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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
As a former northern catholic, who feels no affinity with Catholicism, although there is bound to be some residual contamination, could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
I went through the Christian Brothers' so-called education system, but I never felt the slightest iota of identification with either Gaelic football or hurling. They seemed to be utterly pointless activities as did soccer, hockey and rugby. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As a former northern catholic, who feels no affinity with Catholicism, although there is bound to be some residual contamination, could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
I went through the Christian Brothers' so-called education system, but I never felt the slightest iota of identification with either Gaelic football or hurling. They seemed to be utterly pointless activities as did soccer, hockey and rugby."
So you don't have a ticket then? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As a former northern catholic, who feels no affinity with Catholicism, although there is bound to be some residual contamination, could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
I went through the Christian Brothers' so-called education system, but I never felt the slightest iota of identification with either Gaelic football or hurling. They seemed to be utterly pointless activities as did soccer, hockey and rugby.
So you don't have a ticket then?"
Ah well.....I still love those sports.... |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"As a former northern catholic, who feels no affinity with Catholicism, although there is bound to be some residual contamination, could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
I went through the Christian Brothers' so-called education system, but I never felt the slightest iota of identification with either Gaelic football or hurling. They seemed to be utterly pointless activities as did soccer, hockey and rugby.
So you don't have a ticket then?"
Feckin match is over I took that long to read that post |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As a former northern catholic, who feels no affinity with Catholicism, although there is bound to be some residual contamination, could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
I went through the Christian Brothers' so-called education system, but I never felt the slightest iota of identification with either Gaelic football or hurling. They seemed to be utterly pointless activities as did soccer, hockey and rugby.
So you don't have a ticket then?
Feckin match is over I took that long to read that post "
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"As a former northern catholic, who feels no affinity with Catholicism, although there is bound to be some residual contamination, could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
I went through the Christian Brothers' so-called education system, but I never felt the slightest iota of identification with either Gaelic football or hurling. They seemed to be utterly pointless activities as did soccer, hockey and rugby."
Good man and thanks for all that information, so tell me ,have you a ticket for me . |
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"As a former northern catholic, who feels no affinity with Catholicism, although there is bound to be some residual contamination, could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
I went through the Christian Brothers' so-called education system, but I never felt the slightest iota of identification with either Gaelic football or hurling. They seemed to be utterly pointless activities as did soccer, hockey and rugby."
Absolutely not. No to my knowledge was the GAAs formation anything to do with religion or anti british sports. Hurling was played in various forms back as far as the 5th century and Gaelic football was also played in various forms in the last few hundred years. The GAA was formed in 1884 to standardise the games and bring formality to them. I'm open to correction but my understanding is that the games didnt interest protestants in the north(and possibly south) who remained partial to hockey and rugby etc. |
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I’m in the exact same boat, but need to get my hands on tickets for the match on September 11th, I’m hoping this is out year!
Any spare tickets? Keep me in mind!!
Willing to pay in cash, not in kind!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"As a former northern catholic, who feels no affinity with Catholicism, although there is bound to be some residual contamination, could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
I went through the Christian Brothers' so-called education system, but I never felt the slightest iota of identification with either Gaelic football or hurling. They seemed to be utterly pointless activities as did soccer, hockey and rugby."
Why would you even comment on something you find utterly pointless? The OP asked for help and you replued in a condescending manner.Its your comment that is utterly pointless. If you have nothing positive to add to the thread , then dont comment. |
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By *1CorkCouple
over a year ago
Cork |
"Trying hard to get a pair of tickets for Sunday , any available would be much appreciated. "
Hens teeth capped with gold dust easier to come by.
GAA should have moved it to Wembley to cash in and to placate those posters disgruntled at 150 years of Gaelic revival! |
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By *razy-CplCouple
over a year ago
and surrounding areas |
"Trying hard to get a pair of tickets for Sunday , any available would be much appreciated.
Why would you want to see Cork get beaten in person?  "
Ah here , time for Liam to come home where he belongs 
Rebels ABU
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By *quinnMan
over a year ago
Limerick |
"Trying hard to get a pair of tickets for Sunday , any available would be much appreciated.
Why would you want to see Cork get beaten in person?
Ah here , time for Liam to come home where he belongs
Rebels ABU
Mrs crazy "
I beg to differ. It'll be a great game regardless 
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By *ettaManMan
over a year ago
Kerry and Dublin |
" could someone explain the true reason for the GAA; was it founded to draw people away from the coloniser's sports of association football aka soccer, rugby and hockey?
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It wasn't so much to draw people away from those sports, it was part of an overall movement to counter the cultural genocide being carried out by the British.
It was illegal to speak Irish and to play Irish sports under British rule, so the GAA was established as part of the Celtic revival to preserve Irish culture and sports. |
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