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I’ve re-opened the thread for comments.
And as long as the commenters follow the commenting policy and keep it civil it will remain open.
Perhaps a re-focussing on the actual topic would be advisable.
“It really is incredible that they actually play the Southern anthem before every game. Are they really that insecure?”
Is this in reference only to the playing of the anthem when a GAA game takes place in Northern Ireland? If so, why would it make people in the North any less secure than those who attend GAA games in the Republic? I can’t see any difference, unless you take a completely unrealistic, snarky view that nationalists in the north should play God Save The Queen because they’re as British as the Tory party.
It really is incredible that they actually play the Southern anthem before every game. Are they really that insecure? – willowfield
its the irish anthem and flag, no amount of unionist filibustering will ever change that. whats insecure about playing your own national anthem. i think there is a community who is slightly more insecure so need to march in pumpkin scarves and funny hats where they ain’t wanted.
willowfield,
What’s “Southern Ireland”? Having a dig, are we?