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Sometimes I really effing hate football. Tonight was one of those nights. The local GAA squad won the local cup on Sunday and they were on the piss for two days, one of which coincided with the quiet Monday night session. I don't know if you know the types but they're all there with their military style football jerseys, military style haircuts drinking to beat the band and singing ra songs up at the bar. None of them can sing a complete verse and chorus of anything, none of them can even sing in tune, they can't dance, they can't offer a recitation, they can't give a step on the floor, they can't play a tune, they can't even plant a f ucking spud any more, they can't even hold their drink but they're god's gift to Irish culture as far as they are concerned. It makes me puke when the only soldier who ever lifted a gun in battle for Ireland was an 80 year old man who doesn't say boo who was drummed out of his seat by these neanderthals who was visibly upset with their constant ra ra ra effing ra shite. Sorry about the rant. Who the f uck do they think they are.
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At least they were keeping it in the bar/tavern/pub. And at least they were just singing songs. It's Better than trashin' the streets, rioting and vandalising. As far as the sectarianism- does it really matter? Chicago Bulls or Penn State fans will riot after a big win or loose with no politics involved.I know that doesn't make it better but as time goes on the 'bar' for what passes as decent behavior gets lower and lower....sorry they ruined your night.
What is "GAA" and who are these musically challenged types?
I'm ver y confused!
Are these "footballers" (?!) expected to be able to dance, sing and play an instrument or be good at vegetable horticulture (?!).
And what's all this stuff about guns and Ireland. Isn't all that rebelious patriotic stuff a bit last century now, love?
Ah, the timeless battle. Doesn't Jung have something to say about this with his archetypes, the athlete and the musician? No? He should have.
Just remember, while athletes may have to submit themselves to massive bodily harm and exhaustion to attract the opposite sex, musicians need simply to sit still and make music.
Pat, I didn't make it to the session last night and I'm sure the rowdiness was a drag but I'm willing to guess it was a profitable night for Maeve and her pub and given her druthers, she might prefer partiers to those of us who only have one or no pints at all. At least it keeps the pub's bills paid so that it's open for more sessions. Toronto is a very expensive city for bars and restaurant owners.
Dennis, SWFL Fiddler c'mon now. We all know that flute players, using so-called non-traditional atriculations, can be very popular.
The rule book clearly states, " tonguing violations must be strictly enforced." Talk about watching your tongue.
Settled down after that rant.
@Hup, Toronto is home to a huge Irish immigrant population that is being reinforced with large numbers of young skilled trades due to the downturn in the Irish economy and the collapse of visas to America after 9/11. It supports intercity GAA leagues (men and women) and a nascent Hurling scene that is being revived after the glory years of the seventies.
The equivalent here in the USA, I guess, is trying to keep a session going in a pub when there's an NFL game on TV.
Some of us had started a little session on Sundays at a pub here but when NFL season approached the owner told us no more music until after the season. Just as well.
GAA and trad
GAA and trad
<rant>
Sometimes I really effing hate football. Tonight was one of those nights. The local GAA squad won the local cup on Sunday and they were on the piss for two days, one of which coincided with the quiet Monday night session. I don't know if you know the types but they're all there with their military style football jerseys, military style haircuts drinking to beat the band and singing ra songs up at the bar. None of them can sing a complete verse and chorus of anything, none of them can even sing in tune, they can't dance, they can't offer a recitation, they can't give a step on the floor, they can't play a tune, they can't even plant a f ucking spud any more, they can't even hold their drink but they're god's gift to Irish culture as far as they are concerned. It makes me puke when the only soldier who ever lifted a gun in battle for Ireland was an 80 year old man who doesn't say boo who was drummed out of his seat by these neanderthals who was visibly upset with their constant ra ra ra effing ra shite. Sorry about the rant. Who the f uck do they think they are.
</rant>
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by Patkiwi
Re: GAA and trad
I love hurling by the way and have never had this reaction with hurlers.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by Patkiwi
Re: GAA and trad
What country are you in again Pat? Your profile says Canada.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by Hup
Re: GAA and trad
At least they were keeping it in the bar/tavern/pub. And at least they were just singing songs. It's Better than trashin' the streets, rioting and vandalising. As far as the sectarianism- does it really matter? Chicago Bulls or Penn State fans will riot after a big win or loose with no politics involved.I know that doesn't make it better but as time goes on the 'bar' for what passes as decent behavior gets lower and lower....sorry they ruined your night.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by shanty
Re: GAA and trad
What is "GAA" and who are these musically challenged types?
I'm ver y confused!
Are these "footballers" (?!) expected to be able to dance, sing and play an instrument or be good at vegetable horticulture (?!).
And what's all this stuff about guns and Ireland. Isn't all that rebelious patriotic stuff a bit last century now, love?
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by yhaalhouse
Re: GAA and trad
Penn State fans don't riot!
....that's just how we celebrate after we beat Wisconsin
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by Nate Ryan
Re: GAA and trad
Hey Nate-Why not just meet in a pub and sing a couple of verses of that central Pa. anthem Rifles of the NRA!
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by shanty
Re: GAA and trad
Ah, the timeless battle. Doesn't Jung have something to say about this with his archetypes, the athlete and the musician? No? He should have.
Just remember, while athletes may have to submit themselves to massive bodily harm and exhaustion to attract the opposite sex, musicians need simply to sit still and make music.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: GAA and trad
You think playing trad attracts the opposite sex?????????
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by Dennis Regan
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Definitlydoes ;)
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by Éadaoin CMR
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Hmmmm...you might be better back in New Zealand, Pat.
I've seen much worse, and I'm sure your martyr soldier has too.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by Hugo Chavez
Re: GAA and trad
Frak ya Dennis! Hopefully bendy stepdancers if my mojo is working that particular night.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: GAA and trad
Pat, I didn't make it to the session last night and I'm sure the rowdiness was a drag but I'm willing to guess it was a profitable night for Maeve and her pub and given her druthers, she might prefer partiers to those of us who only have one or no pints at all. At least it keeps the pub's bills paid so that it's open for more sessions. Toronto is a very expensive city for bars and restaurant owners.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by boxielady
Dennis, SWFL Fiddler c'mon now. We all know that flute players, using so-called non-traditional atriculations, can be very popular.
The rule book clearly states, " tonguing violations must be strictly enforced." Talk about watching your tongue.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by Ben Steen
Re: GAA and trad
Oh you linguistically cunning fluters.
I've been told I was handy with the stick once or twice in my time.
# Posted on August 25th 2009 by SWFL Fiddler
Re: GAA and trad
Settled down after that rant.
@Hup, Toronto is home to a huge Irish immigrant population that is being reinforced with large numbers of young skilled trades due to the downturn in the Irish economy and the collapse of visas to America after 9/11. It supports intercity GAA leagues (men and women) and a nascent Hurling scene that is being revived after the glory years of the seventies.
# Posted on August 26th 2009 by Patkiwi
Re: GAA and trad
The equivalent here in the USA, I guess, is trying to keep a session going in a pub when there's an NFL game on TV.
Some of us had started a little session on Sundays at a pub here but when NFL season approached the owner told us no more music until after the season. Just as well.
# Posted on August 28th 2009 by Richard D Cook
Re: GAA and trad
Toronto GAA? The IMMORTAL Billy Millar.
Let him do whatever he wants.
# Posted on August 31st 2009 by bodhran bliss