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dm

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Location: Ireland


Posted: Oct 6, 2010 - 3:15am

 SaharaDesertBoy wrote:

 All Hail the North

As a patriotic Southerner you'll find me once a week shopping up in Enniskillen. Lovely town it is. Belfast not to be missed, great people, pubs, shopping and the craic. Home of the Belfast Giants, Real Hockey...(Thanks Canada for the players) Forget the politics, like most places, if you never watched TV or listened to the radio you wouldn't know there was ever a problem.

I was there in the troubles in 1986, ignorant Canadian (still am..ha ha), and had no hassle, just a good time. Now that I've lived in Eire for 20 years, (accent still CDN..thanks) I have nothing but good to say about the North. Sure the Wolf Tones said her all. "North Man-South Man, comrades all, Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Donegal. Up the Royal. (thats Co.Meath for non-Eire folk)


 
Hey... how's it going? Where you are you from in Canada?

hobiejoe

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Location: Still in the tunnel, looking for the light.
Gender: Male


Posted: May 29, 2010 - 2:53pm

 darrio wrote:
Hello folks! Another listener from NI here, actually from L'Derry/The Maiden City/Stroke City. Couldn't give a crap about the politics of the name personally, I just wish they'd sort it out so it wasn't an issue.

Anyhow, I've been listening to RP for quite a while now but for some reason never strayed into the non-song forums.
 
Hi Darrio
 
It's a good forum, just make sure you wipe your feet when you come in and return your empties to the bar.
 
Hello from Devon, by the way - it's not all 'merkins here  {#Wink}


darrio

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Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Gender: Male


Posted: May 29, 2010 - 2:38pm

Hello folks! Another listener from NI here, actually from L'Derry/The Maiden City/Stroke City. Couldn't give a crap about the politics of the name personally, I just wish they'd sort it out so it wasn't an issue.

Anyhow, I've been listening to RP for quite a while now but for some reason never strayed into the non-song forums.

MikeWhite

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Location: Cork, Ireland
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 15, 2009 - 11:23am

lol, its all good. jaw jaw is always preferable to war war,
if no one objects to me misquoting Winston Churchill

Badcmpny

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Location: Derry, North Ireland.
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 14, 2009 - 3:38pm

 MikeWhite wrote:

Yes Scott, I understand that, however you need to be clear that times have changed and we now live in a different time and place with related implications. Crystal?  
 

Let's get back to the music....
MikeWhite

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Location: Cork, Ireland
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 14, 2009 - 3:09am

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Just so we're clear, the city's name was Derry for a long time before somebody decided Londonderry was a good idea. And they didn't put that to a vote.

 
Yes Scott, I understand that, however you need to be clear that times have changed and we now live in a different time and place with related implications. Crystal?  

MikeWhite

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Location: Cork, Ireland
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 14, 2009 - 2:55am

Unfortunately I was never a student of history, until now, however it seems to me that national boundaries were very fluid in previous centuries, so what happened in Ireland wasn't unique in a European or world context. I believe the real tragedy of Ireland in the 20th century is that the violence inhibited earlier political change, by driving both sections of the community far apart. Having both Irish and British heritage I understand that my perspective is only one of many but I respect the differing views of my Irish brothers and sisters and I have no doubt that at some point in the future, provided all parties agree, Ireland will move towards and achieve unification. Perhaps by that time, rights based agendas will have become exclusively agendas based on shared interests. Politics is a messy corrupt business, but its infinitely better than the violence that destroyed the lives of my generation.


hobiejoe

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Location: Still in the tunnel, looking for the light.
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 13, 2009 - 4:47pm

 MikeWhite wrote:

.....

I'll always be extremely proud of my Ulster Scots heritage, but having lived in the South for four
years now, the way I view the country has changed from antipathy a couple of decades ago,
to intrigued fascination more recently, to a deep love of the place and people currently.

I'm more convinced now than I ever was, that as human beings, we have more that unites us,
than divides us.  
 
 
It's not often that I read something that stops me dead, grasping for any sort of reply that could do justice to both you and badcmpny. But, damn! Good for you both.
 


ScottFromWyoming

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Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 13, 2009 - 4:29pm

Just so we're clear, the city's name was Derry for a long time before somebody decided Londonderry was a good idea. And they didn't put that to a vote.


Badcmpny

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Location: Derry, North Ireland.
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 13, 2009 - 2:42pm

 MikeWhite wrote:


lol, I was wondering how long it would take.

Now, correct me if I'm wrong Badcmpny, but I thought that the only
name that changed was the name of the council from Londonderry
Council to Derry Council and the name of the city and county
remains the same as LONDONDERRY.

Lets not confuse the tourists, though maybe its too late for that! {#Naughty}

Wikipedia (if its correct) cites a High Court case in 2006 where the Royal
Charter naming the city Londonderry was upheld.

I'm sure we'd both like lots of things to be different in the province
though, with respect, I'd say that altering the facts helps no one
and no cause.....certainly not community relations.  

I do agree with ya on the 'rip-off Republic' though. Its been fun seeing
US friends visiting here, go pale when they go to the tills in shops or pubs.

While I'm still exploring the twenty-six southern counties and don't know the country that well yet,
I'd suggest that if people have the time, they should do North and South.
The South does have a well developed capacity for removing dollars from passing tourists and
some practices are so blatant its shocking, but every part of the Republic is extremely rich
with history and I think there are useful contrasts to be seen between places and peoples
in all four corners of the island.    

I'll always be extremely proud of my Ulster Scots heritage, but having lived in the South for four
years now, the way I view the country has changed from antipathy a couple of decades ago,
to intrigued fascination more recently, to a deep love of the place and people currently.

I'm more convinced now than I ever was, that as human beings, we have more that unites us,
than divides us.  


 

Derry Today



New Derry City name change row brews



    
Published Date: 29 May 2009 Derry City Council have written to a range of community representatives across the city asking for their views on its plan to lobby the Privy Council to have the name of the city officially changed to Derry.
Letters were sent out earlier this week as part of a consultation process on the controversial name change issue.

The letter states that Council is eager to gain the views of a number of interested parties about the issue to "reflect the need for a clear identity and to reflect the wishes of the vast majority of the citizens while respecting the views of all sections of the community."

The move has sparked an angry reaction from some unionists in the city who have criticised Derry City Council for using council resources to try to change the name of the city.

A council spokesperson said: "Derry City Council agreed it would undertake an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) on its decision to make an application to the Privy Council to have the formal name of the city changed from Londonderry to Derry. The Council has issued the EQIA to all of its equality consultees and will consider all responses at a meeting of Council in early Autumn."<-
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MikeWhite

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Location: Cork, Ireland
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 13, 2009 - 9:04am

 Badcmpny wrote:
Where is this Londonwhatsit? on the North coast Mike?  I am familiar with most of Ireland and the North West in particular and I would highly rec. tourists to skip the usual SW crammed over-rated haunts and head up there.  The 'welcome on the mat' is by-and-large more heartfelt than the celtic tiger drowning-in-the-bag rip-off that is the South.
 

lol, I was wondering how long it would take.

Now, correct me if I'm wrong Badcmpny, but I thought that the only
name that changed was the name of the council from Londonderry
Council to Derry Council and the name of the city and county
remains the same as LONDONDERRY.

Lets not confuse the tourists, though maybe its too late for that! {#Naughty}

Wikipedia (if its correct) cites a High Court case in 2006 where the Royal
Charter naming the city Londonderry was upheld.

I'm sure we'd both like lots of things to be different in the province
though, with respect, I'd say that altering the facts helps no one
and no cause.....certainly not community relations.  

I do agree with ya on the 'rip-off Republic' though. Its been fun seeing
US friends visiting here, go pale when they go to the tills in shops or pubs.

While I'm still exploring the twenty-six southern counties and don't know the country that well yet,
I'd suggest that if people have the time, they should do North and South.
The South does have a well developed capacity for removing dollars from passing tourists and
some practices are so blatant its shocking, but every part of the Republic is extremely rich
with history and I think there are useful contrasts to be seen between places and peoples
in all four corners of the island.    

I'll always be extremely proud of my Ulster Scots heritage, but having lived in the South for four
years now, the way I view the country has changed from antipathy a couple of decades ago,
to intrigued fascination more recently, to a deep love of the place and people currently.

I'm more convinced now than I ever was, that as human beings, we have more that unites us,
than divides us.  

Hairfarmer

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Location: The birthplace of Rock & Roll, baby.
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 10, 2009 - 5:28pm

I wish I could find out what ever happened to my friend Deborah. She's from Belfast. And I allways think of her when this thread comes up. {#Smile} Thanks.

(It's her fault I have to explain what "giving stick" means so often.)


SaharaDesertBoy

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Location: Co Meath, Ireland
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 10, 2009 - 1:58pm

 All Hail the North

As a patriotic Southerner you'll find me once a week shopping up in Enniskillen. Lovely town it is. Belfast not to be missed, great people, pubs, shopping and the craic. Home of the Belfast Giants, Real Hockey...(Thanks Canada for the players) Forget the politics, like most places, if you never watched TV or listened to the radio you wouldn't know there was ever a problem.

I was there in the troubles in 1986, ignorant Canadian (still am..ha ha), and had no hassle, just a good time. Now that I've lived in Eire for 20 years, (accent still CDN..thanks) I have nothing but good to say about the North. Sure the Wolf Tones said her all. "North Man-South Man, comrades all, Dublin, Belfast, Cork and Donegal. Up the Royal. (thats Co.Meath for non-Eire folk)



fidget

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Location: The dreaming spires
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 10, 2009 - 12:16pm

 samiyam wrote:

Northern Ireland... an occupied colony of the most evil empire since the Roman Empire. 

(just my humble opinion)
 
{#Rolleyes}

samiyam

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Location: Moving North


Posted: Jun 9, 2009 - 7:16pm

 MikeWhite wrote:
Zipper.......you wouldn't be an English teacher by any chance would you? {#Smile} Ever been to Ballymoney? Renowed for being 'careful with money' and have an almost impenetrable accent, even for people like me whose formative years were spent only six miles down the road!

Janis........yup, the West is a trip. Not explored it enough yet. Been working too hard since I arrived here. Looks like there's a good chance we'll get a good summer this year, so if you're coming back, your timing might be good. Cause I lived on the coast most of my life, I am a bit coastally biased and I'd advise, if you're gonna come to N.Ireland, driving the coastal route from the border around Newry up to Belfast, then taking the coast road from Belfast up to Londonderry is the way to go. I regard the inland part of N.Ireland as 'fly over' country, but of
course anyone from that neck of the woods would take issue! {#Naughty}  To be honest, apart from some sublteties, every time I go back up North, the differences between the two countries seem to become less and less.

Anyways, if anyone is planning to visit and wants some suggestions of 'must sees'....just ask.

Hobiejoe.....fab avatar man......only small boat sailing I've done is with lasers, but even they can fly once you get them up on the plane. Will definitely do some small cat sailing soon as I get the time. Luckily Royal Cork is just a few miles away and Cork harbour is a fantastic sailing venue.....lotsa wind, but sheltered.

Forgot to mention.....should anyone be coming to Cork, I'd be happy to help ya with stuff to do and see. Been here four years now and know the place reasonably well, though of course, as stated in the Irish Toutist Board website {#Drunk} is a major pastime here!

Evenso.......the Jameson's distillery is in a small town called Middleton, about twenty minutes drive from Cork and its the local whiskey and still going strong!

 
Northern Ireland... an occupied colony of the most evil empire since the Roman Empire. 

(just my humble opinion)

Badcmpny

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Location: Derry, North Ireland.
Gender: Male


Posted: Jun 9, 2009 - 6:48pm

Where is this Londonwhatsit? on the North coast Mike?  I am familiar with most of Ireland and the North West in particular and I would highly rec. tourists to skip the usual SW crammed over-rated haunts and head up there.  The 'welcome on the mat' is by-and-large more heartfelt than the celtic tiger drowning-in-the-bag rip-off that is the South.

MikeWhite

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Location: Cork, Ireland
Gender: Male


Posted: May 12, 2009 - 3:12am

Zipper.......you wouldn't be an English teacher by any chance would you? {#Smile} Ever been to Ballymoney?
Renowed for being 'careful with money' and have an almost impenetrable accent, even for people like me
whose formative years were spent only six miles down the road!

Janis........yup, the West is a trip. Not explored it enough yet. Been working too hard since I arrived here.
Looks like theres a good chance we'll get a good summer this year, so if you're coming back, your timing
might be good. Cause I lived on the coast most of my life, I am a bit coastally biased and I'd advise, if you're
gonna come to N.Ireland, driving the coastal route from the border around Newry up to Belfast, then taking the coast
road from Belfast up to Londonderry is the way to go. I regard the inland part of N.Ireland as 'fly over' country, but of
course anyone from that neck of the woods would take issue! {#Naughty}  To be honest, apart from some sublteties,
everytime I go back up North, the differences between the two countries seem to become less and less.

Anyways, if anyone is planning to visit and wants some suggestions of 'must sees'....just ask.

Hobiejoe.....fab avatar man......only small boat sailing I've done is with lasers, but even they can fly once you
get them up on the plane. Will definitely do some small cat sailing soon as I get the time. Luckily Royal Cork
is just a few miles away and Cork harbour is a fantastic sailing venue.....lotsa wind, but sheltered.

Forgot to mention.....should anyone be coming to Cork, I'd be happy to help ya with stuff to do and see. Been
here four years now and know the place reasonably well, though of course, as stated in the Irish Toutist Board
website {#Drunk} is a major pastime here!

Evenso.......the Jameson's distillery is in a small town called Middleton, about twenty minutes drive from Cork
and its the local whisky and still going strong!


evenso

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Posted: May 11, 2009 - 8:33pm

 JustJanis wrote:


nothing....YET.  But just in case, ya know????

Manbird, no robbing of any kind of stores.  I don't want to post bail for the loser.....and I won't damn it!!!

 
Methinks the lady doth protest too much! {#Wink}
evenso

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Posted: May 11, 2009 - 8:30pm

 MikeWhite wrote:
Sorry for the confusion.........originally from the north coast of Northern Ireland.....
....currently living in Cork.....on the south coast of Southern Ireland.....hows that
for symmetry? Also, lived in the lower forty eight and picked up some dubious
vocal mannerisms...yeh, like y'all {#Confused}

 
I hope they still drink Jameson on the south coast of the Southern Island.

bokey

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Gender: Male


Posted: May 11, 2009 - 8:18pm

 JustJanis wrote:


. . . . who likes to conga, can fix my car, drive me to the airport, pick me up from the airport, and likes to sleep in but will bring me breakfast in bed, will dress in disguises with me and ding dong ditch the neighbors.   That's all. {#Mrgreen} 

 
Damn, that conga thing disqualifies me every time. {#No}
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