The Official "rant/bitch/moan" Thread

Kopf

google it

rjt

Kopf wrote: »

google it

So are you LenovoUser ban-evading or just posting his crap here for lolz?

Nevyn

Oh look it's Micheal McGrath who has been site banned twice already come back to spew spite and vitrol.

http://www.skeptictank.org/hs/apgnhw1.htm

Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 21:58:07 -0700
From: Rev David Rice

This comes from the Web Page of Stewart and Janet Farrar....

ARTICLE: In Ireland

Challenging the Arch Druid:

A statement by Janet and Stewart Farrar and Gavin Bone

We first heard about 'Arch Druid' (Michael McGrath) about two years ago. We were warned about this time about him by a Gard (policeman) who told us about the right wing connection. He had appeared on RTE TV claiming to be head of an exteme racist right-wing Party, and the fact that he kept appearing in court for Drunk and Disorderly behaviour and assault - SEE NEWSPAPER CUTTING from the Leinster/Munster Express 1996.

He wrote to us, direct, inviting us up to Tara for Summer Solstice 1995. We decided that we needed to meet him personally before judging him. When we got there we were met by him; he was dressed in paramilitary dress and told us how he was shocked about the 'black Druids' who were coming from England. He also said that he wanted Janet to do the ritual and that he had called the press who were sending a photographer, even though we had said quite explicitly stated that we were coming as 'observers'. We exited very quickly giving no reason for our leaving.

Last year a fundamentalist [Christian?] in Cork trying to sell anti-Pagan Halloween videos appeared in the tabloids claiming that there was going to be a human sacrifice at Halloween by Satanists and that the Gards were 'investigating'. We were contacted by the Garda inspector in Cork who wanted information, as this was news to him! We sent him a video on the 'Child Abuse and Sacrifice Myth' and generally put his mind at rest that it was just a fundamentalist trying to sell videos. Unfortunately, the next week, Michael McGrath appeared in the same paper saying how he was going to turn the full resources of his Order (the Irish order of Druids) against these nasty 'Satanic witch covens'. He therefore supported the fundamentalist in his claim by doing this, and we weren't very happy about his use of the word witch.

He got a gathering of Druids together at Tara last Solstice, this included the British Council of Druid Orders, who sent a representative. One of the groups we were involved with under the PINE banner sent an observer, as we didn't want to actively support him. He has only been claiming to be a Druid for the past four years, so in no way has he the experience (about 21 years!) to claim the right to be 'Arch-Druid', which he has started doing recently, and more worryingly is being recognised as such by the Press. We had generally ignored his activities up until then, but one thing I can say is that his actions have united alot of Pagan groups here who are all agreed that his claims are going to far and who worry that his right wing activities would taint them, particularly the Druidic Groups here.

At Lammas he decided to Crown a High King at Tara. At this point we decided to draw the line. We felt that this would be an insult to the Republic and those that fought for Ireland's independence over two hundred years. So we went up to Tara. When we got there we got several surprises. First of all, we weren't alone in our opposition - there were members of the Druid Clan of Danu (FOI), Ancient Order of Hibernians (Republican equivalent to the Orange Orders), Society of Irish Re-enactors ('the Clans') and several others. Secondly, he had been banned from the Book and Coffee shop there because he was so drunk, by the owner! There were only about seven of his group (including his two cousins) there, and by this time McGrath was so drunk he was unable to communicate coherently! The members of his 'order' had decided to call it off anyway because of his alcoholic state.

We made our statement in a peaceful manner anyway (as did the others there) stating that we felt his actions were an insult to the memory of those that had died for the Republic, particularly as the site chosen for the crowning was were O'Connell read out the 1916 declaration of independence. We also stated that we did not recognise his title of 'Arch-Druid of All Ireland and Tara'; but I think he was to drunk to notice, to be honest!

We got the first letter from him three days later. He threatened us with a list of organisations, including OBOD, ADF, CAW and Green Egg etc. etc. He made it clear that he thought that this was a plot by Janet and organised completely by us - it was nice to get the credit but it just wan't true!

The second letter we received was very abusive and was from 'The Knights of Tara', an organisation linked to Michael McGraths Irish Order of Druids. We are unable to comment on this letter for legal reasons.

The following Sunday we opened up the national tabloid to find he had written to them claiming that he had been 'put upon' by naked witches on Tara - SEE NEWSPAPER CUTTING! He also said that we were banned from his organisation!!! The article was generally tongue in cheek about him - referring to him as 'Monarchist' and us as 'Republican' - not a bad thing in this country!. It also states that there were '150' members of his organisation when there was in fact only seven (including the two candidates for 'High King' and his two cousins)! They did not refer to us by name (we successfully sued a paper here and that has left them edgy about us). We are pretty sure he just sent them a letter. Unfortunately, we ourselves were contacted by the same paper for a reply so had no choice but to say something. They have chosen to ignore (so far) the information we have passed on to them on Mr McGrath, and concentrate their article on 'Witch V's Druids', which is patently untrue as we are acting with the support of the sensible Druid community here.

As Mr McGrath made the decision to go the Tabloid Press our reply is to go to the Pagan Press and keep this out of public view. His need to court the media is like to cause problems for all the genuine Witches, Pagans and Druids in Ireland. He has made his views quite clear in the article (and in the letters to us) on how he feels about the Wiccan community. We know of no genuine Druids anywhere who hold such a view, infact most of the ones we know work actively alongside the Wiccan community for the benefit of the whole of the Pagan community.

Janet and Stewart Farrar, and Gavin Bone, August 1997

Farrar/Bone 1997

---
Rev David Michael Rice
The world's second biggest glutton! (Next to Godzilla)

Geis - Worldwide Internet Ban on Michael McGrath and associates.

http://groups.google.com/group/alt.religion.druid/browse_thread/thread/6aa9ede43851f5be

Geis - Worldwide Internet Ban on Michael McGrath and associates.

A message to all true Druids and to those who aspire to become true
Druids. This is a warning regarding Michael McGrath of Kilkenny,
Ireland, who masquerades as a Druid. Having forged his qualifications
he then embellished his miserable condition by assuming the titles of
'Archdruid of - Tara, Kilkenny, Munster, Ireland and the World'. He
and his associates are to be avoided by all sincere Druids. Michael
McGrath does not treat our chosen path with the truth, respect and
dedication it requires. McGrath is a profane Neo-Nazi who is deeply
disturbed as repeatedly shown by his abusive communications, vulgar
contempt and irreverence for all that is sacred. Association with
Michael McGrath would contaminate and endanger any sincere Druid or
aspirant. McGrath's words and actions are despicable. He has
repeatedly assaulted the good name of Celtic Druids who far exceed
anything he or his ghouls can ever hope to achieve. We are aware that
Gina McGarry and Melvyn Lloyd (in formal association with McGrath) are
attempting to lead astray those who have not yet developed enough
discrimination to understand the extreme danger involved in
associating with such demonically driven imbeciles. Gina McGarry, who
has adopted the title of 'Faery Queen Archdruid of Tara', by
'permission' of this psychotic fascist is an object of laughter. Mel
Lloyd who has deputised for McGrath, now seeks to set up a European
Druid Order - but such a house would be made with fake bricks laid on
forged foundations and could not be a safe place for true Druids.
Although we laugh at such ridiculous characters, it would be wise for
all to avoid and ignore such infected people. These types will always
be among us, claiming rank and title to feed their egos and pollute
the stream of true knowledge for genuine and worthy people. They are
not of us. They will not be among us. We hereby promote and support
the "Worldwide Internet Ban on Michael McGrath - DruidE...@cablenet.ie
- DruidE...@gmail.com - Druideireo...@yahoo.co.uk" simply remove his
name from your links page, block all his emails and allow no
communications with Michael McGrath, Gina McGarry or Mel Lloyd. This
call to all true Druids and to those who aspire to become true Druids
will facilitate the Medical Healing that is needed by McGrath, it may
also help cure the excessive ego expression of Gina McGarry and will
tell Mel Lloyd that he is recognised as a fraud even before he seeks
world fame. Please pass on the "Worldwide Internet Ban on Michael

ApeXaviour

Can we have done with this McGrath Druid gibberish? I don't know what it is, I don't care. It's annoying.

Kopf

I'm not McGrath, I'm quoting him.

Durrrrr

Mark200

Yeah I was wondering how someone "comes back" with a join date of July 2001...

Señor Juárez

Kopf wrote: »

I'm not McGrath, I'm quoting him.

Durrrrr

I don't know whether to find it funny or sad that someone who has been on boards for 7 years and managed to become moderator of no fewer than 8 forums can't tell the difference between a troll quote and a banned user re-signing up.

Even though the quoter has been a member for one year longer...

Boston

Señor Juárez wrote: »

I don't know whether to find it funny or sad that someone who has been on boards for 7 years and managed to become moderator of no fewer than 8 forums can't tell the difference between a troll quote and a banned user re-signing up.

Even though the quoter has been a member for one year longer...

How about neither?

Tricity Bendix

I resemble a bipedial jewish lobster-like creature. Ouchee.

dan719

My laptop and my phone are broken after saturday, I have not been sober since saturday, and I had a dream I was arrested last night. Hmm.

BTW Josh, you are being held partially responsible for the death of my technology.

rjt

dan719 wrote: »

BTW Josh, you are being held partially responsible for the death of my technology.

*gasp* How so?

Nevyn

Kopf wrote: »

I'm not McGrath, I'm quoting him.

Durrrrr

right so your the other Micheal then,
the heathens liberation front, charming.

lilmizzme

Its just not going into my head!! I hate medieval Britain!!! Hate hate hate it!!!

Prof.Badass

NOOOO!

They removed the cans of ribena from the vending machine :mad:.

They were like some sort of cross between ribena and 7up. Bring them back!

mathew

"Excuse me, I'm collecting for the young socialist party. We're campaigning for an all out general strike. We want to trash student fees, abolish student debt, stop privatisation, promote membership of the socialist party, and kick out the government to replace it with a government of the working class"

Wtf??? Get out of my college...

Mark200

mathew wrote: »

"Excuse me, I'm collecting for the young socialist party. We're campaigning for an all out general strike. We want to trash student fees, abolish student debt, stop privatisation, promote membership of the socialist party, and kick out the government to replace it with a government of the working class"

Wtf??? Get out of my college...

Where abouts did that happen?

mathew

arts block.. He may have been a student but he had the air of a randomer who thought trinity would be a good place to try. He did have an 'official' newspaper with him and an official looking collection bucket.. Everyone here listened to him, explained how they dont agree with him and sent him on his way..

dan719

rjt wrote: »

*gasp* How so?

That last pint pushed me over the edge.

House of Wolves

Heads up to people, was talking to security and 8 laptops were stolen last week, mine was one. If anyone sees any dodgy behaviour report it to security if you can!

Podge_irl

I despise having two exams in one day. Everytime I study for one, the other gets pushed out of my brain. At least I'll have the guts of my exams out of the way tomorrow.

hopeful_girl

fecking leaving cert.

annoying boyfriend.

Brian

Is the Arts Block still operating under normal hours? Just remembered that all of my graphics gear (exam tomorrow) is in my locker...

Ron DMC

I wish I was at the pav right now instead of on the dart.

Boston

I to wish I'd gone to the Pav, instead I'm tweaking simulation parameters. Bastards.

tolosenc

Managed to wind up in the Pav for a bit. Went to d|two and the Conradh, which were rather decent.

Mountain_Surfer

So, once again the sun is splitting the stones and once again I'm stuck in the bloody Ussher. Wow - Fun. Yesterday was possibly the most amazing pav Friday in the history of pav Fridays and I didn't get to partake

All I can say is roll on Thursday 11.30am (or more than likely earlier than that haha!) And if the weather is not as nice as it is now, there will be consequences!

Fad

Mountain_Surfer wrote: »

All I can say is roll on Thursday 11.30am (or more than likely earlier than that haha!) And if the weather is not as nice as it is now, there will be consequences!

That's during the first week of the Leaving Cert, its almost a certainty that a serious heat wave will be sweeping the country........

Awayindahils

Ron DMC wrote: »

I wish I was at the pav right now instead of on the dart.

Boston wrote: »

I to wish I'd gone to the Pav, instead I'm tweaking simulation parameters. Bastards.

Mountain_Surfer wrote: »

So, once again the sun is splitting the stones and once again I'm stuck in the bloody Ussher. Wow - Fun. Yesterday was possibly the most amazing pav Friday in the history of pav Fridays and I didn't get to partake

I was at the pav!!!!:D

Also see woo thread for the triumph of D.R.I.P.

Though I'm back in the library now...till Saturday

Ron DMC

Awayindahils wrote: »

Also see woo thread for the triumph of D.R.I.P.

What? Where?

EDIT: Now I see it. I'm very slow today.

Kwekubo

Techno-bin set itself on fire in Fellow's Square.