vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
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- Meanwood, Leeds
Paddy's Day
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classic33
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IF they chose the english version, due to the political situation, English rule, then why would the mass said at the meeting be in Gaelic. And why didn't they call it the English Athletic Association, choosing instead the word Gaelic?I know that but they chose the english version due to the polical situation of the time, but it doesn't take away from the fact that Gaeilge if Irish and Gaelic if scottish, which is were we started from
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classic33
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Thats done by those that get to decide what falls when.No. It's how such placings are interpreted that causes the problems.
vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
- Location
- Meanwood, Leeds
I've declared today to be Groundhog Day.
T.M.H.N.E.T
Rainbows aren't just for world champions
- Location
- Northern Ireland
Why should they not speak in their native language? Why would an Irish sports body,have "English" in the title?
Should Cycling Ireland be Cycling England?
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
gaeilge if Irish, gaelic if scottish
Ah I see! That'll be me told.
subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
because the english loved to subjugate languges that could be used to plot against them. My mother used to get her hand caned for speaking welsh in school - this was the 1950s in North Wales. thankfully by the 70s that practice had stopped
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
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- ...on the slake
Speaking welsh?
I think it is worth noting that for quite some time Gaeilge was more than actively discouraged by the British leading to some loss of the language especially in more urban areas. It was only when the Irish won their independence that the Language and arts could once again flourish, giving rise to the reintroduction of Gaelige in the classroom and a standardised Gaeilge across the country (I think the standard is most close to the Munster dialect but I may be wrong)
Could I venture a compromise? For Catholics the official church sanctioned St Patrick's day is today, for the secular festivities it was yesterday (and of course for those who want to celebrate it in a religious fashion but don't take direction from the Holy Roman Church it is when ever you want) 
For all those three may I say Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig!
For all those three may I say Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig! Apeman
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- Location
- enniskillen co. fermanagh
Some towns here had parades yesterday and some are holding them today! Confusing it is but thats two days celebratory boozing-I know as I heard most of them coming home in the early hours!!!
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classic33
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Because at the time, like Scotland & Wales, Ireland was part of Great Britain. England making up the fourth. English rules/laws in force.
Ireland was one country, four provinces. Today its a country & a partial provence(Northern Ireland).
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classic33
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Ireland was under English rule at the time.
One of the reasons for the forming of the GAA was to standardise the rules.
There's no English rules/laws in force north o the borrrder. And all the better for it.
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