Union Flag on sale in Carroll's gift shop

Sonnenblumen

baz2009 wrote: »

Union Jacks =/= English football tops.

I see the UJ as a sign of oppression, it's a flag for a colony in my eyes.
If people were giving out shíte about English flags on sale, then there'd be cause for the jersey argument, but using it for outrage at UJs being on sale is bull, imo.

Don't see them at Utd?

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Sonnenblumen wrote: »

Don't see them at Utd?

What?
Don't understand your question.

tippx

Sonnenblumen wrote: »

Don't see them at Utd?

Celtic supports!!!!!!!!?

LondonIrish90

baz2009 wrote: »

Union Jacks =/= English football tops.

I see the UJ as a sign of oppression, it's a flag for a colony in my eyes.
If people were giving out shíte about English flags on sale, then there'd be cause for the jersey argument, but using it for outrage at UJs being on sale is bull, imo.

Strange though, seeing as England is the one country in the United Kingdom where many more Union Flags fly than St George's Crosses.

Predator_

They really are spoiling the west brits in this country with all this english royalty, first the wedding now this. Wonder what next, prob join the commonwealth.
They can only push us real Irish so far though

goose2005

Killer Pigeon wrote: »

There's a little bit of Irish in the Union flag - it contains the red Saint Patrick's Cross.

Not really, that's actually the Fitzgerald crest. St Patrick doesn't have a cross because he wasn't a martyr.

Baron_Kunkel wrote: »

The Jackeens were the last to take the union flag down around these parts......so why would it surprise anyone that they would be the first to put them back up?

Actually they're still up in NI - or are you one of those republicans who constantly forgets that NI is part of Ireland? For example, the Queen was in Belfast as recently as 2010.

I see the UJ as a sign of oppression, it's a flag for a colony in my eyes.

Ireland wasn't a colony, it was an equal part of the UK with MPs in the House of Commons. We even had an Irish PM (Duke of Wellington). Sure, the rich and powerful made it hard for the common Irish people, but it was the same story in Shropshire or Wales.

meglome

pow wow wrote: »

Had a wee one since about 1995.

Not a lot of men will announce they have a wee one in a public forum.

Twigster

studiorat wrote: »

Wiki-historians :rolleyes:

It's in Websters dictionary from 1913. First mentioned in books as far back as 1829.



So what were the Culchies up to in 1916 anyway?

Probably planning to shoot Michael Collins....
anyway the Union Jack was still flying in parts of west cork up until 1938.
(as part of the UK)

strokemyclover

Anyone see the spectacular graffiti in 2 foot-high letters in Dolphin's Barn protesting The Queen's visit?

NO ROYOL VISIT

The spelling Nazi would have a field day if they were brave enough to walk around the area late enough to repond under the cover of dark.....I'm no Nazi but am still scratching my head for a witty response. Any suggestions?

steddyeddy

strokemyclover wrote: »

Anyone see the spectacular graffiti in 2 foot-high letters in Dolphin's Barn protesting The Queen's visit?

NO ROYOL VISIT

The spelling Nazi would have a field day if they were brave enough to walk around the area late enough to repond under the cover of dark.....I'm no Nazi but am still scratching my head for a witty response. Any suggestions?

Makes as much sense

sdanseo

pow wow wrote: »

Had a wee on one in about 1995.

FYP.

Duckworth_Luas

goose2005 wrote: »

Ireland wasn't a colony, it was an equal part of the UK with MPs in the House of Commons. We even had an Irish PM (Duke of Wellington). Sure, the rich and powerful made it hard for the common Irish people, but it was the same story in Shropshire or Wales.

Ireland was part of the UK but it's preposterous to say it wasn't colonised.

Wellington may have been born in Ireland, but to call him an Irish PM is ridiculous. The vast majority of the Irish people had no say whatsoever in who represented them in Westminster and could not even stand for election until 1829. Even then the ordinary Irish had not choice in who they voted for until 1872 and the introduction of the secret ballot.

Also, it was far from the same story in Shropshire or Wales. All this revisionist nonsense is beginning to get tiresome at this stage.

Big Nasty

Does anyone have an issue if Carrolls sells US flags for Obamas visit?

Predator_

strokemyclover wrote: »

Anyone see the spectacular graffiti in 2 foot-high letters in Dolphin's Barn protesting The Queen's visit?

NO ROYOL VISIT

The spelling Nazi would have a field day if they were brave enough to walk around the area late enough to repond under the cover of dark.....I'm no Nazi but am still scratching my head for a witty response. Any suggestions?

Obvious west brit anti Irish propaganda.

tippx

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Does anyone have an issue if Carrolls sells US flags for Obamas visit?

The Taliban ?:eek:

Run_to_da_hills

I wouldn't be too concerned about these cheap plastic Union Jacks being sold across the city, most of them will be disgarded and trampled into the ground after all the hype is over.

Sonnenblumen

baz2009 wrote: »

What?
Don't understand your question.

DOH, do you feel oppressed at OT?

Sonnenblumen

strokemyclover wrote: »

Anyone see the spectacular graffiti in 2 foot-high letters in Dolphin's Barn protesting The Queen's visit?

NO ROYOL VISIT

The spelling Nazi would have a field day if they were brave enough to walk around the area late enough to repond under the cover of dark.....I'm no Nazi but am still scratching my head for a witty response. Any suggestions?

Rumour, it was done by a FAS trainee:eek:

strokemyclover

strokemyclover wrote: »

Anyone see the spectacular graffiti in 2 foot-high letters in Dolphin's Barn protesting The Queen's visit?

Do those idiots who wrote that really think Betty Windsor will be hanging out in the Barn? LOL Maybe they secretly really hope she will visit.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Sonnenblumen wrote: »

DOH, do you feel oppressed at OT?

Why would I?
Never seen a Union Jack in Old Trafford, tbh. A few English flags alright, but never a Union Jack.

That's not to say there hasn't been one, obviously, but I personnally haven't noticed one there or whilst watching them on telly.

goose2005

Duckworth_Luas wrote: »

Ireland was part of the UK but it's preposterous to say it wasn't colonised.

Ireland elected MPs, who sat in the Commons. Just like any other part of the UK. Colonies did not elect MPs and were unrepresented at Parliament.

Wellington may have been born in Ireland, but to call him an Irish PM is ridiculous.

Why? People are happy to accept any number of upper-class Anglo-Irish as real Irish people.

The vast majority of the Irish people had no say whatsoever in who represented them in Westminster and could not even stand for election until 1829. Even then the ordinary Irish had not choice in who they voted for until 1872 and the introduction of the secret ballot.

The entire UK election system was controlled by a tiny elite until the 1832 reforms. Even after that, only a fraction of men and no women could vote. The secret ballot didn't reach England, Scotland or Wales until 1872 either.

Also, it was far from the same story in Shropshire or Wales. All this revisionist nonsense is beginning to get tiresome at this stage.

Really? Examples as to how exactly Ireland was an inferior part of the UK.

LondonIrish90

baz2009 wrote: »

Why would I?
Never seen a Union Jack in Old Trafford, tbh. A few English flags alright, but never a Union Jack.

That's not to say there hasn't been one, obviously, but I personnally haven't noticed one there or whilst watching them on telly.

What flag do you see at Manchester Airport, or governmental buildings, big department stores, hotels and so on when in Manchester? It is very rarely the St George's Cross in any city in England.

Do you feel as if you are in a world of oppression before you get to watch your beloved football team? :pac:

cosanostra

Do you get a free lighter with it?

Johro

rockmongrel wrote: »

God I hate those ****ing places, nothing screams faux Irish more than one of those Paddy shops.

...the blackthorn sticks (shillelaghs dontcha know), the resin cottages, the leprechaun stuff and shamrock stuff and celtic crosses and connemara marble ashtrays, bejaysis. Puke.

Johro

I've got a 'Holland' scarf.
Union flags are for em... Unionists?

dj jarvis

gosuckonalemon wrote: »

Of course they're for sale in Carroll's. Mr. Carroll is a smart man and remembers the last time a queen of England came to Dublin that O'Connell St. was thronged with Dubliners waving their union jacks in adoration. (Where do you think the word "jackeen" came from after all?)
He's obviously expecting the same response this time round!

that must have been some survey they done to identify every person waving a union flag in dublin was actually from dublin :eek:

so none of the british army/civil service/english people and tourists from " the rest " of the uk or Culchies were waving flags ?

so if all the british citizens who live in ireland ( 100,000 i think ) came to dublin to welcome their queen lined the street , would they also be called dubs ?

so when cork city is finished fawning over themselves when she goes to the english market can we all start calling you jackeens also , or everyone from tipp ?

suppose we will have to rename the cork natives jackeen langers

OPENROAD

baz2009 wrote: »

Why would I?
Never seen a Union Jack in Old Trafford, tbh. A few English flags alright, but never a Union Jack.

That's not to say there hasn't been one, obviously, but I personnally haven't noticed one there or whilst watching them on telly.

I have, plenty and plenty of St Georges flags also

AudreyHepburn

Nevore wrote: »

I fail to see the problem in this.

There isn't one to be honest.

gurramok

Johro wrote: »

I've got a 'Holland' scarf.
Union flags are for em... Unionists?

Bloody Orangemen :mad:

dj jarvis wrote:

that must have been some survey they done to identify every person waving a union flag in dublin was actually from dublin

so none of the british army/civil service/english people and tourists from " the rest " of the uk or Culchies were waving flags ?

Bang on. Back then there was a Unionist minority in Dublin as proved by the census in 1911 where they were based in Rathmines and Dun Laoghaire for x
example. Also there was a substantial English population based here administrating the country in the civil service as well as the military, the census shows up these people as COE in their religion, thats the proof.

Paparazzo

strokemyclover wrote: »

Anyone see the spectacular graffiti in 2 foot-high letters in Dolphin's Barn protesting The Queen's visit?

NO ROYOL VISIT

The spelling Nazi would have a field day if they were brave enough to walk around the area late enough to repond under the cover of dark.....I'm no Nazi but am still scratching my head for a witty response. Any suggestions?

Saw "brits out" freshly painted around bluebell. I'd be willing to bet 1000 euro that the bloke that wrote it supports a British football team

gurramok

Paparazzo wrote: »

Saw "brits out" freshly painted around bluebell. I'd be willing to bet 1000 euro that the bloke that wrote it supports a British football team

On Cappagh road in Finglas, there is the "No Royal Visits" scrawled on a wall facing traffic. At least the education is still quite good down that way :P

tippx

Paparazzo wrote: »

Saw "brits out" freshly painted around bluebell. I'd be willing to bet 1000 euro that the bloke that wrote it supports a British football team

No it was the same guy he meant to write "TIT,S OUT!!!!!naew:rolleyes:

steddyeddy

gurramok wrote: »

On Cappagh road in Finglas, there is the "No Royal Visits" scrawled on a wall facing traffic. At least the education is still quite good down that way :P

Well lucky for them I dont think finglas will be visited by many royals!

vampire of kilmainham

Badgermonkey wrote: »

Please don't call Ireland that, unless you actually open your curtains in the morning and witness this.


http://snipsnip.it/apbm1lfencz/

wheres the rest of it i was just startin me ol jig an a skip round the dresser yupdedooooooooooooooooooo and the fcukin thing ended:eek:

vampire of kilmainham

im off work all next week so im staying in bed for the few days she'll be here ill only get up for eating purposes no tv or radio or computer will be turned on ill completly switch off from the world so i wont hear any of the sh1t ill only listen to music on CDs i have all my supplies in great cant wait total shut down...

vampire of kilmainham

british general to micheal collins at the hand over in 1922 your 8minutes late collins.
collins repley fcuk 8minutes your crowd kept us waiten 800yrs

getz

vampire of kilmainham wrote: »

british general to micheal collins at the hand over in 1922 your 8minutes late collins.
collins repley fcuk 8minutes your crowd kept us waiten 800yrs

i bet he had wished he hadent turned up at all,then he may of died a old man.

lods

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Does anyone have an issue if Carrolls sells US flags for Obamas visit?

They are also supporting Jedward :eek:, Obama & Gay pride!!!

http://www.facebook.com/CarrollsIreland

Obama t-shirts
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150189242192390&set=pu.121599157389&type=1&theater

Gay Pride

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150186273252390&set=pu.121599157389&type=1&theater

bonerm

lods wrote: »

They are also supporting Jedward & Gay pride!!!

Isn't that the same thing?

lods

Pauleta wrote: »

I remember the Umbro shop that used to be underneath Carrolls on Westmoreland street were selling England jerseys and some Loony Republican Ireland football fans rang up Joe Duffy to try and get them removed :rolleyes:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.156927861036182.36111.116355528426749

The new UMBRO STORE on Westmoreland Street is owned by Carrolls.
Phone calls to Liveline, no canadian shirts should be on sale in Ireland. :P

The impossible-to-get-in-Ireland Canadian jerseys now available in The Umbro Store, West Moreland Street, D2

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.161669457228689.40339.116355528426749

bonerm

Canadian soccer jersey? I can't imagine they're even a big seller in Canada.

Badgermonkey

Predator_ wrote: »

They can only push us real Irish so far though

I'll drive you to the Cliffs of Moher, we'll put your theory to the test.

Badgermonkey

vampire of kilmainham wrote: »

wheres the rest of it i was just startin me ol jig an a skip round the dresser yupdedooooooooooooooooooo and the fcukin thing ended:eek:

You asked for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCHOdyX5HGo

tippx

Badgermonkey wrote: »

You asked for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCHOdyX5HGo

Fook, that horse must be bollixed he,s goin up that fu*8kin road for 2 days for yis ,,,,,:eek: