The interaction in a large group, with other large groups, travelling across county borders and then back to their communities. It is not essential. The season is a wipe out anyway and whoever wins will have an astrix mark beside their name. Then you have potential celebrations. It is not essential for players or viewers. I have nothing against the GAA. Fantastic games and organisation.its not essential like work but it's great for the mind space when people have little or no enjoyments. All these players I'd imagine will be travelling individually and texting will be ramped up. The approach will be completely different. If holohan gave it the go ahead. I'm happy enough with that that's all that matters! Forget that these players have young families and elderly parents or grandparents or that they're travelling the country risking their own health or their families health or their co workers health, as long as you're happy you have hit the nail on the head. These lads have all the free will to opt out? Do you know why most wont? Because they're actually looking forward to playing and having a sense of normality in life. correct me if I'm wrong but from what I see your always go on about the players and youngsters having normality im life.... I get that ....but half the youngest with the carefree attitude after party's from the county finals is the reason we are in the position today... they don't care its been proven....so much care in the community then they wonder why they get a bad name as I have said already inter county gaa is very different to club action and what they would do after a game when representing their county.

Is it fuck

its totally different. Players dont touch a drink during IC season. Whoever wins the all ireland will be able to do fuck all if pubs are closed. "
Newsflash- alcohol doesn't give you covid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it fuck

its totally different. Players dont touch a drink during IC season. Whoever wins the all ireland will be able to do fuck all if pubs are closed. "

Sorry but I disagree. This is exactly why parties shifted to house parties and this has been shown to have been big part of the problem. The post game socialising for players and supporters will again go underground. And because its the GAA, I have a feeling the Gardai will not know about it because its 'local'.

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By *lavemale66Man
over a year ago

Carlow

"And what about the goalie on a certain team in a certain county who played in a county final knowing he had tested positive ,said nothing to anyone and played the game .. #selfishprick# "

There's quite a bit more to that than meets the eye, my info leads me to understand it wasn't all down to the lad.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"And what about the goalie on a certain team in a certain county who played in a county final knowing he had tested positive ,said nothing to anyone and played the game .. #selfishprick#

There's quite a bit more to that than meets the eye, my info leads me to understand it wasn't all down to the lad.

Can well imagine .. getting to a County final and all the hype that goes with it ..."for the team ".." the lads depend on ya "..yada yada..but he was an adult ,knew the story etc etc ...but hey look at the prick that came back and infected 56..my honest opinion is that this level 5 lockdown won't do Jack shit as the ones that didn't give a fuck up to now still won't give a fuck ..

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By *1CorkCouple
over a year ago

Cork

Is the GAA and the handful of county finals that generated outrage (of the tens of thousands off GAA games since restart) responsible for the rising Covid case numbers throughout Europe?

GAA, and sport in general, haters out in force on this thread. Using Covid as cover for your prejudice isn’t cool.

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By *lavemale66Man
over a year ago

Carlow

"And what about the goalie on a certain team in a certain county who played in a county final knowing he had tested positive ,said nothing to anyone and played the game .. #selfishprick#

There's quite a bit more to that than meets the eye, my info leads me to understand it wasn't all down to the lad.

No disagreement from me on your last point.

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over a year ago

All sports should b stopped professional or not!

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Is it fuck

its totally different. Players dont touch a drink during IC season. Whoever wins the all ireland will be able to do fuck all if pubs are closed.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Is the GAA and the handful of county finals that generated outrage (of the tens of thousands off GAA games since restart) responsible for the rising Covid case numbers throughout Europe?

GAA, and sport in general, haters out in force on this thread. Using Covid as cover for your prejudice isn’t cool.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

The issue is we don't know how 'professional' the testing is. The interaction in a large group, with other large groups, travelling across county borders and then back to their communities. It is not essential. The season is a wipe out anyway and whoever wins will have an astrix mark beside their name. Then you have potential celebrations. It is not essential for players or viewers. I have nothing against the GAA. Fantastic games and organisation.its not essential like work but it's great for the mind space when people have little or no enjoyments. All these players I'd imagine will be travelling individually and texting will be ramped up. The approach will be completely different. If holohan gave it the go ahead. I'm happy enough with that that's all that matters! Forget that these players have young families and elderly parents or grandparents or that they're travelling the country risking their own health or their families health or their co workers health, as long as you're happy you have hit the nail on the head. These lads have all the free will to opt out? Do you know why most wont? Because they're actually looking forward to playing and having a sense of normality in life. correct me if I'm wrong but from what I see your always go on about the players and youngsters having normality im life.... I get that ....but half the youngest with the carefree attitude after party's from the county finals is the reason we are in the position today... they don't care its been proven....so much care in the community then they wonder why they get a bad name as I have said already inter county gaa is very different to club action and what they would do after a game when representing their county.

Is it fuck

its totally different. Players dont touch a drink during IC season. Whoever wins the all ireland will be able to do fuck all if pubs are closed. Newsflash- alcohol doesn't give you covid"
but you're saying alcohol fuels sessions after club finals. That has nothing to do with IC gaa and wants coming over next few weeks

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick

"And what about the goalie on a certain team in a certain county who played in a county final knowing he had tested positive ,said nothing to anyone and played the game .. #selfishprick#

There's quite a bit more to that than meets the eye, my info leads me to understand it wasn't all down to the lad.

I can imagine there was pressure put on him which happens in every county panel

They are not being tested regularly enough like other sports

They return to their communities without any isolation

They interact with work colleague's

The prime example was the guy that returned from holiday and infected 51 people

So now we have a panel of 40 between manages players ball boys kit men medics

That's doubled because we have two panels so the potential for one match is 40 × 51 = 2040 and that's just one match

Stop the madness declare the season closed and drive the numbers down to levels that we can enjoy next summer with a thirst for GAA not despise them for driving the lock down longer

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

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The issue is we don't know how 'professional' the testing is. The interaction in a large group, with other large groups, travelling across county borders and then back to their communities. It is not essential. The season is a wipe out anyway and whoever wins will have an astrix mark beside their name. Then you have potential celebrations. It is not essential for players or viewers. I have nothing against the GAA. Fantastic games and organisation.its not essential like work but it's great for the mind space when people have little or no enjoyments. All these players I'd imagine will be travelling individually and texting will be ramped up. The approach will be completely different. If holohan gave it the go ahead. I'm happy enough with that that's all that matters! Forget that these players have young families and elderly parents or grandparents or that they're travelling the country risking their own health or their families health or their co workers health, as long as you're happy you have hit the nail on the head. These lads have all the free will to opt out? Do you know why most wont? Because they're actually looking forward to playing and having a sense of normality in life. correct me if I'm wrong but from what I see your always go on about the players and youngsters having normality im life.... I get that ....but half the youngest with the carefree attitude after party's from the county finals is the reason we are in the position today... they don't care its been proven....so much care in the community then they wonder why they get a bad name as I have said already inter county gaa is very different to club action and what they would do after a game when representing their county.

Is it fuck

its totally different. Players dont touch a drink during IC season. Whoever wins the all ireland will be able to do fuck all if pubs are closed. Newsflash- alcohol doesn't give you covidbut you're saying alcohol fuels sessions after club finals. That has nothing to do with IC gaa and wants coming over next few weeks "
I didn't say anything about alcohol and county finals

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over a year ago

"And what about the goalie on a certain team in a certain county who played in a county final knowing he had tested positive ,said nothing to anyone and played the game .. #selfishprick#

There's quite a bit more to that than meets the eye, my info leads me to understand it wasn't all down to the lad.

I can imagine there was pressure put on him which happens in every county panel

They are not being tested regularly enough like other sports

They return to their communities without any isolation

They interact with work colleague's

The prime example was the guy that returned from holiday and infected 51 people

So now we have a panel of 40 between manages players ball boys kit men medics

That's doubled because we have two panels so the potential for one match is 40 × 51 = 2040 and that's just one match

Stop the madness declare the season closed and drive the numbers down to levels that we can enjoy next summer with a thirst for GAA not despise them for driving the lock down longer

He was a club player

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over a year ago

"Is the GAA and the handful of county finals that generated outrage (of the tens of thousands off GAA games since restart) responsible for the rising Covid case numbers throughout Europe?

GAA, and sport in general, haters out in force on this thread. Using Covid as cover for your prejudice isn’t cool.

May l just say that l certainly wouldn't be a sports hater,l would actually be a huge sports person ,sport has played a huge part in my life and still does to this very day ,and l fully realise that the health in both mind and body benefits are priceless to people ,l was just making the point that when the player knew he had Covid ,he should not have played.

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over a year ago

The gaa isn’t helping the situation I know, but there’s a lot of stupid shit happening everywhere nearly everyday I hear a story of somebody testing positive and they’ve failed to self isolate for the days before hand that they where waiting for a result. You can’t control stupidness

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Is the GAA and the handful of county finals that generated outrage (of the tens of thousands off GAA games since restart) responsible for the rising Covid case numbers throughout Europe?

GAA, and sport in general, haters out in force on this thread. Using Covid as cover for your prejudice isn’t cool.

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

"Is the GAA and the handful of county finals that generated outrage (of the tens of thousands off GAA games since restart) responsible for the rising Covid case numbers throughout Europe?

GAA, and sport in general, haters out in force on this thread. Using Covid as cover for your prejudice isn’t cool.

If your mind is too small to acknowledge how important sport is to the mental and physical health of the nation, with the GAA as the largest sporting organisation here, then health isn’t really motivating your comment is it?spot on. I think some people are sorry were not as strict as we were back in April may and june. Gaa (inter county) is on, horse racing behind closed doors, golf. Its great for ones mind and enjoyment that we have something this time around. "
I hope you appreciate that inter county gaa players are ordinary people with families, jobs and college obligations risking everything for your enjoyment. But you don't care as long as you're happy

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By *lurrynfeeCouple
over a year ago

donegal

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element.it doesnt add to my frustration. In a time of doom and gloom it's great to have the best sport in the world ( hurling) on tv to view. I understand why people think it shouldn't go ahead though. But do you think the pleasure you get from watching a hurling match is worth one life.sure if that's the case I wouldnt do anything in life either. I wouldnt stir outside the door incase I infect somebody. Bottom line is the medical experts, tony holohan and NPHET gave IC gaa the go ahead in level 5. For me it all comes down to how much they will be tested. I see you are a tipperary man what's your opinion on your county manager's comments on leitrim failing to field again Down.I couldn't give a hoot about the league. If leitrim had a covid hit squad they were right not too field"

From what I'm hearing they had no postive cases only contact tracing cases .which is worring I might add .. and had tests done last wed ....so then you isolate for 14 days right even you are negative but there fielding this week ...honestly either carry out the procedures right or dont do it at all ..this was a stunt they pulled to shake up the league table..and it's worked...

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Is the GAA and the handful of county finals that generated outrage (of the tens of thousands off GAA games since restart) responsible for the rising Covid case numbers throughout Europe?

GAA, and sport in general, haters out in force on this thread. Using Covid as cover for your prejudice isn’t cool.

If your mind is too small to acknowledge how important sport is to the mental and physical health of the nation, with the GAA as the largest sporting organisation here, then health isn’t really motivating your comment is it?spot on. I think some people are sorry were not as strict as we were back in April may and june. Gaa (inter county) is on, horse racing behind closed doors, golf. Its great for ones mind and enjoyment that we have something this time around. I hope you appreciate that inter county gaa players are ordinary people with families, jobs and college obligations risking everything for your enjoyment. But you don't care as long as you're happy "
as I keep saying to you, nobody Is forcing them to play and I'd bet money the majority are delighted to and get some normality in their lives.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

I see holohan on this morning saying everyone should be staying in as much as possible and only go out for essentials, not just the elderly. Back repeating what he said In March and now you're 8 months further down the line.

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over a year ago

"Is the GAA and the handful of county finals that generated outrage (of the tens of thousands off GAA games since restart) responsible for the rising Covid case numbers throughout Europe?

GAA, and sport in general, haters out in force on this thread. Using Covid as cover for your prejudice isn’t cool.

Of course sport and exercise is important to get through this. There are possibly people who are using this to bash the GAA but I think the majority or posters are highlighting the issues with an amateur sport going ahead when there are serious question marks about testing.....of the lack of it. Also the fact that players are not in a bubble/isolated and returning to a community after interacting in large groups, with other groups and travelling large distances. If there are question marks about testing as reported on record by the Louth inter county football captain last weekend in a major news paper, what other vital measures are not being implemented. Such as facemarks in a dressing room with a large group creating heavily. I do not think someone's mind is too small by questioning this. It is right to logically question something when there are issues or contradictions. It is not sport or GAA bashing and all sports need to be looked at also.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Is the GAA and the handful of county finals that generated outrage (of the tens of thousands off GAA games since restart) responsible for the rising Covid case numbers throughout Europe?

GAA, and sport in general, haters out in force on this thread. Using Covid as cover for your prejudice isn’t cool.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

so what do u say to off licences been left open which fuel many a everyday house party?"

House parties will happen anyway. They are not generated because off licences are open. Allowing wet pubs to trade with restrictions would have alleviated this problem. Instead socialising went underground.

Closing off licences would deny majority people of purchasing their drink of choice when a pub/restaurant is not an option. If they are closed, purchases will be made online from many well known E-commerce sites. Closing off licences will also add to businesses closing and many more people losing their jobs. We obviously don't need more of that heading into level 5 when 10s of thousands of more people will lose their jobs from midnight tonight.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

I think people are laughing at some restrictions when u look at it from the point of view travel is allowed in and out of the country which should have been gone long ago.

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over a year ago

"Let's be a little fair here though. GAA is not the only sport continuing at the moment its hardly getting preferential treatment

Can the GAA players isolate....no. They are go back to their community and jobs. Are they being tested daily in line with the professional athlete's they model themselves on....it appears not.

This just adds to the frustration of citizens living with the level 5 restrictions because it is another weak link and contradictory element.

Are the Connacht rugby players in a bubble?

Isolated from their families?

No they ain’t

Ditto with the likes of Galway United and any other LOI club

So the same applies to them as the GAA player

Funnily enough it’s the gas getting it in the neck.

If you want to shut down all sport on the island fair enough.

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By *ysteryman2009Man
over a year ago

Ireland

Time to bite the bullet for the sake of the country, as a big sports fan I would ban all sports for the 6 weeks till COVID is back under control, to all those pro sports people defending the indefensible stupid behaviour at county finals and celebrations and other sports bodies doing the same, you dont have a leg to stand on considering the high number of cases and 13 deaths yesterday. Its time to grow up and be adults and do what is best for all instead of a self centered selfish behaviour that is a danger to all.

Stay safe.

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over a year ago

"Time to bite the bullet for the sake of the country, as a big sports fan I would ban all sports for the 6 weeks till COVID is back under control, to all those pro sports people defending the indefensible stupid behaviour at county finals and celebrations and other sports bodies doing the same, you dont have a leg to stand on considering the high number of cases and 13 deaths yesterday. Its time to grow up and be adults and do what is best for all instead of a self centered selfish behaviour that is a danger to all.

Stay safe."

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life ."
people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again.

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By *ysteryman2009Man
over a year ago

Ireland

Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life .people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again. "

You have stark choices, Adapt or possibly die or be left with permanent health problems. Its time for people to get real. People worried about missing a drink or a game of sport all genuine concerns but putting that before the health of the nation, yourself, your partner, children or parents is stupid and a recipe for disaster.

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over a year ago

Maybe if people actually dealt in the facts rather than just knee jerk

https://twitter.com/barrywhyte85/status/1318989869864144900?s=21

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over a year ago

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over a year ago

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Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life .people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again. "

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By *onedbodMan
over a year ago

co Galway

Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life .people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life .people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again.

You seem to think that those following or enforcing restrictions don't like a chat or a pint, don't like playing football or having a job. Doesn't matter how long into it we are, the fact that some sections of society have no interest in following basic rules that could help us to stay in a position that we kept it under control and get on with life. I have yet to see you suggest any way that we could continue with life as normal while keeping covid patients out of hospital beds. The dog on the street knows deaths are way down on where they were in may but cases requiring hospital treatment are forcing standard services to be cancelled again. Everyone is sick of this but not many are doing much more than moaning about restrictions. The gyms and local GAA clubs here have made an absolute sh#tshow of things. Countless cases and 7 people from our company are now in self isolation because of the behaviour of the entire senior GAA squad after a win."
there is little or no cases whatsoever from gyms. A better one Is even closing golf courses. Its mind boggling stuff. People would put up with this if everything made sense but it doesnt and thats what's driving people mad. You're expected to deal with more shit been thrown at you for 6 weeks while travel in and out of the country remains open. Lock irish people down with business closure and livelihoods lost but let the rest of the world travel to Ireland. Of course that makes complete sense

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

"Have just been listening to the tipperary manager giving out because Leitrim could not field a team for a league match against Down on Saturday. He claimed that the integrity of the league has been damaged because of leitrims decision.But surely the welfare of the players and their families are more important than a league match. "

You'll find that the less well known footballing counties will throw in the towel sooner.. They lack commitment and drive to succeed unlike the bigger teams hence the reason why they have such poor results.. This past few days we've seen leitrim not even bother show up.. We have the the louth captain go on a rant about player welfare.. We don't hear of this when it comes to the big teams like Dublin.. Kerry or mayo.. This situation has exposed the pretenders for what they are

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life .people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again.

You seem to think that those following or enforcing restrictions don't like a chat or a pint, don't like playing football or having a job. Doesn't matter how long into it we are, the fact that some sections of society have no interest in following basic rules that could help us to stay in a position that we kept it under control and get on with life. I have yet to see you suggest any way that we could continue with life as normal while keeping covid patients out of hospital beds. The dog on the street knows deaths are way down on where they were in may but cases requiring hospital treatment are forcing standard services to be cancelled again. Everyone is sick of this but not many are doing much more than moaning about restrictions. The gyms and local GAA clubs here have made an absolute sh#tshow of things. Countless cases and 7 people from our company are now in self isolation because of the behaviour of the entire senior GAA squad after a win.there is little or no cases whatsoever from gyms. A better one Is even closing golf courses. Its mind boggling stuff. People would put up with this if everything made sense but it doesnt and thats what's driving people mad. You're expected to deal with more shit been thrown at you for 6 weeks while travel in and out of the country remains open. Lock irish people down with business closure and livelihoods lost but let the rest of the world travel to Ireland. Of course that makes complete sense

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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And just to add that we are involved in the local GAA club (hate golf) and both go to the gym so our family are missing out as much as everyone else. That said we are both health care workers and the last 7 months have been hell because basic cop on seems to have escaped some people. We are risking so much because people can't or won't do the basics. It's a massive slap in the face

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life .people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again.

You seem to think that those following or enforcing restrictions don't like a chat or a pint, don't like playing football or having a job. Doesn't matter how long into it we are, the fact that some sections of society have no interest in following basic rules that could help us to stay in a position that we kept it under control and get on with life. I have yet to see you suggest any way that we could continue with life as normal while keeping covid patients out of hospital beds. The dog on the street knows deaths are way down on where they were in may but cases requiring hospital treatment are forcing standard services to be cancelled again. Everyone is sick of this but not many are doing much more than moaning about restrictions. The gyms and local GAA clubs here have made an absolute sh#tshow of things. Countless cases and 7 people from our company are now in self isolation because of the behaviour of the entire senior GAA squad after a win.there is little or no cases whatsoever from gyms. A better one Is even closing golf courses. Its mind boggling stuff. People would put up with this if everything made sense but it doesnt and thats what's driving people mad. You're expected to deal with more shit been thrown at you for 6 weeks while travel in and out of the country remains open. Lock irish people down with business closure and livelihoods lost but let the rest of the world travel to Ireland. Of course that makes complete sense

Funny you should mention golf courses. Not 5 mins ago one of the lads in work said a hotel/golf course beside a lake in West Wicklow had told it's members traveling from Dublin to wear high visibility vests and say they are working at the hotel. The hotel would confirm this over the phone to a gaurd. That hotel has been reported to the HSE. Also any gym boxing club golf club etc is considered high risk due to the high turn over of equipment along with the continued use of changing rooms. Genuinely can't see how this isn't obvious to you. Also can you tell me what we should shut down because going by your logic we should aim for heard immunity"
there is no cases linked to gyms, highly sanitized regularly. One of the safest places u could be. Golf course you're out in an open area, playing your own ball. U dont use changing rooms at all. U dont highlight the fact at all that travel in and out of the country. Do u think that's ok? At the stage were gone to now, you're ruining peoples lives opening their businesses and shutting them a short time later along with tonnes of job losses. I have lived my life by stopping all I enjoy with the thought of others but there will come a time where people and businesses say enough is enough. Life has to go on. I even know some gyms are opening today and defying shut down.

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over a year ago

"And just to add that we are involved in the local GAA club (hate golf) and both go to the gym so our family are missing out as much as everyone else. That said we are both health care workers and the last 7 months have been hell because basic cop on seems to have escaped some people. We are risking so much because people can't or won't do the basics. It's a massive slap in the face "

This exactly!!

The sad fact is that grown adults can not be trusted to do the right thing. Therefore as a consequence enforced lockdown for everyone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Daft post pal. Yes it's easier to accept the situation when you've no chance of winning the ultimate prize. But its shameless selfishness and driven for personal gain on the part of others.

Its an amateur sport merely in name and the GAA are only worried about revenue at the top. Pay per view being the order of the day.

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
over a year ago

East / North, Cork

A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life .people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again.

You seem to think that those following or enforcing restrictions don't like a chat or a pint, don't like playing football or having a job. Doesn't matter how long into it we are, the fact that some sections of society have no interest in following basic rules that could help us to stay in a position that we kept it under control and get on with life. I have yet to see you suggest any way that we could continue with life as normal while keeping covid patients out of hospital beds. The dog on the street knows deaths are way down on where they were in may but cases requiring hospital treatment are forcing standard services to be cancelled again. Everyone is sick of this but not many are doing much more than moaning about restrictions. The gyms and local GAA clubs here have made an absolute sh#tshow of things. Countless cases and 7 people from our company are now in self isolation because of the behaviour of the entire senior GAA squad after a win.there is little or no cases whatsoever from gyms. A better one Is even closing golf courses. Its mind boggling stuff. People would put up with this if everything made sense but it doesnt and thats what's driving people mad. You're expected to deal with more shit been thrown at you for 6 weeks while travel in and out of the country remains open. Lock irish people down with business closure and livelihoods lost but let the rest of the world travel to Ireland. Of course that makes complete sense

I agree re the travel. But that's what your country is financially dependent on and built around. Visitors. And the government have been shown up for what they are.

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

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Stay safe.

Have to agree with you. Problem is the Elite sports are all contracted to tv companies to show their sports. It should all be shelved till next year. BTW I am a big sports fan but dont think anybody should risk their health ,or their life .people are at the end of their tether, 8 months into this after getting told it would be 3 weeks at beginning and no end in sight. Some bit of normality has to resume and continue. What do people who love a chat and social gathering with a few in the pub or in one another's houses do? What do people do who have all their enjoyments and pastimes stopped do? Living like that once is bad enough. That's why this lockdown ain't as strict in all facets. You'll just tip people over the edge of u have the very same severity again.

You seem to think that those following or enforcing restrictions don't like a chat or a pint, don't like playing football or having a job. Doesn't matter how long into it we are, the fact that some sections of society have no interest in following basic rules that could help us to stay in a position that we kept it under control and get on with life. I have yet to see you suggest any way that we could continue with life as normal while keeping covid patients out of hospital beds. The dog on the street knows deaths are way down on where they were in may but cases requiring hospital treatment are forcing standard services to be cancelled again. Everyone is sick of this but not many are doing much more than moaning about restrictions. The gyms and local GAA clubs here have made an absolute sh#tshow of things. Countless cases and 7 people from our company are now in self isolation because of the behaviour of the entire senior GAA squad after a win.there is little or no cases whatsoever from gyms. A better one Is even closing golf courses. Its mind boggling stuff. People would put up with this if everything made sense but it doesnt and thats what's driving people mad. You're expected to deal with more shit been thrown at you for 6 weeks while travel in and out of the country remains open. Lock irish people down with business closure and livelihoods lost but let the rest of the world travel to Ireland. Of course that makes complete sense

I agree re the travel. But that's what your country is financially dependent on and built around. Visitors. And the government have been shown up for what they are. "

At present travel related transmission is minuscule in comparison to community or close contact.

Different story when you have the figures all down and you invite Corona back in.

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

By the looks of it it was party time last night on grafton Street all over social media

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over a year ago

Positive case location for the week up to Midnight Saturday 17/10

A selection

3982 Private Homes

311 nursing homes

139 Hospital

118 Schools

59 Travel

21 Public House

19 ALL sporting activities and fitness

But but but

Joe

It’s all the Gahs

So it is

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Positive case location for the week up to Midnight Saturday 17/10

A selection

3982 Private Homes

311 nursing homes

139 Hospital

118 Schools

59 Travel

21 Public House

19 ALL sporting activities and fitness

But but but

Joe

It’s all the Gahs

So it is "
sporting activities on the pitch ain't the issue, it's like what goes on at night after winning a county final, you celebrate. Private homes is huge there. I'd imagine that's predominantly house parties. I dont see house parties stopping that much to be honest. People will just go in one by one and if there is a knock at the door, they wont answer it.

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

"Positive case location for the week up to Midnight Saturday 17/10

A selection

3982 Private Homes

311 nursing homes

139 Hospital

118 Schools

59 Travel

21 Public House

19 ALL sporting activities and fitness

But but but

Joe

It’s all the Gahs

So it is sporting activities on the pitch ain't the issue, it's like what goes on at night after winning a county final, you celebrate. Private homes is huge there. I'd imagine that's predominantly house parties. I dont see house parties stopping that much to be honest. People will just go in one by one and if there is a knock at the door, they wont answer it. "
a player from the roscommon county football team has contracted covid and a number of his teammates are isolating as a result, that's a lot of families, workmates and friends directly affected by one confirmed positive case. I don't know if he played or trained last week but if he did then its possible a lot more people are at risk

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over a year ago

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

This thing also of you having to tell your close contacts as HSE is overwhelmed. The beauty of the HSE is everything was discrete and private. Alot of people if positive I'd imagine are terrified to be ringing all close contacts.

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over a year ago

"Positive case location for the week up to Midnight Saturday 17/10

A selection

3982 Private Homes

311 nursing homes

139 Hospital

118 Schools

59 Travel

21 Public House

19 ALL sporting activities and fitness

But but but

Joe

It’s all the Gahs

Well unfortunately house parties can’t be regulated by the GAA

That’s called personal responsibility or cop to fuck on in old money

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. "
I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Positive case location for the week up to Midnight Saturday 17/10

A selection

3982 Private Homes

311 nursing homes

139 Hospital

118 Schools

59 Travel

21 Public House

19 ALL sporting activities and fitness

But but but

Joe

It’s all the Gahs

Well unfortunately house parties can’t be regulated by the GAA

That’s called personal responsibility or cop to fuck on in old money"
exactly. Nothing to do with the gaa

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over a year ago

"This thing also of you having to tell your close contacts as HSE is overwhelmed. The beauty of the HSE is everything was discrete and private. Alot of people if positive I'd imagine are terrified to be ringing all close contacts."

"All"?

Anyone who's been following public health guidelines has fuck all close contacts.

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"Positive case location for the week up to Midnight Saturday 17/10

A selection

3982 Private Homes

311 nursing homes

139 Hospital

118 Schools

59 Travel

21 Public House

19 ALL sporting activities and fitness

But but but

Joe

It’s all the Gahs

Well unfortunately house parties can’t be regulated by the GAA

That’s called personal responsibility or cop to fuck on in old moneyexactly. Nothing to do with the gaa "

Neighborhing club in West wicklow. Win their championship two weeks ago, 50 + people crowded into a dressing room to celebrate and drink out of the cup. 7 confirmed cases, 16 families asked to self isolate (from what I can see none have) . There have been countless verified reports of clubs and counties breaking regulations aimed at keeping them safe over the last few months. You've also still not answered my question. What should the government do ?

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

Same in Wexford all drinking from the cup ..... everyone told to leave your mobiles at the door for fear of social media....all know what they doing. I'm not big into our government but everyone has to take responsibility for our own actions people go against the guidelines and hold the government to blame

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over a year ago

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it."

And this is one of the reasons why GAA games need to be stopped unfortunately. It appears the GAA and supporters cannot be trusted to adhere with the guidelines.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And this is one of the reasons why GAA games need to be stopped unfortunately. It appears the GAA and supporters cannot be trusted to adhere with the guidelines."
its a heat of the moment scenario that would happen with any normal human being after winning a title with teammates. You forget yourself for a couple of minutes. Will this happen in Inter county? I'm not so sure.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"All"?

Anyone who's been following public health guidelines has fuck all close contacts."
I have a load of close contacts with work albeit all my work is outdoors but can be in close proximity to a few people. Its having to tell people they're close contacts, not the amount.

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And this is one of the reasons why GAA games need to be stopped unfortunately. It appears the GAA and supporters cannot be trusted to adhere with the guidelines.its a heat of the moment scenario that would happen with any normal human being after winning a title with teammates. You forget yourself for a couple of minutes. Will this happen in Inter county? I'm not so sure."

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over a year ago

"All"?

Anyone who's been following public health guidelines has fuck all close contacts.I have a load of close contacts with work albeit all my work is outdoors but can be in close proximity to a few people. Its having to tell people they're close contacts, not the amount. "

It's a responsibility to tell them, why would you be terrified? If you don't, they could unwittingly infect a vulnerable person.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"All"?

It's a responsibility to tell them, why would you be terrified? If you don't, they could unwittingly infect a vulnerable person."
I wouldn't be afraid but I'm saying some people will be. Through HSE its discrete and private

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

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"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

Which is why team sports should be cancelled at level 5.

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"Positive case location for the week up to Midnight Saturday 17/10

A selection

3982 Private Homes

311 nursing homes

139 Hospital

118 Schools

59 Travel

21 Public House

19 ALL sporting activities and fitness

But but but

Joe

It’s all the Gahs

Well unfortunately house parties can’t be regulated by the GAA

That’s called personal responsibility or cop to fuck on in old moneyexactly. Nothing to do with the gaa

Close everything

Shut down league of Ireland

Shut down all Rugby games including internationals

Shut down all soccer internationals that are due to be played in the Aviva

Shut down all sport

That should reduce the positive cases by location by 19 a week

That’s 19 cases last week out of a total off 5590

Or a third of 1%

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And there in lies the problem. With all the will in the world from GAA headquarters (who stated categorically they would take no action against clubs breaking regs) the GAA across the board have proved time and time again that they cannot prevent players from doing the one thing that will protect themselves and their loved ones. You forget yourself for a minute is a cowardly excuse its not a cowardly excuse for those lads at all. In the heat of the moment winning a title with your mates, you could easily forget yourself and be overcome by euphoria. it's so easy forget about the virus- sure I was halfway to Spain last week when I remembered... cop on will you"
going to Spain or travelling anywhere overseas is the height of stupidity bigger then anything else. The lockdown this time is totally diff in what's allowed go ahead in all areas. They were never going to be as strict across the board again and expect everyone to comply. People are sick to the teeth of this and they know that. They have to allow some bit of normality while also closing down. I think schools are a huge issue but because its education it will continue but I can see schools running into big bother soon.

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"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And there in lies the problem. With all the will in the world from GAA headquarters (who stated categorically they would take no action against clubs breaking regs) the GAA across the board have proved time and time again that they cannot prevent players from doing the one thing that will protect themselves and their loved ones. You forget yourself for a minute is a cowardly excuse its not a cowardly excuse for those lads at all. In the heat of the moment winning a title with your mates, you could easily forget yourself and be overcome by euphoria. it's so easy forget about the virus- sure I was halfway to Spain last week when I remembered... cop on will yougoing to Spain or travelling anywhere overseas is the height of stupidity bigger then anything else. The lockdown this time is totally diff in what's allowed go ahead in all areas. They were never going to be as strict across the board again and expect everyone to comply. People are sick to the teeth of this and they know that. They have to allow some bit of normality while also closing down. I think schools are a huge issue but because its education it will continue but I can see schools running into big bother soon. "

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And there in lies the problem. With all the will in the world from GAA headquarters (who stated categorically they would take no action against clubs breaking regs) the GAA across the board have proved time and time again that they cannot prevent players from doing the one thing that will protect themselves and their loved ones. You forget yourself for a minute is a cowardly excuse its not a cowardly excuse for those lads at all. In the heat of the moment winning a title with your mates, you could easily forget yourself and be overcome by euphoria. it's so easy forget about the virus- sure I was halfway to Spain last week when I remembered... cop on will yougoing to Spain or travelling anywhere overseas is the height of stupidity bigger then anything else. The lockdown this time is totally diff in what's allowed go ahead in all areas. They were never going to be as strict across the board again and expect everyone to comply. People are sick to the teeth of this and they know that. They have to allow some bit of normality while also closing down. I think schools are a huge issue but because its education it will continue but I can see schools running into big bother soon.

Stop staring the obvious. My partner and I are sick to death of wearing PPE in work everyday. You want everyone else to stop but you won't hear of it when it comes to GAA. Would you personally pull someone up at your club for breaking rules in a serious way, it could make our work lives a hell of a lot easier if you did. "
our club gaa action has stopped with a while. I'm speaking about inter county which is a different ball game. If u want gaa inter county to stop, you should also want league of Ireland to stop. Would you like the lockdown to be as strict as the first one?

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over a year ago

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"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And there in lies the problem. With all the will in the world from GAA headquarters (who stated categorically they would take no action against clubs breaking regs) the GAA across the board have proved time and time again that they cannot prevent players from doing the one thing that will protect themselves and their loved ones. You forget yourself for a minute is a cowardly excuse its not a cowardly excuse for those lads at all. In the heat of the moment winning a title with your mates, you could easily forget yourself and be overcome by euphoria. it's so easy forget about the virus- sure I was halfway to Spain last week when I remembered... cop on will yougoing to Spain or travelling anywhere overseas is the height of stupidity bigger then anything else. The lockdown this time is totally diff in what's allowed go ahead in all areas. They were never going to be as strict across the board again and expect everyone to comply. People are sick to the teeth of this and they know that. They have to allow some bit of normality while also closing down. I think schools are a huge issue but because its education it will continue but I can see schools running into big bother soon. "
ok I see that irony is totally beyond you!! My point was that if you can justify people hugging and kissing and drinking out of cups as forgetting yourself then you're living in a complete fantasy world. Maybe the people who organise house parties you keep on moaning about just forgot too??

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

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"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And there in lies the problem. With all the will in the world from GAA headquarters (who stated categorically they would take no action against clubs breaking regs) the GAA across the board have proved time and time again that they cannot prevent players from doing the one thing that will protect themselves and their loved ones. You forget yourself for a minute is a cowardly excuse its not a cowardly excuse for those lads at all. In the heat of the moment winning a title with your mates, you could easily forget yourself and be overcome by euphoria. it's so easy forget about the virus- sure I was halfway to Spain last week when I remembered... cop on will yougoing to Spain or travelling anywhere overseas is the height of stupidity bigger then anything else. The lockdown this time is totally diff in what's allowed go ahead in all areas. They were never going to be as strict across the board again and expect everyone to comply. People are sick to the teeth of this and they know that. They have to allow some bit of normality while also closing down. I think schools are a huge issue but because its education it will continue but I can see schools running into big bother soon. ok I see that irony is totally beyond you!! My point was that if you can justify people hugging and kissing and drinking out of cups as forgetting yourself then you're living in a complete fantasy world. Maybe the people who organise house parties you keep on moaning about just forgot too??"
again read my comment. I'm talking about on field euphoria after a game, nothing to do with parties.

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over a year ago

I think this article makes for concerning reading relating to protocols, testing relating to the GAA inter-county league and championship:-

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/1022/1173212-gpa-demand-covid-testing-at-earliest-possible-date/

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over a year ago

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And there in lies the problem. With all the will in the world from GAA headquarters (who stated categorically they would take no action against clubs breaking regs) the GAA across the board have proved time and time again that they cannot prevent players from doing the one thing that will protect themselves and their loved ones. You forget yourself for a minute is a cowardly excuse its not a cowardly excuse for those lads at all. In the heat of the moment winning a title with your mates, you could easily forget yourself and be overcome by euphoria. it's so easy forget about the virus- sure I was halfway to Spain last week when I remembered... cop on will yougoing to Spain or travelling anywhere overseas is the height of stupidity bigger then anything else. The lockdown this time is totally diff in what's allowed go ahead in all areas. They were never going to be as strict across the board again and expect everyone to comply. People are sick to the teeth of this and they know that. They have to allow some bit of normality while also closing down. I think schools are a huge issue but because its education it will continue but I can see schools running into big bother soon. ok I see that irony is totally beyond you!! My point was that if you can justify people hugging and kissing and drinking out of cups as forgetting yourself then you're living in a complete fantasy world. Maybe the people who organise house parties you keep on moaning about just forgot too??again read my comment. I'm talking about on field euphoria after a game, nothing to do with parties. "

You’re not covering yourself in any glory here at all. You won’t forget if it’s important enough not to forget. I’m big GAA follower but you’re talking out of your arse here with blindness

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It'll be a very interesting game today now when both teams meet after those comments last week

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"A couple of weeks ago a relative of ours was in a GAA county final. we weren't allowed to travel so we watched it on an online Facebook stream that we paid for. I was AMAZED to see hardly any facemasks in use by anyone in the small crowd at the match... and afterwards they all came on the pitch and hugged the players and mingles together with zero hint of distancing or masks. We were sat at home gobsmacked. It's your own fucking fault GAA people. You DESERVE to have your percious game taken away if you cant behave properly. I was at a few club games this year. Was lucky enough to get a ticket. Nobody of the few there had masks on and I'd imagine its because mask wearing outdoors ain't compulsory. Any match I was at or saw, there was celebrating when a team won a final. Why? Because in the heat of the moment you celebrate, you forget yourself. You're after winning a final. Its what comes naturally even though u try prevent it.

And there in lies the problem. With all the will in the world from GAA headquarters (who stated categorically they would take no action against clubs breaking regs) the GAA across the board have proved time and time again that they cannot prevent players from doing the one thing that will protect themselves and their loved ones. You forget yourself for a minute is a cowardly excuse its not a cowardly excuse for those lads at all. In the heat of the moment winning a title with your mates, you could easily forget yourself and be overcome by euphoria. it's so easy forget about the virus- sure I was halfway to Spain last week when I remembered... cop on will yougoing to Spain or travelling anywhere overseas is the height of stupidity bigger then anything else. The lockdown this time is totally diff in what's allowed go ahead in all areas. They were never going to be as strict across the board again and expect everyone to comply. People are sick to the teeth of this and they know that. They have to allow some bit of normality while also closing down. I think schools are a huge issue but because its education it will continue but I can see schools running into big bother soon. ok I see that irony is totally beyond you!! My point was that if you can justify people hugging and kissing and drinking out of cups as forgetting yourself then you're living in a complete fantasy world. Maybe the people who organise house parties you keep on moaning about just forgot too??again read my comment. I'm talking about on field euphoria after a game, nothing to do with parties.

You’re not covering yourself in any glory here at all. You won’t forget if it’s important enough not to forget. I’m big GAA follower but you’re talking out of your arse here with blindness "
The Gaa Championship began last night. We will see at the end of it, in mid December, is there still complaining when there is no clusters linked back to the IC championship. As I have said already, this lockdown is a wide world different to lockdown one. There is way more happening. It was announced the other day for IC, there will be rapid testing with quick fire results. That's good enough for me and it's also good enough that tony holohan gave it the go ahead to proceed. The one that boggles the mind is golf courses. That decision makes no sense whatsoever.

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By *lavemale66Man
over a year ago

Carlow

The Gaa Championship began last night. We will see at the end of it, in mid December, is there still complaining when there is no clusters linked back to the IC championship. As I have said already, this lockdown is a wide world different to lockdown one. There is way more happening. It was announced the other day for IC, there will be rapid testing with quick fire results. That's good enough for me and it's also good enough that tony holohan gave it the go ahead to proceed. The one that boggles the mind is golf courses. That decision makes no sense whatsoever. "

If there's rapid testing available with quick fire results why isn't it used for the general population to keep the economy going rather than limiting its use to such a small number of people? Call me sceptical but if such testing and fast results available then there'd be much more publicity about it as the whole world would be doing it. Its use is hardly the preserve of the all mighty GAA to which we must all submit.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Tony holohan saying we might have an Xmas if we abide by restrictions . Great comment I saw online in response to it.

I think we as individuals will decide what kind of Christmas we are going to have, and we will celebrate Christmas our way , and nobody has the right to tell you who you are going to see or spend your Christmas with, we can't predict the future but we can live for today and we will take 1 day at a time but by god if my parents were alive this Christmas no guard or lockdown would keep me back from going to visit or party with them because the long and the short is you will be dead longer than you are living

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I've got a song I ain't got no melody

I'ma gonna sing it to my friends

I've got a song I ain't got no melody

I'ma gonna sing it to my friends

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

I've got a story ain't got no moral

Let the bad guy win every once in a while

I've got a story ain't got no moral

Let the bad guy win every once in a while

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

I've got a dance I ain't got no steps, no

I'm gonna let the music move me around

I've got a dance I ain't got no steps

I'ma gonna let the music move me around

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Well

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

I've got a song I ain't got no melody

I'ma gonna sing it to my friends

I've got a song I ain't got no melody

I'ma gonna sing it to my friends

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky, woo?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky?

Will it go round in circles?

Will it fly high like a bird up in the sky, ooh?

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By *lavemale66Man
over a year ago

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"Tony holohan saying we might have an Xmas if we abide by restrictions . Great comment I saw online in response to it.

Two points. The gaurds can and will stop you as much as you would like to think they won't, this is the same attitude those absolute morons on Grafton Street had.

Secondly, my parents are alive and both wouldn't survive covid due to underlying health issues. People like you just don't like being told what to do even if it's for your own benefit. You can't suggest an alternative way of tackling it yet you constantly bang on about the madness of every restriction impossed.

God forbid you get to decide what Christmas we all. Actually why don't you tell us what the government should do instead of constantly whinging about where we are now. It's a broken record

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

Limerick v clare today...

It could be an anti climax no crowd(and the limerick supporters are brilliant) and I think limerick are a good bit stronger than clare

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over a year ago

"Tony holohan saying we might have an Xmas if we abide by restrictions . Great comment I saw online in response to it.

Two points. The gaurds can and will stop you as much as you would like to think they won't, this is the same attitude those absolute morons on Grafton Street had.

God forbid you get to decide what Christmas we all. Actually why don't you tell us what the government should do instead of constantly whinging about where we are now. It's a broken record "

We would agree with this sentiment. History has a very predictable way of repeating itself, in the 30s a certain group decided they would do as they pleased, their philosophy spread like a virus and sent the World into chaos and mass destruction.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Tony holohan saying we might have an Xmas if we abide by restrictions . Great comment I saw online in response to it.

Two points. The gaurds can and will stop you as much as you would like to think they won't, this is the same attitude those absolute morons on Grafton Street had.

God forbid you get to decide what Christmas we all. Actually why don't you tell us what the government should do instead of constantly whinging about where we are now. It's a broken record "
I have seen guards and been waved on without even a question of where I was going.

Most people are sick to the teeth of been told what to do or more to the point you cant live your life. That's the problem. You might not like to think it but people will not put up with that indefinitely. You must live some hermits life if you're not a bit bothered about restrictions and what you can and cant do.

Your own county is flying, likewise with a few others yet you're happy to be in level 5. My own county is the best in Ireland and I'm not living near a county at extremely high levels.

I have parents with underlying conditions who are out and about everyday. Why? Because they're sick to the teeth of it, with no end in sight. There was an 80 odd yo woman on the other day whose extremely fresh. She wants a policy to protect the sick and leave the younger people get on with their lives. She said its completely unfair to ask young people to stop living their life and have no idea when you get it back. I didnt write the comment you quoted but I agree with the line "you're dead alot longer then you're alive".

It's not my job to know what to do, but you're living totally restricted lives while airports and ferry ports remain wide open to travellers yet business owners have to shut their doors again having spent thousands to reopen and you expect nobody to complain?

Experts are on all the time, professors, who are all singing off different hymn sheets, some totally against heavy lockdowns.

Where do we go from here? Who knows but If we dont have a vaccine in the next 6 months I think thats it for alot of people. I even see in this lockdown many people going into one another's homes, family members. What's my point? People are already going against restrictions.

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"Tony holohan saying we might have an Xmas if we abide by restrictions . Great comment I saw online in response to it.

Two points. The gaurds can and will stop you as much as you would like to think they won't, this is the same attitude those absolute morons on Grafton Street had.

God forbid you get to decide what Christmas we all. Actually why don't you tell us what the government should do instead of constantly whinging about where we are now. It's a broken record I have seen guards and been waved on without even a question of where I was going.

Your own county is flying, likewise with a few others yet you're happy to be in level 5. My own county is the best in Ireland and I'm not living near a county at extremely high levels.

Experts are on all the time, professors, who are all singing off different hymn sheets, some totally against heavy lockdowns.

Again your not offering anything other than negativity. You were saved on, so what. People aren't happy, who is ?. The only experts you need to concern yourself with are the ones trying to manage how we get back to some level of normality.

A fresh 80 year old, does she have covid ? Pointles comment otherwise. Live like hermits ? Nope, we both work in health service settings and our lives are a nightmare because of people like you carrying on like nothing is wrong, that's okay 3 months ago when the numbers are low but now while the largest hospital outbreak in the country is 7 miles away from us we tend to have a more realistic informed view of what we need to do to give our family some semblance of normality for Xmas. Do you follow the current restrictions at all ?

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

I'm going getting tae and a few hob nobs...

Can ye type slowly....I dont read too fast

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"I'm going getting tae and a few hob nobs...

Can ye type slowly....I dont read too fast

Ah you're grand. I'll do a voice message and make you a cup of reading is a struggle

. Lazy Sundays

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Tony holohan saying we might have an Xmas if we abide by restrictions . Great comment I saw online in response to it.

Two points. The gaurds can and will stop you as much as you would like to think they won't, this is the same attitude those absolute morons on Grafton Street had.

God forbid you get to decide what Christmas we all. Actually why don't you tell us what the government should do instead of constantly whinging about where we are now. It's a broken record I have seen guards and been waved on without even a question of where I was going.

Your own county is flying, likewise with a few others yet you're happy to be in level 5. My own county is the best in Ireland and I'm not living near a county at extremely high levels.

Experts are on all the time, professors, who are all singing off different hymn sheets, some totally against heavy lockdowns.

Live like hermits?. I'm not on about work at all. Work is a necessity and something you have to do too earn a living but for your own sanity and mental health, everybody needs enjoyments and involvements in life. Are you saying people, young in particular will put up with their lives been stopped without any clue when it will return? Thats only going to last for so long.

I follow the rules but I feel v v sorry for young people, business owners and those living on their own. I also have the highest respect for health care workers, that is why I follow the rules. All I'm saying is this way of life cannot continue indefinitely.

I also hear lots saying, if a vaccine comes out they wont take it. Fearfull been the main reason on a rushed vaccine. What happens then?

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

The biggest cases in the country in the last 3 weeks is 15-24 yos. That doesnt surprise me in the slightest.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice......

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over a year ago

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"The biggest cases in the country in the last 3 weeks is 15-24 yos. That doesnt surprise me in the slightest. "

No you're right there but in a way that age group were always the most likely to be the most carefree and bypass any regulations but here is an interesting article from the business post. The GAA swore blind they wouldn't let this happen and sure enough every club including our own took this piss to the point that I pulled our kids out of training

https://www.businesspost.ie/columnists/i-love-the-gaa-but-it-should-not-get-a-pass-when-it-comes-to-nations-health-5c087ad5

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"The biggest cases in the country in the last 3 weeks is 15-24 yos. That doesnt surprise me in the slightest.

https://www.businesspost.ie/columnists/i-love-the-gaa-but-it-should-not-get-a-pass-when-it-comes-to-nations-health-5c087ad5"
I couldnt read that whole article. Do I think gaa county club final celebrations were a problem? Absolutely. Can I ask what was your own club doing that you weren't happy with that you took your kids out?

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

Too many people have the attitude of...it wont happen me...or I'll do as I please...eventually we'll learn some cop on...

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Too many people have the attitude of...it wont happen me...or I'll do as I please...eventually we'll learn some cop on..."
I dont think "eventually we'll learn some cop on". I think at this stage it's more rebelent some people will become rather then persevere with what they're been told to do. That's just my opinion.

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

"Too many people have the attitude of...it wont happen me...or I'll do as I please...eventually we'll learn some cop on...I dont think "eventually we'll learn some cop on". I think at this stage it's more rebelent some people will become rather then persevere with what they're been told to do. That's just my opinion. "

Your entitled to your opinion

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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nday October 25, 2020

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I love the GAA, but it should not get a pass when it comes to nation’s health

Comment: The GAA is not the only reason why Ireland has gone into lockdown again, but hard questions need to be asked about why Covid spikes occurred in certain parts of the country after county final celebrations

Elaine Byrne

25th October, 2020

I love the GAA, but it should not get a pass when it comes to nation’s health

Crosserlough fans during their team’s Cavan Senior Football Championship victory on October 3. A spike in Covid-19 cases in the Ballyjamesduff area, which includes Crosserlough, was reported in the weeks after the match. Picture: Inpho/Laszlo Geczo

Covid-19 is spread by joy – the kind of joy that makes us want to get together, throw our arms round each other and sing songs of celebration.

Which raises the question – are the joyous celebrations following the GAA club county finals in September responsible for the spike in coronavirus cases across the country?

At the time of writing, the top five hotspots in the country by Local Electoral Area (LEA) were Ballyjamesduff in Cavan, Ratoath in Meath, Galway City, Gorey in Wexford and Cork South Central.

The Ballyjamesduff electoral area includes the rural parish of Crosserlough and the small village of Ballinagh. Those two GAA clubs won the intermediate and senior county finals within ten days’ of one another at the end of September and the start of October.

Crosserlough’s victory brought great jubilation to the tight-knit community as it finally got its hands on the Oliver Plunkett Cup after a tense replay, winning its first Cavan senior football title in 48 years.

Cian Murtagh, a pharmacist in Cavan, told the Irish Times recently that “a lot of people are annoyed with the GAA in Cavan, they blame the surge on the celebrations following recent GAA finals”.

This is what a surge looks like. The virus incidence rate in Ballyjamesduff spiked from 147 to 651 per 100,000 population in just one week, from early to mid-October.

Days after the two local GAA teams in Ballyjamesduff won the Cavan county finals, the coronavirus in the area more than quadrupled. These figures can be accessed at data.gov.ie.

The 14-day incidence rate of the disease nationally is 279. Ballyjamesduff’s incidence rate is more than five times this at 1,488. The wider county of Cavan has an extraordinary rate of 1,055, almost four times the national average. No surprise then that Cavan General Hospital has the highest number of Covid-19 patients in the country.

In order to appreciate how crazy these Cavan figures are, let’s compare them with the UK. According to figures from New York Times Covid Map, the highest rates in the UK are Blackburn in northern England with 708 per 100,000 and Derry and Strabane in the North with 695.

“What’s gone wrong in Cavan?” Áine Lawlor asked Stephen Donnelly on Thursday’s Morning Ireland. On the second time of asking, the Minister for Health reluctantly answered.

“I don’t want to pick out any individual sporting organisation, but we do have evidence from the testing teams that post-match celebrations which shouldn’t have happened, but did, spread the virus,” he said.

This is precisely the problem. Despite hundreds of thousands of livelihoods at risk, despite our lives on hold in level 5 lockdown, despite all the stress and mental anguish we as a country are going through, there is still a reluctance to call out the GAA.

Maybe it is because the GAA is the new religion in Ireland, a body whose cultural power extends into every community on this island. There is a fear of naming the problem.

On the first morning of a six-week national lockdown, Donnelly explicitly refused to name the GAA, instead referring vaguely to post-match celebrations.

That is deeply unfair to other sporting organisations and their supporters who have behaved within the public health guidelines.

While the entire country is confined to a five-kilometre exercise limit, Roscommon footballers went to the most infected hotspot on the island last week to play a meaningless National Football League game against Cavan in Breffni Park.

Roscommon has already secured promotion while Cavan had only an outside chance of promotion if they won. On the scale of sporting priorities, the National Football League does not rank highly. It is not an essential activity. But this is the GAA, and different rules apparently apply to it.

Think back to mid-August when the forward-looking National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) announced that all sport in Ireland was to revert to being held behind closed doors.

In a terse statement following that announcement, the GAA singled out Dr Ronan Glynn, the acting chief medical officer, and asked that he “present the empirical evidence” for the basis of Nphet’s decision.

The tone of the statement was revealing. In the middle of a pandemic, the GAA asked Glynn to “meet with its Covid Advisory Group in this regard without delay”.

“Without delay.” Because the GAA is more important, it seems, than any other public health concerns that Nphet had to deal with.

Meanwhile in Cork, Blackrock won its first Cork senior hurling title in 18 years in early October. The Rockies paraded down Church Street to their clubhouse alongside supporters.

This breach of Covid-19 guidelines occurred a week after another Cork club, Glanmire GAA, was criticised for similar transgressions.

Glanmire shared a video on Twitter of its supporters sitting close together reacting to a last-minute free in the minor championship final.

The response by Cork GAA was a statement which pointed a wagging finger at the celebrations: “We would plead with all clubs and supporters not to engage in celebrations that breach current guidelines.”

Meanwhile, a significant increase in the number of Covid-19 cases was reported in almost every Cork local electoral area in the period between October 5 and October 12.

In Cork City South East, which incorporates Blackrock GAA, the numbers increased two-and-a-half fold. In Cork City North East, which includes Glanmire GAA, the numbers almost doubled.

There are many reasons why Covid-19 rapidly increases over an incredibly short period of time. The post-match celebrations must be a serious contender, but there are other examples of GAA-related breaches of public health guidelines.

Arlene Foster, Northern Ireland’s First Minister, tweeted her deep concern after a pitch invasion at Healy Park in Omagh in Co Tyrone following Dungannon Clarkes’ victory over Trillick in mid-September. It was Dungannon Clarkes’ first Tyrone football title in 64 years, and the match was won after a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

Pictures on the Ratoath GAA Facebook page show GAA supporters bunched together in early October in Páirc Tailteann in Meath with little evidence of social distancing or mask-wearing.

Dungarvan GAA apologised in early October for fielding a player in the Waterford intermediate football final who was waiting for a test result and who subsequently tested positive for the disease.

In Galway, Moycullen GAA club confirmed that members of its winning team tested positive for Covid-19 just over a week after the rural club won the senior county final for the first time in 75 years.

Pictures and videos circulating online show celebrations in early October with no social distancing or masks in evidence.

The Gorey LEA has the fourth-highest Covid incidence rate in the country. A statement last week by Wexford GAA said it was disappointed that Covid-19 cases “have been linked to a small number of clubs’ social activities following the recent county finals. The clubs in question have let the Association completely down”.

Four Wexford clubs, including two in the Gorey area – Castletown and Naomh Éanna – were ordered to suspend all activities.

I love the GAA. I proudly played for my county and passionately support my local team. The GAA is part and parcel of the fabric of many communities.

But the institution that is the GAA and its supporters should not get a pass when it comes to the public health of the nation.

The GAA is not the only reason why Ireland has gone into lockdown again. But hard questions need to be asked about why spikes occurred as they did in certain parts of the country which coincided with joyous county final celebrations

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The above post is an article from the business post. It didn't copy correctly but you'll get the idea and why the GAA as an organisation should not be trusted when it comes to public safety. Part of the reason why the rest of us can't go to the gym, play golf or travel more than 5k. As stated before we are heavily involved in are local club but it's embarrassing to see the attitude of the greater organisation

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?"
play should be blame.

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"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?"

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

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"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

So the GAA are responsible for what went on afterwards?

In the pubs and in the house party’s?

Has anyone ever heard of personal responsibility?

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

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when the players who play the match go home, it's nothing got to do with the Gaa, that's what you cant see.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

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"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

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the gaa are the boards, laois county board, tipp county board, wicklow county board etc. etc. They arrange games, venues , referees. They have Jack shit got to do with what players , management and supporters get upto when they go home.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

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"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

So the GAA are responsible for what went on afterwards?

In the pubs and in the house party’s?

Has anyone ever heard of personal responsibility?

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you're spot on. it is personally responsibility.

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

So the GAA are responsible for what went on afterwards?

In the pubs and in the house party’s?

Has anyone ever heard of personal responsibility?

The GAA has suddenly become the Catholic church. Indiscretion is irrelevant because we can blame our followers who blindly do as we wish. The point about personal responsibility is a good one, when a group and their followers continue to abuse privilege the rightly have those privileges revoked. Proper order

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over a year ago

"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

So the GAA are responsible for what went on afterwards?

In the pubs and in the house party’s?

Has anyone ever heard of personal responsibility?

No supporters allowed at games

That sorted it then

Can’t wait to see the Irfu get it in the neck

if by some miracle

Ireland win the 6 nations and a few clowns decide to have house party’s to celebrate

I presume the same logic will apply

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over a year ago

"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

the gaa are the boards, laois county board, tipp county board, wicklow county board etc. etc. They arrange games, venues , referees. They have Jack shit got to do with what players , management and supporters get upto when they go home. "

Nail on the head there

Some can’t or more likely don’t want to make the distinction.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Kiladangan win their first Tipp championship

Tipp has the lowest covid rates in the country and the Nenagh area the lowest rates in Tipp

I presume using the logic shown by some on here

The GAA is responsible for that also

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over a year ago

As a committee member of a club We take Covid Very Seriously.

We have implemented some of the strictest rules and enforcement is key.

Players who wish to stay away are not questioned as We dont know the Circumstances of a loved one which must be priority for anyone not just the GAA ..

It is such an asset to local communities and the friendships made are for life..

If you are not a fan of GAA just go to your local club and watch its very different at Grass Roots..

As for Tipperary they think they are the unbeatable and just stir things up that leads to a debate like this Luimneach Abú..

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

when the players who play the match go home, it's nothing got to do with the Gaa, that's what you cant see."
the roscommon team played a challenge match in Donegal 2 weeks ago and stopped of in the in Boyle, another hot spot for covid cases, for a post match meal in which about 50 players and management congregated in the community centre. So much for going home after the match

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

when the players who play the match go home, it's nothing got to do with the Gaa, that's what you cant see. the roscommon team played a challenge match in Donegal 2 weeks ago and stopped of in the in Boyle, another hot spot for covid cases, for a post match meal in which about 50 players and management congregated in the community centre. So much for going home after the match

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going home after the match, ie leaving the pitch. its everyones own responsibility what happens then.

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By *kcoupleCouple
over a year ago

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"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

Nail on the head there

Some can’t or more likely don’t want to make the distinction."

No games no gobshites there in the first place. We are talking about players and club officials not the idiots following the teams.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

I think the world of The GAA and think its one of the the best things about this country.

However I saw the matches where there was no social distancing in the stands

My local club closed its grounds for a match but 100's stood right outside the boundary of the club watching it

Also the celebrations and the crowds leaving the matches that I saw on tv were obviously not social distancing

I think all the matches should have been suspended till next year

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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago

athenry

"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

going home after the match, ie leaving the pitch. its everyones own responsibility what happens then. "
no it's not, the players and management travelled together from the match and gathered for a meal, that was all part of the planning

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"But my question is, can you play the Gaa for post match celebrations? Are we saying club championship shouldnt have went ahead?

Are you serious ? The players (the GAA) were the ones celebrating. You just can't see any wrong with the gas can you

going home after the match, ie leaving the pitch. its everyones own responsibility what happens then. no it's not, the players and management travelled together from the match and gathered for a meal, that was all part of the planning "
no shit sherlock

anyway, first weekend down, it's great to have championship mode back. some blockbuster day of sport next saturday.

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