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over a year ago
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I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ? |
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?"
Does it not make sense to give the majority of money and support to the activity the majority of people play in the country?
The GAA funnel way way more of the money they receive back into the actual game than most other sports |
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?"
Wait until you here what they gave the FAI, and no idea where it was spent!...(mostly on booze, rent and take-aways!) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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GAA well able to find itself. How much money does it stand to make from concert sales alone. Give the money to minority sports not FAI like the post above.. Athletics etc and let them enjoy the grants and grow |
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"GAA well able to find itself. How much money does it stand to make from concert sales alone. Give the money to minority sports not FAI like the post above.. Athletics etc and let them enjoy the grants and grow "
Do you think the government should cut all funding to the GAA? |
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"GAA well able to find itself. How much money does it stand to make from concert sales alone. Give the money to minority sports not FAI like the post above.. Athletics etc and let them enjoy the grants and grow
Do you think the government should cut all funding to the GAA?"
No absolutely not. I am saying the GAA are capable of funding the dome themselves without government grants. That €2.1 million would go a long way in minority sports. Simple fact is, government funding for the GAA = Votes
People complain Ireland never do well on the world stage eg the Olympics, can you guess why ? All grants are given to the GAA |
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I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?
Wait until you here what they gave the FAI, and no idea where it was spent!...(mostly on booze, rent and take-aways!)"
A drop in the ocean to what the GAA received. Croke Park, Pairc Ui Caoimbh all the stadiums built around the country with government money and the GAA given a token gesture |
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help"
How much money would that be ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?"
19million last year to greyhound racing |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing"
76 million to horse racing  so 3 million to an amateur sport for a state of the art stadium doesn't seem so bad now |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing"
The GAA received €20million in aid last year due to Covid. Sums it up
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing
76 million to horse racing so 3 million to an amateur sport for a state of the art stadium doesn't seem so bad now "
How much money does horse racing bring to Ireland? It’s a huge industry.
I am talking about amateur sports |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing
The GAA received €20million in aid last year due to Covid. Sums it up
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Do you know what the playing figures for gaa vs those involved in greyhound racing is? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing
The GAA received €20million in aid last year due to Covid. Sums it up
Do you know what the playing figures for gaa vs those involved in greyhound racing is?"
Talking about amateur sports |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing
The GAA received €20million in aid last year due to Covid. Sums it up
Do you know what the playing figures for gaa vs those involved in greyhound racing is?
Talking about amateur sports "
Cab you list exactly which sports you think you recieve more? So we can have a better discussion |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing
76 million to horse racing so 3 million to an amateur sport for a state of the art stadium doesn't seem so bad now
How much money does horse racing bring to Ireland? It’s a huge industry.
I am talking about amateur sports "
huge industry for the bookies |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing
The GAA received €20million in aid last year due to Covid. Sums it up
Do you know what the playing figures for gaa vs those involved in greyhound racing is?
Talking about amateur sports
Cab you list exactly which sports you think you recieve more? So we can have a better discussion "
Read my post above… amateur minority sports… 
Athletics, boxing, do I really need to list them off for you ? That €2.1 million would go a lot further for developing the sports |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am talking about amateur sports. Not horse/dog racing, the GAA after all is an amateur organisation… apparently "
Exactly it's an amateur sport with clubs in every parish, village in the country played from as young as 4 or 5 up, who are trained by men & women who volenteer up their spare time to do this so why shouldn't our government help |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am talking about amateur sports. Not horse/dog racing, the GAA after all is an amateur organisation… apparently
Exactly it's an amateur sport with clubs in every parish, village in the country played from as young as 4 or 5 up, who are trained by men & women who volenteer up their spare time to do this so why shouldn't our government help"
Why should they not help other sports to the same degree? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Athletics, boxing, do I really need to list them off for you ? That €2.1 million would go a lot further for developing the sports"
Are those sports technically amateur if your good enough at them as you mentioned olympics?
But yes I agree 2.1m would go further, but would it benefit more people?
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am talking about amateur sports. Not horse/dog racing, the GAA after all is an amateur organisation… apparently
Exactly it's an amateur sport with clubs in every parish, village in the country played from as young as 4 or 5 up, who are trained by men & women who volenteer up their spare time to do this so why shouldn't our government help
Why should they not help other sports to the same degree?"
Because its a finite pot and it makes sense to target the most amount of people that can benifit |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am talking about amateur sports. Not horse/dog racing, the GAA after all is an amateur organisation… apparently
Exactly it's an amateur sport with clubs in every parish, village in the country played from as young as 4 or 5 up, who are trained by men & women who volenteer up their spare time to do this so why shouldn't our government help
Why should they not help other sports to the same degree?"
Where did I say they shouldnt? I'm saying so should gaa but cut funding to horse racing & greyhound racing instead which you claim is perfectly fine to receive 90 odd million |
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"I'd be more worried about the amount of money pumped into horse racing and greyhound racing in this country via grants by our government, at least money going into gaa has some benefit for the youth of today and tomorrow how does funding the other two help
How much money would that be ?
19million last year to greyhound racing
76 million to horse racing so 3 million to an amateur sport for a state of the art stadium doesn't seem so bad now
How much money does horse racing bring to Ireland? It’s a huge industry.
I am talking about amateur sports "
That's a good question, how much money does horse racing bring in??
We know the breeders and bookies make an absolute fortune in personal earnings. Except for very few, most trainers earn nothing and staff are very poorly paid!
Tax-payer is basically propping a sport to earn taxes back from bookies incomes. While the 1% make a fortune. |
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Athletics, boxing, do I really need to list them off for you ? That €2.1 million would go a lot further for developing the sports
Are those sports technically amateur if your good enough at them as you mentioned olympics?
But yes I agree 2.1m would go further, but would it benefit more people?
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Are you asking are the people who compete in the Olympics amateur ? |
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No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together. |
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By *at3232Woman
over a year ago
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It's a brilliant facility and about time something is brought to the west.
GAA like it or not do fantastic work and getting a grant of 2.1 million is nothing compared to what other organisations get. If this was built in dublin/meath it would cost 3 or 4 times more. |
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By *at3232Woman
over a year ago
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together. "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together. "
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county. |
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county."
I've worked with individual clubs over the years. Nothing to do with GAA or sport related but I'm talking about so many areas that don't have a community centre and the clubs provide facilities for many different events and gatherings.
My own local area doesn't have a community centre or a GAA club and even councillors from the UUP and DUP have acknowledged the work being done in neighbouring areas by the GAA. I've never seen that happening with the local boxing or cycling club. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
I've worked with individual clubs over the years. Nothing to do with GAA or sport related but I'm talking about so many areas that don't have a community centre and the clubs provide facilities for many different events and gatherings.
My own local area doesn't have a community centre or a GAA club and even councillors from the UUP and DUP have acknowledged the work being done in neighbouring areas by the GAA. I've never seen that happening with the local boxing or cycling club. "
If they were given the grants and facilities do you think they could do the same ? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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I am not saying the GAA don’t do a good job in the community. All I am saying is they are capable of funding themselves as they generate their own money |
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
I've worked with individual clubs over the years. Nothing to do with GAA or sport related but I'm talking about so many areas that don't have a community centre and the clubs provide facilities for many different events and gatherings.
My own local area doesn't have a community centre or a GAA club and even councillors from the UUP and DUP have acknowledged the work being done in neighbouring areas by the GAA. I've never seen that happening with the local boxing or cycling club.
If they were given the grants and facilities do you think they could do the same ?"
Possibly but I can't say how any of the clubs I'm aware of were or are funded. If funding is so good why did all of those clubs have to hold parish raffles and draws for the best part of 10 years just to be able to buy a field or build a small changing room?
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"What exactly does the GAA do for the community.. No more than what the local boxing clubs.. Soccer clubs.. athletics and Rugby clubs etc.. "
In my area all my kids were trialled by the local soccer club
If they didn't make the grade they weren't allowed join the club
First 2 straight down to local GAA club....no questions or trials and a sense of community
Last fella brilliant footballer got onto team and then just asked for money all the time...no sense of community or forward planning ...still don't own a club house
I much prefer The GAA way |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What exactly does the GAA do for the community.. No more than what the local boxing clubs.. Soccer clubs.. athletics and Rugby clubs etc.. "
Exactly!! They think they are doing charity work or something. Every other sports organisation does the same, on a smaller scale perhaps. It’s not fair that the GAA get so much funding when they are capable of generating their own money. For example hosting concerts in stadiums payed mostly by tax payers money |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It's the opposite where I live.
I suppose the main thing is that hopefully everyone has a sporting facility that the kids ca use "
But they don’t Katie Taylor didn’t even have a toilet at her training facility. That just one example, hundreds more |
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"What exactly does the GAA do for the community.. No more than what the local boxing clubs.. Soccer clubs.. athletics and Rugby clubs etc..
In my area all my kids were trialled by the local soccer club
If they didn't make the grade they weren't allowed join the club
First 2 straight down to local GAA club....no questions or trials and a sense of community
Last fella brilliant footballer got onto team and then just asked for money all the time...no sense of community or forward planning ...still don't own a club house
I much prefer The GAA way "
Plenty of kids left out of the GAA as they progress through under age level if they’re not good enough. Catch yourself on. |
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In the area I grew up in there is one GAA club, a boxing club which to be fair didn't have great facilities, a couple of soccer clubs and a rugby club.
One of the soccer clubs closed its doors due to lack of support from the community because of their attitude towards young players who didn't make the grade.
The rugby club in all my time living there has never once had a charity night or anything community based.
Someone I know was involved in securing almost £400,000 in funding for various sports courses.
That involved heavily subsidised courses in tennis, squash and a number of water based sports costing as little as £40 for a 6 week course.
Even thought the funding was in place and guaranteed and all insurance and liabilities covered, the tennis club and others refused to allow non members access to their clubhouses and eventually non members were not allowed on site at all. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"In the area I grew up in there is one GAA club, a boxing club which to be fair didn't have great facilities, a couple of soccer clubs and a rugby club.
One of the soccer clubs closed its doors due to lack of support from the community because of their attitude towards young players who didn't make the grade.
The rugby club in all my time living there has never once had a charity night or anything community based.
Someone I know was involved in securing almost £400,000 in funding for various sports courses.
That involved heavily subsidised courses in tennis, squash and a number of water based sports costing as little as £40 for a 6 week course.
Even thought the funding was in place and guaranteed and all insurance and liabilities covered, the tennis club and others refused to allow non members access to their clubhouses and eventually non members were not allowed on site at all. "
Non members are not allowed to play “foreign sports” on GAA sports grounds, even though paid mostly by tax payer money.
I know the GAA opened up croke park but they had no choice and their was €€€€€ to be made |
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"In the area I grew up in there is one GAA club, a boxing club which to be fair didn't have great facilities, a couple of soccer clubs and a rugby club.
One of the soccer clubs closed its doors due to lack of support from the community because of their attitude towards young players who didn't make the grade.
The rugby club in all my time living there has never once had a charity night or anything community based.
Someone I know was involved in securing almost £400,000 in funding for various sports courses.
That involved heavily subsidised courses in tennis, squash and a number of water based sports costing as little as £40 for a 6 week course.
Even thought the funding was in place and guaranteed and all insurance and liabilities covered, the tennis club and others refused to allow non members access to their clubhouses and eventually non members were not allowed on site at all.
Non members are not allowed to play “foreign sports” on GAA sports grounds, even though paid mostly by tax payer money.
I know the GAA opened up croke park but they had no choice and their was €€€€€ to be made"
The sports being funded in each of the other clubs were not foreign to those clubs. Tennis in the tennis club, kayaking and canoeing in the canoe club and so on.
It was all about snobbery and only allowing access to those paying full price. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country "
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I dont disagree that smaller sports/activities should get better funding and support.
I just dont think it's a logical step to take it from the organisation that has the biggest active playing and supporter population in the country.
Yes the GAA probably could have self funded the 2.1m butbirbwiukd have either come from money going to grassroots or not happened for another few years. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What exactly does the GAA do for the community.. No more than what the local boxing clubs.. Soccer clubs.. athletics and Rugby clubs etc..
Exactly!! They think they are doing charity work or something. Every other sports organisation does the same, on a smaller scale perhaps. It’s not fair that the GAA get so much funding when they are capable of generating their own money. For example hosting concerts in stadiums payed mostly by tax payers money "
Are the fai or irfu or horse racing & greyhound racing not able to fund themselves too going by your logic? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"In the area I grew up in there is one GAA club, a boxing club which to be fair didn't have great facilities, a couple of soccer clubs and a rugby club.
One of the soccer clubs closed its doors due to lack of support from the community because of their attitude towards young players who didn't make the grade.
The rugby club in all my time living there has never once had a charity night or anything community based.
Someone I know was involved in securing almost £400,000 in funding for various sports courses.
That involved heavily subsidised courses in tennis, squash and a number of water based sports costing as little as £40 for a 6 week course.
Even thought the funding was in place and guaranteed and all insurance and liabilities covered, the tennis club and others refused to allow non members access to their clubhouses and eventually non members were not allowed on site at all.
Non members are not allowed to play “foreign sports” on GAA sports grounds, even though paid mostly by tax payer money.
I know the GAA opened up croke park but they had no choice and their was €€€€€ to be made
The sports being funded in each of the other clubs were not foreign to those clubs. Tennis in the tennis club, kayaking and canoeing in the canoe club and so on.
It was all about snobbery and only allowing access to those paying full price. "
And why did they have to pay full price ???
No drip feed of government funding to subsidise the fees perhaps? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What exactly does the GAA do for the community.. No more than what the local boxing clubs.. Soccer clubs.. athletics and Rugby clubs etc..
Exactly!! They think they are doing charity work or something. Every other sports organisation does the same, on a smaller scale perhaps. It’s not fair that the GAA get so much funding when they are capable of generating their own money. For example hosting concerts in stadiums payed mostly by tax payers money
Are the fai or irfu or horse racing & greyhound racing not able to fund themselves too going by your logic?"
Go back to bed you |
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"What exactly does the GAA do for the community.. No more than what the local boxing clubs.. Soccer clubs.. athletics and Rugby clubs etc..
Exactly!! They think they are doing charity work or something. Every other sports organisation does the same, on a smaller scale perhaps. It’s not fair that the GAA get so much funding when they are capable of generating their own money. For example hosting concerts in stadiums payed mostly by tax payers money
Are the fai or irfu or horse racing & greyhound racing not able to fund themselves too going by your logic?
Go back to bed you "
Not me that needs more sleep |
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"I dont disagree that smaller sports/activities should get better funding and support.
I just dont think it's a logical step to take it from the organisation that has the biggest active playing and supporter population in the country.
Yes the GAA probably could have self funded the 2.1m butbirbwiukd have either come from money going to grassroots or not happened for another few years. "
Other minority sports need to grow in Ireland. GAA is not a one fit size all sport. |
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"In the area I grew up in there is one GAA club, a boxing club which to be fair didn't have great facilities, a couple of soccer clubs and a rugby club.
One of the soccer clubs closed its doors due to lack of support from the community because of their attitude towards young players who didn't make the grade.
The rugby club in all my time living there has never once had a charity night or anything community based.
Someone I know was involved in securing almost £400,000 in funding for various sports courses.
That involved heavily subsidised courses in tennis, squash and a number of water based sports costing as little as £40 for a 6 week course.
Even thought the funding was in place and guaranteed and all insurance and liabilities covered, the tennis club and others refused to allow non members access to their clubhouses and eventually non members were not allowed on site at all.
Non members are not allowed to play “foreign sports” on GAA sports grounds, even though paid mostly by tax payer money.
I know the GAA opened up croke park but they had no choice and their was €€€€€ to be made
The sports being funded in each of the other clubs were not foreign to those clubs. Tennis in the tennis club, kayaking and canoeing in the canoe club and so on.
It was all about snobbery and only allowing access to those paying full price.
And why did they have to pay full price ???
No drip feed of government funding to subsidise the fees perhaps?"
Did you read what I wrote? The government was funding the course fees but the clubs wanted anyone taking the courses to pay membership fees first. When it was suggested that some of the funding could be used for that purpose the clubs wouldn't agree because they didn't want just anyone joining. |
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"I dont disagree that smaller sports/activities should get better funding and support.
I just dont think it's a logical step to take it from the organisation that has the biggest active playing and supporter population in the country.
Yes the GAA probably could have self funded the 2.1m butbirbwiukd have either come from money going to grassroots or not happened for another few years.
Other minority sports need to grow in Ireland. GAA is not a one fit size all sport. "
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"In the area I grew up in there is one GAA club, a boxing club which to be fair didn't have great facilities, a couple of soccer clubs and a rugby club.
One of the soccer clubs closed its doors due to lack of support from the community because of their attitude towards young players who didn't make the grade.
The rugby club in all my time living there has never once had a charity night or anything community based.
Someone I know was involved in securing almost £400,000 in funding for various sports courses.
That involved heavily subsidised courses in tennis, squash and a number of water based sports costing as little as £40 for a 6 week course.
Even thought the funding was in place and guaranteed and all insurance and liabilities covered, the tennis club and others refused to allow non members access to their clubhouses and eventually non members were not allowed on site at all.
Non members are not allowed to play “foreign sports” on GAA sports grounds, even though paid mostly by tax payer money.
I know the GAA opened up croke park but they had no choice and their was €€€€€ to be made
The sports being funded in each of the other clubs were not foreign to those clubs. Tennis in the tennis club, kayaking and canoeing in the canoe club and so on.
It was all about snobbery and only allowing access to those paying full price.
And why did they have to pay full price ???
No drip feed of government funding to subsidise the fees perhaps?
Did you read what I wrote? The government was funding the course fees but the clubs wanted anyone taking the courses to pay membership fees first. When it was suggested that some of the funding could be used for that purpose the clubs wouldn't agree because they didn't want just anyone joining. "
Was this Irish government funding? |
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"I dont disagree that smaller sports/activities should get better funding and support.
I just dont think it's a logical step to take it from the organisation that has the biggest active playing and supporter population in the country.
Yes the GAA probably could have self funded the 2.1m butbirbwiukd have either come from money going to grassroots or not happened for another few years.
Other minority sports need to grow in Ireland. GAA is not a one fit size all sport.
I literally just said I agree other smaller sports need more support "
Yes but you said it would have prevented money go into grassroot level for a number of years too |
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money "
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about! |
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"In the area I grew up in there is one GAA club, a boxing club which to be fair didn't have great facilities, a couple of soccer clubs and a rugby club.
One of the soccer clubs closed its doors due to lack of support from the community because of their attitude towards young players who didn't make the grade.
The rugby club in all my time living there has never once had a charity night or anything community based.
Someone I know was involved in securing almost £400,000 in funding for various sports courses.
That involved heavily subsidised courses in tennis, squash and a number of water based sports costing as little as £40 for a 6 week course.
Even thought the funding was in place and guaranteed and all insurance and liabilities covered, the tennis club and others refused to allow non members access to their clubhouses and eventually non members were not allowed on site at all.
Non members are not allowed to play “foreign sports” on GAA sports grounds, even though paid mostly by tax payer money.
I know the GAA opened up croke park but they had no choice and their was €€€€€ to be made
The sports being funded in each of the other clubs were not foreign to those clubs. Tennis in the tennis club, kayaking and canoeing in the canoe club and so on.
It was all about snobbery and only allowing access to those paying full price.
And why did they have to pay full price ???
No drip feed of government funding to subsidise the fees perhaps?
Did you read what I wrote? The government was funding the course fees but the clubs wanted anyone taking the courses to pay membership fees first. When it was suggested that some of the funding could be used for that purpose the clubs wouldn't agree because they didn't want just anyone joining.
Was this Irish government funding?"
Not in Northern Ireland no. It came from Sports NI and the NI Executive. |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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The only money ive ever disliked being spent on sport is the greyhound industy
19 million ....should be banned including coursing
The white water raft facility they were going to build in the docklands
A big white elephant that would take vital funding from other area's on a yearly basis
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?"
The GAA keeps community spirit alive in the country and without it there would probably be more people with mental health problems around the place. It's also useful for developing team working skills in young people. |
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over a year ago
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"In the area I grew up in there is one GAA club, a boxing club which to be fair didn't have great facilities, a couple of soccer clubs and a rugby club.
One of the soccer clubs closed its doors due to lack of support from the community because of their attitude towards young players who didn't make the grade.
The rugby club in all my time living there has never once had a charity night or anything community based.
Someone I know was involved in securing almost £400,000 in funding for various sports courses.
That involved heavily subsidised courses in tennis, squash and a number of water based sports costing as little as £40 for a 6 week course.
Even thought the funding was in place and guaranteed and all insurance and liabilities covered, the tennis club and others refused to allow non members access to their clubhouses and eventually non members were not allowed on site at all.
Non members are not allowed to play “foreign sports” on GAA sports grounds, even though paid mostly by tax payer money.
I know the GAA opened up croke park but they had no choice and their was €€€€€ to be made
The sports being funded in each of the other clubs were not foreign to those clubs. Tennis in the tennis club, kayaking and canoeing in the canoe club and so on.
It was all about snobbery and only allowing access to those paying full price.
And why did they have to pay full price ???
No drip feed of government funding to subsidise the fees perhaps?
Did you read what I wrote? The government was funding the course fees but the clubs wanted anyone taking the courses to pay membership fees first. When it was suggested that some of the funding could be used for that purpose the clubs wouldn't agree because they didn't want just anyone joining.
Was this Irish government funding?
Not in Northern Ireland no. It came from Sports NI and the NI Executive. "
Exactly Irish government would never dream of funding those sports. That’s the problem |
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?
The GAA keeps community spirit alive in the country and without it there would probably be more people with mental health problems around the place. It's also useful for developing team working skills in young people. "
If the GAA didn’t do it another sport would fill the void don’t be so naive. Do you think if there was no Catholic Church here Ireland would be free from religion? |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?
The GAA keeps community spirit alive in the country and without it there would probably be more people with mental health problems around the place. It's also useful for developing team working skills in young people.
If the GAA didn’t do it another sport would fill the void don’t be so naive. Do you think if there was no Catholic Church here Ireland would be free from religion?"
So now you're arguing what ifs....The GAA is here ,it does great work with the young and not so young of this country.
The top list of anything to do with being proud of being Irish would include The GAA and the county Jersey is recognised a over the world by other Irish people
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?
The GAA keeps community spirit alive in the country and without it there would probably be more people with mental health problems around the place. It's also useful for developing team working skills in young people.
If the GAA didn’t do it another sport would fill the void don’t be so naive. Do you think if there was no Catholic Church here Ireland would be free from religion?
So now you're arguing what ifs....The GAA is here ,it does great work with the young and not so young of this country.
The top list of anything to do with being proud of being Irish would include The GAA and the county Jersey is recognised a over the world by other Irish people
"
What are you on about?
That’s your perspective… when I see an Irish GAA club jersey I see it as small minded inward looking people.
We have so much more to be proud of in Ireland, our heritage, culture, literature, history and not some little game that no one outside of Ireland know about… except ex pats
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over a year ago
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about!"
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county."
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else? |
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over a year ago
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else?"
Are the coaching staff, medical team, referees getting paid ? Do you think Davy Fitz etc are doing it for the love of the game ? |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?
The GAA keeps community spirit alive in the country and without it there would probably be more people with mental health problems around the place. It's also useful for developing team working skills in young people.
If the GAA didn’t do it another sport would fill the void don’t be so naive. Do you think if there was no Catholic Church here Ireland would be free from religion?
So now you're arguing what ifs....The GAA is here ,it does great work with the young and not so young of this country.
The top list of anything to do with being proud of being Irish would include The GAA and the county Jersey is recognised a over the world by other Irish people
What are you on about?
That’s your perspective… when I see an Irish GAA club jersey I see it as small minded inward looking people.
We have so much more to be proud of in Ireland, our heritage, culture, literature, history and not some little game that no one outside of Ireland know about… except ex pats
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Culture.....GAA
Heritage......GAA
History.......GAA
Can't beat the clash of the ash
The Hill
Bringing Sam to the schools for the kids
Apart from U2 I cant think of anything more Irish that gives me as much pleasure |
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else?
Are the coaching staff, medical team, referees getting paid ? Do you think Davy Fitz etc are doing it for the love of the game ?"
And are they not getting paid in other sports is it specific to Gaa that these people are getting paid?
There are lots of stewards and turnstile people involved aswell that don't get a cent.
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over a year ago
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?
The GAA keeps community spirit alive in the country and without it there would probably be more people with mental health problems around the place. It's also useful for developing team working skills in young people.
If the GAA didn’t do it another sport would fill the void don’t be so naive. Do you think if there was no Catholic Church here Ireland would be free from religion?
So now you're arguing what ifs....The GAA is here ,it does great work with the young and not so young of this country.
The top list of anything to do with being proud of being Irish would include The GAA and the county Jersey is recognised a over the world by other Irish people
What are you on about?
That’s your perspective… when I see an Irish GAA club jersey I see it as small minded inward looking people.
We have so much more to be proud of in Ireland, our heritage, culture, literature, history and not some little game that no one outside of Ireland know about… except ex pats
Culture.....GAA
Heritage......GAA
History.......GAA
Can't beat the clash of the ash
The Hill
Bringing Sam to the schools for the kids
Apart from U2 I cant think of anything more Irish that gives me as much pleasure "
Ah good luck enough said ….
You’re not worth it  |
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over a year ago
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else?
Are the coaching staff, medical team, referees getting paid ? Do you think Davy Fitz etc are doing it for the love of the game ?
And are they not getting paid in other sports is it specific to Gaa that these people are getting paid?
There are lots of stewards and turnstile people involved aswell that don't get a cent.
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I am talking about amateur sports. Are you saying the stewards at an All Ireland final are not getting paid ? Or even an provincial final ? Everyone is making money on the backs of county players |
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about!
If not true why have the GAA changed the county calendar then ? "
You're proving your own point about only be8ng concerned about inetercounty wrong.
They are changing the calendar to benefit the club games and the large majority of players, after it was requested to do so by grassroots. |
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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago
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"I think it’s a disgrace the GAA received €2.1 million from the government in grants towards the new GAA Airdrome that costs €3 million. Surely the GAA can fun itself and the money should go towards minority sports in the country. Is it all about votes ?
The GAA keeps community spirit alive in the country and without it there would probably be more people with mental health problems around the place. It's also useful for developing team working skills in young people.
If the GAA didn’t do it another sport would fill the void don’t be so naive. Do you think if there was no Catholic Church here Ireland would be free from religion?
So now you're arguing what ifs....The GAA is here ,it does great work with the young and not so young of this country.
The top list of anything to do with being proud of being Irish would include The GAA and the county Jersey is recognised a over the world by other Irish people
What are you on about?
That’s your perspective… when I see an Irish GAA club jersey I see it as small minded inward looking people.
We have so much more to be proud of in Ireland, our heritage, culture, literature, history and not some little game that no one outside of Ireland know about… except ex pats
Culture.....GAA
Heritage......GAA
History.......GAA
Can't beat the clash of the ash
The Hill
Bringing Sam to the schools for the kids
Apart from U2 I cant think of anything more Irish that gives me as much pleasure
Ah good luck enough said ….
You’re not worth it "
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over a year ago
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about!
If not true why have the GAA changed the county calendar then ?
You're proving your own point about only be8ng concerned about inetercounty wrong.
They are changing the calendar to benefit the club games and the large majority of players, after it was requested to do so by grassroots."
Why was it requested by grassroots ? |
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"Love The GAA ....probably one of the best things about being Irish is watching the All Ireland football and hurling and they put so much into local communities
Don't have a problem with it "
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about!
If not true why have the GAA changed the county calendar then ?
You're proving your own point about only be8ng concerned about inetercounty wrong.
They are changing the calendar to benefit the club games and the large majority of players, after it was requested to do so by grassroots.
Why was it requested by grassroots ?"
To allow grassroots to have the summer months for playing games... i.e. taking their "main concern" away from the preferable summer months. |
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over a year ago
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about!
If not true why have the GAA changed the county calendar then ?
You're proving your own point about only be8ng concerned about inetercounty wrong.
They are changing the calendar to benefit the club games and the large majority of players, after it was requested to do so by grassroots.
Why was it requested by grassroots ?
To allow grassroots to have the summer months for playing games... i.e. taking their "main concern" away from the preferable summer months."
Why did they have that concern ? |
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By *alway19Man
over a year ago
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To be fair have you seen the facility?
I have recently played in it and its exceptional. Brings state of the art to the next level.
The GAA like every sporting authority in Ireland get a certain amount of government funding.
The only downside is where this facility maybe located.
Don't be surprised to see more of these pop up throughout Ireland. |
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over a year ago
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"To be fair have you seen the facility?
I have recently played in it and its exceptional. Brings state of the art to the next level.
The GAA like every sporting authority in Ireland get a certain amount of government funding.
The only downside is where this facility maybe located.
Don't be surprised to see more of these pop up throughout Ireland. "
I’m not doubting the facilities and would love to see more. I just think the GAA are more than capable to pay for it themselves |
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about!
If not true why have the GAA changed the county calendar then ?
You're proving your own point about only be8ng concerned about inetercounty wrong.
They are changing the calendar to benefit the club games and the large majority of players, after it was requested to do so by grassroots.
Why was it requested by grassroots ?
To allow grassroots to have the summer months for playing games... i.e. taking their "main concern" away from the preferable summer months.
Why did they have that concern ?"
There was no concern, you stated intercounty was their main concern. By moving it off the summer calendar to benefit grassroots proves you wrong.
Your constant silly questions are boring now. There is one or two of your ilk in every community! |
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over a year ago
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about!
If not true why have the GAA changed the county calendar then ?
You're proving your own point about only be8ng concerned about inetercounty wrong.
They are changing the calendar to benefit the club games and the large majority of players, after it was requested to do so by grassroots.
Why was it requested by grassroots ?
To allow grassroots to have the summer months for playing games... i.e. taking their "main concern" away from the preferable summer months.
Why did they have that concern ?
There was no concern, you stated intercounty was their main concern. By moving it off the summer calendar to benefit grassroots proves you wrong.
Your constant silly questions are boring now. There is one or two of your ilk in every community!"
Do you think the GAA should have paid for it themselves? |
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over a year ago
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"I am talking about amateur sports. Not horse/dog racing, the GAA after all is an amateur organisation… apparently
Since when??"
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"Pfft, the GAA is the biggest clique in the country
Just like the Catholic Church years ago !!
People at grassroot level are losing faith with the GAA all they’re concerned about is inter county football and money
You lost your arguement a long time ago. But if you genuinely belive in the above then your just being spiteful and know little to nothing about what your trying to talk about!
If not true why have the GAA changed the county calendar then ?
You're proving your own point about only be8ng concerned about inetercounty wrong.
They are changing the calendar to benefit the club games and the large majority of players, after it was requested to do so by grassroots.
Why was it requested by grassroots ?
To allow grassroots to have the summer months for playing games... i.e. taking their "main concern" away from the preferable summer months.
Why did they have that concern ?
There was no concern, you stated intercounty was their main concern. By moving it off the summer calendar to benefit grassroots proves you wrong.
Your constant silly questions are boring now. There is one or two of your ilk in every community!
Do you think the GAA should have paid for it themselves?"
No, they applied for grants like every other sporting organisation is entitled to do.
Just like the many clubs across numerous sports and bodies who receive hundreds of thousands in sports capital grants every year! They're just the biggest show in town! |
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By *at3232Woman
over a year ago
the moon |
"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else?
Are the coaching staff, medical team, referees getting paid ? Do you think Davy Fitz etc are doing it for the love of the game ?"
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By *at3232Woman
over a year ago
the moon |
"To be fair have you seen the facility?
I have recently played in it and its exceptional. Brings state of the art to the next level.
The GAA like every sporting authority in Ireland get a certain amount of government funding.
The only downside is where this facility maybe located.
Don't be surprised to see more of these pop up throughout Ireland. "
What's wrong where it's located? |
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"To be fair have you seen the facility?
I have recently played in it and its exceptional. Brings state of the art to the next level.
The GAA like every sporting authority in Ireland get a certain amount of government funding.
The only downside is where this facility maybe located.
Don't be surprised to see more of these pop up throughout Ireland.
What's wrong where it's located?"
Think it’s just that it could be in a province that takes GAA seriously and actually tries to win all Ireland’s..
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"To be fair have you seen the facility?
I have recently played in it and its exceptional. Brings state of the art to the next level.
The GAA like every sporting authority in Ireland get a certain amount of government funding.
The only downside is where this facility maybe located.
Don't be surprised to see more of these pop up throughout Ireland.
What's wrong where it's located?
Think it’s just that it could be in a province that takes GAA seriously and actually tries to win all Ireland’s..
… I’ll get me coat "
Ive seen my County win hurling or football All Irelands in each of the last four decades...no other county can say that!  |
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"Ive seen my County win hurling or football All Irelands in each of the last four decades...no other county can say that! "
Would Kerry not be able to say that? Haven't checked but almost sure they've won at least 1 in the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s. |
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"Ive seen my County win hurling or football All Irelands in each of the last four decades...no other county can say that!
Would Kerry not be able to say that? Haven't checked but almost sure they've won at least 1 in the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s."
And Cork and Killkenny |
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else?
Are the coaching staff, medical team, referees getting paid ? Do you think Davy Fitz etc are doing it for the love of the game ?
And are they not getting paid in other sports is it specific to Gaa that these people are getting paid?
There are lots of stewards and turnstile people involved aswell that don't get a cent.
I am talking about amateur sports. Are you saying the stewards at an All Ireland final are not getting paid ? Or even an provincial final ? Everyone is making money on the backs of county players"
What about all the other games throughout the year where you had volunteers out in the pissing rain and wind and the leagues and 90% of championship games. |
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"I think the government should give out more money and every province should have an Air Dome"
And do you know what there are grants available for any sports club or organisation to get funding but the majority don't bother as it takes a bit off effort and fundraising. Something that the GAA membership is not lacking in.
How many soccer clubs are there in this country that barely have a dressing room or a toilet and won't get off there arse to do something about it and instead choose to point the finger at the gaa getting funding. |
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"Ive seen my County win hurling or football All Irelands in each of the last four decades...no other county can say that!
Would Kerry not be able to say that? Haven't checked but almost sure they've won at least 1 in the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s."
not in hurling they didn't! |
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"Ive seen my County win hurling or football All Irelands in each of the last four decades...no other county can say that!
Would Kerry not be able to say that? Haven't checked but almost sure they've won at least 1 in the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s.
And Cork and Killkenny "
Kilkenny have no football AI.
I forgot about Cork in 2010 alright! |
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"Ive seen my County win hurling or football All Irelands in each of the last four decades...no other county can say that!
Would Kerry not be able to say that? Haven't checked but almost sure they've won at least 1 in the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s.
And Cork and Killkenny
Kilkenny have no football AI.
I forgot about Cork in 2010 alright!"
We just snuck in there |
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"Ive seen my County win hurling or football All Irelands in each of the last four decades...no other county can say that!
Would Kerry not be able to say that? Haven't checked but almost sure they've won at least 1 in the 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s. not in hurling they didn't!"
No, but you said hurling OR football. Not both |
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I can see where you are coming from. But the GAA is entitled to apply for whatever grants that are open to them. Just like any other sport. The GAA are probably better at it. The government need to do more and do it better when it comes to supporting all sporting and cultural activities I this country. I personally think it was a crime that irish Olympic athletes had, in some case fund their own travel to the games |
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"I can see where you are coming from. But the GAA is entitled to apply for whatever grants that are open to them. Just like any other sport. The GAA are probably better at it. The government need to do more and do it better when it comes to supporting all sporting and cultural activities I this country. I personally think it was a crime that irish Olympic athletes had, in some case fund their own travel to the games"
Ya, it's absolutely outrageous that anybody representing our country in an Olympics has to pay for travel, accommodation or equipment! |
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We just snuck in there
That 2010 win is always the forgotten one when talking GAA. And did they beat Down in the final? Mad how the 2 counties withered away to nothing after that. "
Ouch.....
That was a great Cork team, the final was probably their worst performance in a 3 year spell should of had at least one more All Ireland. Played minor with a few of them they were a really decent bunch too |
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We just snuck in there
That 2010 win is always the forgotten one when talking GAA. And did they beat Down in the final? Mad how the 2 counties withered away to nothing after that.
Ouch.....
That was a great Cork team, the final was probably their worst performance in a 3 year spell should of had at least one more All Ireland. Played minor with a few of them they were a really decent bunch too"
No offence intended. The hurlers having a bit of resurgence recently, cant see the footballers going anywhere though. No idea what went wrong after that for the footballers. |
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else?
Are the coaching staff, medical team, referees getting paid ? Do you think Davy Fitz etc are doing it for the love of the game ?
Eh yes actually "
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By *odge72Man
over a year ago
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The simple fact is this
Any sporting organisation is allowed to apply for these grants
This is no bar to any sporting body to applying for them
And good luck to every club in the country that gets a grant and raises money through its volunteering efforts also,Participation in sport is vital for the well being of the nation and more is needed when you look at childhood obesity rates and the drop off in teenage girls playing sport
I have been in the position in a GAA club of applying for grants and it is a time consuming process that requires a thoroughness and a certain level of professional rigour for an application to succeed
The fact that this thread is a thinly veiled anti gaa bitch fest by the opening poster says it all
Maybe if he got off his hole and applied for grants for his club rather than whinging here would be a lot better use to everyone concerned |
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By *odge72Man
over a year ago
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"To be fair have you seen the facility?
I have recently played in it and its exceptional. Brings state of the art to the next level.
The GAA like every sporting authority in Ireland get a certain amount of government funding.
The only downside is where this facility maybe located.
Don't be surprised to see more of these pop up throughout Ireland.
I’m not doubting the facilities and would love to see more. I just think the GAA are more than capable to pay for it themselves "
The Taxpayer handed over €190m to build Lansdowne Road (which I have no issue with) and bailed out the FAI who got into trouble due to greed and mismanagement to the tune of €70m
I presume you will be wanting this back too or is it just the GAA you want treated differently? |
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By *at3232Woman
over a year ago
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"To be fair have you seen the facility?
I have recently played in it and its exceptional. Brings state of the art to the next level.
The GAA like every sporting authority in Ireland get a certain amount of government funding.
The only downside is where this facility maybe located.
Don't be surprised to see more of these pop up throughout Ireland.
What's wrong where it's located?
Think it’s just that it could be in a province that takes GAA seriously and actually tries to win all Ireland’s..
… I’ll get me coat "
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else?
Are the coaching staff, medical team, referees getting paid ? Do you think Davy Fitz etc are doing it for the love of the game ?
Eh yes actually
Do you want to buy these magic beans I have ?"
No thanks they seem to have a bitter affect on you  |
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By *ohng69Man
over a year ago
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"No affiliation with the GAA at all and only attend the odd inter county match but in my opinion it's worth every penny just because of the work they do in local communities which was very clearly seen over the last 2 years.
Some GAA clubs are the glue holding many communities together.
Every other amateur sport does the same. All be it on a smaller scale.
If you go to an inter county match, the only people not getting paid is the players. Everyone else is getting paid. It’s well documented there is a divide in the GAA between club level and county.
Well this is lies anyway. Or who are you calling everyone else?
Are the coaching staff, medical team, referees getting paid ? Do you think Davy Fitz etc are doing it for the love of the game ?
Eh yes actually
Do you want to buy these magic beans I have ?"
no thanks, but I'd love a few chips off your shoulders |
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"Just another anti Gaa person who seems to conveniently forgets how much money the gaa pumps into the economy each year in tax from gate receipts and what the local economy makes every match day "
Eh the GAA don’t pay tax on their earnings, they are a registered charity |
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By *odge72Man
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"Just another anti Gaa person who seems to conveniently forgets how much money the gaa pumps into the economy each year in tax from gate receipts and what the local economy makes every match day
Eh the GAA don’t pay tax on their earnings, they are a registered charity "
Name the sporting bodies that do |
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