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[Armaghtoffee]

The politicians need to sort this quickly. I understand, as a retired Civil Servant, that there must be regulations in matters pertaining to government of a free democracy, otherwise we would have chaos.

However there seems to be communication issues as to what was clearly required of the organizers in terms of necessary documentation and what was only communicated later.

The appeal is being prepared and must be considered speedily, having due regard to the primary concern of safety of the children.

I hope and pray that this works out well for all concerned.

'Don't kill our children's dreams' - GAA Palestine

A representative of GAA Palestine in the West Bank has sent a heartfelt plea to Irish authorities asking them to reverse a decision to deny visa applications for a group of its players and mentors ahead of a summer tour.

www.rte.ie

There is a time and a place for rules and this most certainly isn’t it.

 

[Bluerover]

There is a time and a place for rules and this most certainly isn’t it.

There is a legal maxim that 'hard cases make bad laws'.

I didn't work in DFA, but I can understand the need to have tight regulation of people coming into our country, especially children, so as to ensure some elements do not take advantage for their own nefarious ambitions.

This is a case that needs attention at the top - Secretary General level - to be resolved speedily, having ensured that all that is required is in place, so these lovely victims of aggression can have a magical time playing the sports that they have come to love, in a safe and peaceful atmosphere.

Politicians are quite correct to advocate for them, and to bring the matter to the urgent attention of Government and the citizens of this Republic.

I expect that relevant Ministers will be stressing to the Sec Gen how this must be resolved as a matter of priority, but they should not seek to have the regulatory requirements ignored.

From experience, I know this can be done speedily and to the satisfaction of all decent people concerned.

Thankfully we don't have idiots building bonfires down here.

Here's hoping!

 

[Armaghtoffee]

There is a legal maxim that 'hard cases make bad laws'.

I didn't work in DFA, but I can understand the need to have tight regulation of people coming into our country, especially children, so as to ensure some elements do not take advantage for their own nefarious ambitions.

This is a case that needs attention at the top - Secretary General level - to be resolved speedily, having ensured that all that is required is in place, so these lovely victims of aggression can have a magical time playing the sports that they have come to love, in a safe and peaceful atmosphere.

Politicians are quite correct to advocate for them, and to bring the matter to the urgent attention of Government and the citizens of this Republic.

I expect that relevant Ministers will be stressing to the Sec Gen how this must be resolved as a matter of priority, but they should not seek to have the regulatory requirements ignored.

From experience, I know this can be done speedily and to the satisfaction of all decent people concerned.

Thankfully we don't have idiots building bonfires down here.

Here's hoping!

If it isn’t resolved immediately then expect a full Israeli PR campaign that Ireland is just all bluff and hot air. End it today and let those people experience our welcome and games in some much needed safety.

 

[mightymoyes]

the heat should have a big impact on the games this weekend, surely they will have to have proper water breaks during the game.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

the heat should have a big impact on the games this weekend, surely they will have to have proper water breaks during the game.

It will help a young Meath team against Donegal anyway. Certainly increases the chances of an upset.

 

[Bluerover]

Kerry won pulling up against Tyrone yesterday - glad in a way the Dubs weren't there as I think we would be well beaten, and perhaps hurt morale going forward.

As previously posted, Dessie did the right thing to call it a day and he also has two All Irelands- that is an achievement no one should forget.

Today's other semi final sees Donegal leading Meath by 4 after about 43 minutes. Meath have come out looking more energetic than in the first half.
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Ah...goal Donegal then a point.!

8 in it now.

 

[Bluerover]

Game over surely. 3-21 to 0-13 with ten minutes to go.

Donegal very impressive and should be a gripping final with Kerry.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Kerry aren’t beating Donegal.

 

[Blue Piper]

Kerry aren’t beating Donegal.

Hopefully not

 

[Taifi gorm]

Anyone, feel like the standard of the championship has just been poor since the group stages. Chaotic at times but just a lack of bite, intensity even quality.

 

[Alan Whittle]

Is the Cork / Tipp final on UK TV this year. Last years Cork/ Clare game was unbelievable so hoping for a repeat.

 

[Neiler]

Is the Cork / Tipp final on UK TV this year. Last years Cork/ Clare game was unbelievable so hoping for a repeat.

BBC showed the semi finals mate, don't see why they wouldn't show the final.

 

[Alan Whittle]

BBC showed the semi finals mate, don't see why they wouldn't show the final.

Ta. Looking forward to it. Up the Rebels.

 

[Neiler]

Ta. Looking forward to it. Up the Rebels.

Just check the format mate might be BBC northern Ireland or BBC sport online!

Hope Cork do it to, they didn't deserve to loose last year. Tony Kelly put in a performance for the ages for Clare.

 

[Neiler]

Going to be a ding dong final - bath teams were very impressive in their games.

Hard to call! (But hopefully Donegal).

Have a feeling Jimmy's winning matches will have a trap for Kerry, he's a good tactician.