Prince Harry [not] coming to Galway for Volvo Ocean race

bwatson

BhoscaCapall wrote: »

I thought you might try and pin this on Republicanism. So predictable.

Here are 750, 000 people who oppose the British Army's crimes in the Middle East

English people, in London, in 2003. Not "early 1900s" Ireland.

Here is the second lieutenantof the Royal Horse Guards, a regiment in the British Army


Here he is begging to be sent to an illegal invasion and occupation of Afghanistan

Cowardly, murdering scum. Not welcome in Galway, not welcome in Ireland.

I'm not sure I have ever seen so many mistakes in one short post!

Firstly, the picture you describe as "people who oppose the British Army's crimes in the Middle East" are actually people who opposed the British Government's decision to participate in the Second Iraq War. I am very certain that the majority (which included former servicemen) had no ill feeling towards the members of the British Armed Forces being sent to Iraq by the Labour government. Furthermore, seeing as the particular picture was taken before the invasion, it is simply not possible that they are opposing war crimes carried out by British servicemen.

Secondly, there is no such thing as an illegal invasion and occupation of Afghanistan. I believe however you are referring to, and I quote, the "NATO led security mission in Afghanistan established by the UNSC on 20 December 2001 by Resolution 1386 as envisaged by the Bonn Agreement". You may also want to remember that the Irish Permanent Defence Force is an active contributor of soldiers to the mission. Are Irish military personnel still allowed to visit Galway?

Thirdly, there is no longer a regiment named the Royal Horse Guards. There has not been a regiment named the RHG for decades. Prince Harry joined the Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). Added to that there is no rank of second lieutenant in the Blues and Royals, so you were wrong there also!

Mollie Breathna

Can we go back to the substantive point maybe? Does no-one mind at all that Cllr. Conneely has been caught out blatantly lying?
On Thursday, there's this:

The process of bringing the Prince to Galway was set in train some weeks ago by Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely, who was mayor during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in 2009. Cllr Conneely has maintained contact with the crews and organisers of the event since his tenure as mayor, and was informed that the British royal was a strong supporter of the ocean race.
“I have kept in touch with many of the people I met during the last event in 2009, some of whom know Prince Harry personally,” Cllr Conneely told the Galway Advertiser. “It was suggested to me that he would warmly welcome the opportunity to come to Galway for the finale.”
Cllr Conneely subsequently made enquiries through the British diplomatic service and was in contact with the Taoiseach’s office to notify them of the circumstances. Since then the Fine Gael councillor has learned that there has been “engagement at the highest diplomatic level, and it is just a matter of protocol before a visit is confirmed”.
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/51349/volvo-gets-royal-boost-as-prince-harry-keen-to-attend-galway-finale

Then on Friday we have this:

CITY COUNCILLOR DISAPPOINTED OVER PRINCE HARRY HOAX
April 20, 2012 - 12:10pm
The City Councillor who announced that Prince Harry was to visit Galway this Summer says he's 'disappointed' the letter from Buckingham palace is a hoax.
City Council received a letter with a Buckingham letter head last week, outlining that Prince Harry was interested in visiting Galway during the Volvo Ocean race finale.
However, a spokesperson for the Royal family has confirmed to Galway Bay FM News that there 'are no plans for the Prince to visit Galway'.
Councillor Padraig Conneely says it's disappointing news.

http://www.galwaynews.ie/25426-city-councillor-disappointed-over-prince-harry-hoax

So, it's his initiative one day and he's the victim of a hoax the next?
Is it acceptable for an elected politician to blatantly lie because it's only showing off and sure, it's only Conneely?
Oh, alright so, nothing to see here.

Happy Monday

Mollie Breathna wrote: »

Can we go back to the substantive point maybe? Does no-one mind at all that Cllr. Conneely has been caught out blatantly lying?
On Thursday, there's this:

The process of bringing the Prince to Galway was set in train some weeks ago by Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely, who was mayor during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in 2009. Cllr Conneely has maintained contact with the crews and organisers of the event since his tenure as mayor, and was informed that the British royal was a strong supporter of the ocean race.
“I have kept in touch with many of the people I met during the last event in 2009, some of whom know Prince Harry personally,” Cllr Conneely told the Galway Advertiser. “It was suggested to me that he would warmly welcome the opportunity to come to Galway for the finale.”
Cllr Conneely subsequently made enquiries through the British diplomatic service and was in contact with the Taoiseach’s office to notify them of the circumstances. Since then the Fine Gael councillor has learned that there has been “engagement at the highest diplomatic level, and it is just a matter of protocol before a visit is confirmed”.
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/51349/volvo-gets-royal-boost-as-prince-harry-keen-to-attend-galway-finale

Then on Friday we have this:

CITY COUNCILLOR DISAPPOINTED OVER PRINCE HARRY HOAX
April 20, 2012 - 12:10pm
The City Councillor who announced that Prince Harry was to visit Galway this Summer says he's 'disappointed' the letter from Buckingham palace is a hoax.
City Council received a letter with a Buckingham letter head last week, outlining that Prince Harry was interested in visiting Galway during the Volvo Ocean race finale.
However, a spokesperson for the Royal family has confirmed to Galway Bay FM News that there 'are no plans for the Prince to visit Galway'.
Councillor Padraig Conneely says it's disappointing news.

http://www.galwaynews.ie/25426-city-councillor-disappointed-over-prince-harry-hoax

So, it's his initiative one day and he's the victim of a hoax the next?
Is it acceptable for an elected politician to blatantly lie because it's only showing off and sure, it's only Conneely?
Oh, alright so, nothing to see here.

Water off a duck's back for a man like Padraig Conneely.

ben.schlomo

Mollie Breathna wrote: »

Can we go back to the substantive point maybe? Does no-one mind at all that Cllr. Conneely has been caught out blatantly lying?
On Thursday, there's this:

The process of bringing the Prince to Galway was set in train some weeks ago by Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely, who was mayor during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in 2009. Cllr Conneely has maintained contact with the crews and organisers of the event since his tenure as mayor, and was informed that the British royal was a strong supporter of the ocean race.
“I have kept in touch with many of the people I met during the last event in 2009, some of whom know Prince Harry personally,” Cllr Conneely told the Galway Advertiser. “It was suggested to me that he would warmly welcome the opportunity to come to Galway for the finale.”
Cllr Conneely subsequently made enquiries through the British diplomatic service and was in contact with the Taoiseach’s office to notify them of the circumstances. Since then the Fine Gael councillor has learned that there has been “engagement at the highest diplomatic level, and it is just a matter of protocol before a visit is confirmed”.
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/51349/volvo-gets-royal-boost-as-prince-harry-keen-to-attend-galway-finale

Then on Friday we have this:

CITY COUNCILLOR DISAPPOINTED OVER PRINCE HARRY HOAX
April 20, 2012 - 12:10pm
The City Councillor who announced that Prince Harry was to visit Galway this Summer says he's 'disappointed' the letter from Buckingham palace is a hoax.
City Council received a letter with a Buckingham letter head last week, outlining that Prince Harry was interested in visiting Galway during the Volvo Ocean race finale.
However, a spokesperson for the Royal family has confirmed to Galway Bay FM News that there 'are no plans for the Prince to visit Galway'.
Councillor Padraig Conneely says it's disappointing news.

http://www.galwaynews.ie/25426-city-councillor-disappointed-over-prince-harry-hoax

So, it's his initiative one day and he's the victim of a hoax the next?
Is it acceptable for an elected politician to blatantly lie because it's only showing off and sure, it's only Conneely?
Oh, alright so, nothing to see here.

Politician in outlandish claim shocker, what next. Par for the course really.

JohnCleary

Am I the only one who is glad he is NOT coming? My main reason being tightened security. The last thing I want is to be quizzed by half a dozen goons in cheap suits when all I want to do is sit on me feckin' boat and have a BBQ

Funk It

Ah sure Conneely will have his picture in the Galway papers standing next to random objects around the city again and get the people of Galway back on his side.

Being honest, when I first heard the news that Prince Harry was to visit I thought that it would be a good thing, showing that we had moved on a bit as a country, especially Galway as it is a city of tourism and diversity.

sword of light

"Galway- Windsor free since 1903"

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/the-day-the-british-king-arrived-drunk-for-his-grand-tour-of-dublin-2547200.html

The royal motor wasn't up to the roads of west Galway it looks like. Seeming as he's originally from Connemara, Cllr Conneely missed the potentially best photo opportunity of the last century......

"Local Councillor rescues royal family, critcizies County Council for failing to deal with potholes"

dloob

sword of light wrote: »

"Galway- Windsor free since 1903"

Windsor are just of the Monivea road, been there since 94

Sponge Bob

Hildegaarde steps in. I take it she told Conneely to shuddup this time.

http://www.galwaynews.ie/25526-invitation-royal-family-wake-galway-hoax

"We would – and did – treat that request, which we now know was a hoax, with the strictest of confidence for obvious security reasons. "

She did ....but Pádraig 'Security Breach' Conneely didn't.

"Let’s Do Global, confirmed that the invitation to the British royal family had been posted"

Ahhhh.

Mollie Breathna wrote: »

Does no-one mind at all that Cllr. Conneely has been caught out blatantly lying?
On Thursday, there's this:

The process of bringing the Prince to Galway was set in train some weeks ago by Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely, who was mayor during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in 2009.
Cllr Conneely subsequently made enquiries through the British diplomatic service and was in contact with the Taoiseach’s office to notify them of the circumstances.
http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/51349/volvo-gets-royal-boost-as-prince-harry-keen-to-attend-galway-finale

Then on Friday we have this:

"The City Councillor who announced that Prince Harry was to visit Galway this Summer says he's 'disappointed' the letter from Buckingham palace is a hoax.
City Council received a letter with a Buckingham letter head last week, outlining that Prince Harry was interested in visiting Galway during the Volvo Ocean race finale."

http://www.galwaynews.ie/25426-city-councillor-disappointed-over-prince-harry-hoax

So, it's his initiative one day and he's the victim of a hoax the next?

fishy fishy

he's not coming
better all round
end of!

G Power

Happy Monday wrote: »

The invasion of Afghanistan was legal.

was/is it?

biko

I'm not entirely sure how you managed to find this old thread but if you want to argue about British presence in Afghanistan an old Volvo Ocean race thread in Galway city forum isn't the place.