Cork 21s getting way more battered by Clare than we were, if thatâs some consolation.
Bring on them wexford cunts
THANK YOU.
I wonder will the Politically Motivated Understudy have a plan B on Sunday lads? What could that be? I also wonder does the Expensive Corkman regret leaving Limerick, along with a big pay packet and a car, now that they are on the cusp of glory?
Plan A will be sufficient.
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Plan B will be needed further down the lineâŚ
Some great stuff on this youtube channel.
Hereâs a proper slowed down version of OâHanlonâs pull on Dowling. Pure filth.
Limerick lads love an oul video
No it will not and well you know it.
Ye Wexicans like appearing in the odd one as well.
[QUOTE=âTreatyStones, post: 995736, member: 1786â]Some great stuff on this youtube channel.
Hereâs a proper slowed down version of OâHanlonâs pull on Dowling. Pure filth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpoiRlbLm74
[/QUOTE]
The ref wouldnât have batted an eyelid ten years ago. Old school corner=back play.
Although it is eleven days since the All Ireland Quarter Finals in Thurles I cannot let this matter rest. It has taken me a while to get in contact with some other people who were witness to the events outlined below. The issue concerns the despicable and unacceptable behaviour of a tiny minority of Limerick âsupportersâ under the scoreboard on the Town End Terrace on the day in question - Sunday July 19th. On the day in question there was a good mix on the terrace of supporters from all four participating counties. I have been attending inter county games since 1977, and have travelled all over the country to support my county. As with all games I have seen over the years, there is a always a bit of banter and harmless fun between rival supporters, but thankfully, as is always the case in my experience, there has never been anything sinister or harmful.
However, the behaviour of a tiny section of Limerick supporters on this occasion shocked not only myself, but the people around me. Four friends and myself arrived on the Town End Terrace at one oâ clock, exactly one hour before the start of the first semi- final between Limerick and Wexford. I met up with my cousin under the scoreboard who had travelled with his 9 year old daughter and his friend. At around 1:30, a group of what would eventually become a group of 25-30 Limerick âsupportersâ aged in their late teens or early twenties began to filter in. One or two of the early arrivals from the group were clearly intoxicated, and engaged what we hoped at first was just a bit of youthful exuberance.
It quickly transpired that these guys were out for a day of non-stop chanting and bodhran beating that was energised by cans of Carling black label pulled from rucksacks along with apple cider that I only recognised when I witnessed a member of the Gardai pouring the contents out behind the walkway at the Town End Terrace. That was the queue for me to inform the Garda that there were plenty of more cans going around. He asked me if they were spilling it on people and I was not able to confirm that they were. I took from this that he had obviously apprehended somebody spilling beer from the can he confiscated. In fairness to the Garda and the stewards on the terrace in our vicinity, they had a difficult enough task as it was to steward the vast crowd who wanted to see the games, and to my mind they performed a most difficult task admirably.
There was an obvious smell of cannabis coming from the group also. The most disturbing act of all was the nature of the drink fuelled chanting that continued incessantly throughout the Limerick v Wexford game. What was striking was how chanting that one would normally associate with English football games, were adapted in âsupportâ of the Limerick hurling team. It did not bother anyone to hear renditions of âSean South of Garryowenâ or indeed the celebration of certain players on the Limerick hurling teamâŚ.
However, when Lee Chin on the Wexford team was clearly referred to in racist slurs, it is a different and more serious matter completely. I, along with all other people around me were disgusted and ashamed to say the least. Such was the volume of the crowd, that it is most unlikely that thankfully this chanting would have audible down at pitch level. My only regret is that I did not have the technology to record the incident.
This whole issue of racism reared its head a few years ago and thankfully it appears to have been dealt with. However, there is still the potential (as we have witnessed) for racism to rear itâs ugly head on the terraces. In all there were about 12-15 chants that were relentlessly recited. There was absolutely no let up what so ever, as when half of the group did pause for breath or a another swig of beer the other half would keep the chorus going. My cousinâs 9 year old daughter was absolutely terrified. and we had to keep reassuring her that she would be OK as we stood either side of her. Nobody, least of a child of such tender years should have to endure such behaviour at a GAA game and indeed anywhere. At half time my cousin, his daughter and his friend moved away to another section of the terrace in the interests of the safety and well being of the child. It was during the half time period that one of the group, a lad of no more than about 18-19 years of age came straight up beside me and began shouting âSheep shaggerâ in my ear. What could I do but sit there and endure it until he realised I was not going to be affected by his mental abuse. Myself and my four traveling companions moved to another part of the terrace at half time, and although, separated from my cousin and his 9 year old daughter, enjoyed a much more peaceful second half. I have subsequently been talking to some other Wexford supporters who I met on the day and who were standing directly in front of the same section of the Limerick âsupportersâ. They endured a much worse experience than ourselves. In all they totaled four people ( names and addresses available if required) 2 adults (m ale and female) and 2 children. The male adult was hit on the head 3 times with a beer can and the female adult had a glass bottle smashed at her feet. Of the 2 children, 1 was a Spanish student who was forced against a barrier on the terrace bruising his arm, while the other child (the 12 year old daughter of the 2 adults) asked her parents what the Limerick supporters meant by âWexford girls are easyâ!. All of these people were sprayed with beer from cans that looked like that contained contained Coca Cola but actually contained alcohol, a fact confirmed when they were sprayed with the alcohol. These people were able to confirm the racial abuse directed at Lee Chin. In all my years attending GAA games across the county I, nor anybody else that I know, have encountered anything so intimidating. We all know that 99.9% of GAA fans from all counties are decent, respectable people. But this tiny majority of idiots should not be allowed to spoil the occasion for anybody else. I am from Wexford, and on the day we were soundly beaten by the an excellent Limerick team and there are no sour grapes on our part - you win some, you lose some thatâs the nature of sport. As a Wexford supporter we have had many disappointments, but also we have had some very good days down the years. Indeed if Wexford were drawn to play on Tory Island in January I would do my level best to get there, as indeed Iâm sure Limerick fans would also.I would like to think that this is an isolated incident, and I would hate to think that these people will continue to do a disservice to themselves, the good people of Limerick in general, to the GAA, and to our great games. I decided to right to the top and inform Croke Park as I know you how seriously you treat such incidents. I am also aware from my countless visits to the great stadium down the years how well policed and stewarded Croke Park is. That is in no way a reflection on the excellent job the Gardai and stewards performed on a very busy day in Semple Stadium.I will be contacting my county chairman about this matter and perhaps the media also as I would hate to think that another child or indeed any supporter from any county should have to endure such despicable behaviour in future.
[QUOTE=âTreatyStones, post: 995837, member: 1786â]Although it is eleven days since the All Ireland Quarter Finals in Thurles I cannot let this matter rest. It has taken me a while to get in contact with some other people who were witness to the events outlined below. The issue concerns the despicable and unacceptable behaviour of a tiny minority of Limerick âsupportersâ under the scoreboard on the Town End Terrace on the day in question - Sunday July 19th. On the day in question there was a good mix on the terrace of supporters from all four participating counties. I have been attending inter county games since 1977, and have travelled all over the country to support my county. As with all games I have seen over the years, there is a always a bit of banter and harmless fun between rival supporters, but thankfully, as is always the case in my experience, there has never been anything sinister or harmful.
However, the behaviour of a tiny section of Limerick supporters on this occasion shocked not only myself, but the people around me. Four friends and myself arrived on the Town End Terrace at one oâ clock, exactly one hour before the start of the first semi- final between Limerick and Wexford. I met up with my cousin under the scoreboard who had travelled with his 9 year old daughter and his friend. At around 1:30, a group of what would eventually become a group of 25-30 Limerick âsupportersâ aged in their late teens or early twenties began to filter in. One or two of the early arrivals from the group were clearly intoxicated, and engaged what we hoped at first was just a bit of youthful exuberance.
It quickly transpired that these guys were out for a day of non-stop chanting and bodhran beating that was energised by cans of Carling black label pulled from rucksacks along with apple cider that I only recognised when I witnessed a member of the Gardai pouring the contents out behind the walkway at the Town End Terrace. That was the queue for me to inform the Garda that there were plenty of more cans going around. He asked me if they were spilling it on people and I was not able to confirm that they were. I took from this that he had obviously apprehended somebody spilling beer from the can he confiscated. In fairness to the Garda and the stewards on the terrace in our vicinity, they had a difficult enough task as it was to steward the vast crowd who wanted to see the games, and to my mind they performed a most difficult task admirably.
There was an obvious smell of cannabis coming from the group also. The most disturbing act of all was the nature of the drink fuelled chanting that continued incessantly throughout the Limerick v Wexford game. What was striking was how chanting that one would normally associate with English football games, were adapted in âsupportâ of the Limerick hurling team. It did not bother anyone to hear renditions of âSean South of Garryowenâ or indeed the celebration of certain players on the Limerick hurling teamâŚ.
However, when Lee Chin on the Wexford team was clearly referred to in racist slurs, it is a different and more serious matter completely. I, along with all other people around me were disgusted and ashamed to say the least. Such was the volume of the crowd, that it is most unlikely that thankfully this chanting would have audible down at pitch level. My only regret is that I did not have the technology to record the incident.
This whole issue of racism reared its head a few years ago and thankfully it appears to have been dealt with. However, there is still the potential (as we have witnessed) for racism to rear itâs ugly head on the terraces. In all there were about 12-15 chants that were relentlessly recited. There was absolutely no let up what so ever, as when half of the group did pause for breath or a another swig of beer the other half would keep the chorus going. My cousinâs 9 year old daughter was absolutely terrified. and we had to keep reassuring her that she would be OK as we stood either side of her. Nobody, least of a child of such tender years should have to endure such behaviour at a GAA game and indeed anywhere. At half time my cousin, his daughter and his friend moved away to another section of the terrace in the interests of the safety and well being of the child. It was during the half time period that one of the group, a lad of no more than about 18-19 years of age came straight up beside me and began shouting âSheep shaggerâ in my ear. What could I do but sit there and endure it until he realised I was not going to be affected by his mental abuse. Myself and my four traveling companions moved to another part of the terrace at half time, and although, separated from my cousin and his 9 year old daughter, enjoyed a much more peaceful second half. I have subsequently been talking to some other Wexford supporters who I met on the day and who were standing directly in front of the same section of the Limerick âsupportersâ. They endured a much worse experience than ourselves. In all they totaled four people ( names and addresses available if required) 2 adults (m ale and female) and 2 children. The male adult was hit on the head 3 times with a beer can and the female adult had a glass bottle smashed at her feet. Of the 2 children, 1 was a Spanish student who was forced against a barrier on the terrace bruising his arm, while the other child (the 12 year old daughter of the 2 adults) asked her parents what the Limerick supporters meant by âWexford girls are easyâ!. All of these people were sprayed with beer from cans that looked like that contained contained Coca Cola but actually contained alcohol, a fact confirmed when they were sprayed with the alcohol. These people were able to confirm the racial abuse directed at Lee Chin. In all my years attending GAA games across the county I, nor anybody else that I know, have encountered anything so intimidating. We all know that 99.9% of GAA fans from all counties are decent, respectable people. But this tiny majority of idiots should not be allowed to spoil the occasion for anybody else. I am from Wexford, and on the day we were soundly beaten by the an excellent Limerick team and there are no sour grapes on our part - you win some, you lose some thatâs the nature of sport. As a Wexford supporter we have had many disappointments, but also we have had some very good days down the years. Indeed if Wexford were drawn to play on Tory Island in January I would do my level best to get there, as indeed Iâm sure Limerick fans would also.I would like to think that this is an isolated incident, and I would hate to think that these people will continue to do a disservice to themselves, the good people of Limerick in general, to the GAA, and to our great games. I decided to right to the top and inform Croke Park as I know you how seriously you treat such incidents. I am also aware from my countless visits to the great stadium down the years how well policed and stewarded Croke Park is. That is in no way a reflection on the excellent job the Gardai and stewards performed on a very busy day in Semple Stadium.I will be contacting my county chairman about this matter and perhaps the media also as I would hate to think that another child or indeed any supporter from any county should have to endure such despicable behaviour in future.[/QUOTE]
I thought you were a Tipp man?
Iâve been going to Limerick matches since 1987 and under the scoreboard in the terrace has always attracted gangs of drunken teenagers.
Why didnât he just move??
Wait until the first black player gets on an intercounty senior team then!
[QUOTE=âTreatyStones, post: 995837, member: 1786â]Although it is eleven days since the All Ireland Quarter Finals in Thurles I cannot let this matter rest. It has taken me a while to get in contact with some other people who were witness to the events outlined below. The issue concerns the despicable and unacceptable behaviour of a tiny minority of Limerick âsupportersâ under the scoreboard on the Town End Terrace on the day in question - Sunday July 19th. On the day in question there was a good mix on the terrace of supporters from all four participating counties. I have been attending inter county games since 1977, and have travelled all over the country to support my county. As with all games I have seen over the years, there is a always a bit of banter and harmless fun between rival supporters, but thankfully, as is always the case in my experience, there has never been anything sinister or harmful.
However, the behaviour of a tiny section of Limerick supporters on this occasion shocked not only myself, but the people around me. Four friends and myself arrived on the Town End Terrace at one oâ clock, exactly one hour before the start of the first semi- final between Limerick and Wexford. I met up with my cousin under the scoreboard who had travelled with his 9 year old daughter and his friend. At around 1:30, a group of what would eventually become a group of 25-30 Limerick âsupportersâ aged in their late teens or early twenties began to filter in. One or two of the early arrivals from the group were clearly intoxicated, and engaged what we hoped at first was just a bit of youthful exuberance.
It quickly transpired that these guys were out for a day of non-stop chanting and bodhran beating that was energised by cans of Carling black label pulled from rucksacks along with apple cider that I only recognised when I witnessed a member of the Gardai pouring the contents out behind the walkway at the Town End Terrace. That was the queue for me to inform the Garda that there were plenty of more cans going around. He asked me if they were spilling it on people and I was not able to confirm that they were. I took from this that he had obviously apprehended somebody spilling beer from the can he confiscated. In fairness to the Garda and the stewards on the terrace in our vicinity, they had a difficult enough task as it was to steward the vast crowd who wanted to see the games, and to my mind they performed a most difficult task admirably.
There was an obvious smell of cannabis coming from the group also. The most disturbing act of all was the nature of the drink fuelled chanting that continued incessantly throughout the Limerick v Wexford game. What was striking was how chanting that one would normally associate with English football games, were adapted in âsupportâ of the Limerick hurling team. It did not bother anyone to hear renditions of âSean South of Garryowenâ or indeed the celebration of certain players on the Limerick hurling teamâŚ.
However, when Lee Chin on the Wexford team was clearly referred to in racist slurs, it is a different and more serious matter completely. I, along with all other people around me were disgusted and ashamed to say the least. Such was the volume of the crowd, that it is most unlikely that thankfully this chanting would have audible down at pitch level. My only regret is that I did not have the technology to record the incident.
This whole issue of racism reared its head a few years ago and thankfully it appears to have been dealt with. However, there is still the potential (as we have witnessed) for racism to rear itâs ugly head on the terraces. In all there were about 12-15 chants that were relentlessly recited. There was absolutely no let up what so ever, as when half of the group did pause for breath or a another swig of beer the other half would keep the chorus going. My cousinâs 9 year old daughter was absolutely terrified. and we had to keep reassuring her that she would be OK as we stood either side of her. Nobody, least of a child of such tender years should have to endure such behaviour at a GAA game and indeed anywhere. At half time my cousin, his daughter and his friend moved away to another section of the terrace in the interests of the safety and well being of the child. It was during the half time period that one of the group, a lad of no more than about 18-19 years of age came straight up beside me and began shouting âSheep shaggerâ in my ear. What could I do but sit there and endure it until he realised I was not going to be affected by his mental abuse. Myself and my four traveling companions moved to another part of the terrace at half time, and although, separated from my cousin and his 9 year old daughter, enjoyed a much more peaceful second half. I have subsequently been talking to some other Wexford supporters who I met on the day and who were standing directly in front of the same section of the Limerick âsupportersâ. They endured a much worse experience than ourselves. In all they totaled four people ( names and addresses available if required) 2 adults (m ale and female) and 2 children. The male adult was hit on the head 3 times with a beer can and the female adult had a glass bottle smashed at her feet. Of the 2 children, 1 was a Spanish student who was forced against a barrier on the terrace bruising his arm, while the other child (the 12 year old daughter of the 2 adults) asked her parents what the Limerick supporters meant by âWexford girls are easyâ!. All of these people were sprayed with beer from cans that looked like that contained contained Coca Cola but actually contained alcohol, a fact confirmed when they were sprayed with the alcohol. These people were able to confirm the racial abuse directed at Lee Chin. In all my years attending GAA games across the county I, nor anybody else that I know, have encountered anything so intimidating. We all know that 99.9% of GAA fans from all counties are decent, respectable people. But this tiny majority of idiots should not be allowed to spoil the occasion for anybody else. I am from Wexford, and on the day we were soundly beaten by the an excellent Limerick team and there are no sour grapes on our part - you win some, you lose some thatâs the nature of sport. As a Wexford supporter we have had many disappointments, but also we have had some very good days down the years. Indeed if Wexford were drawn to play on Tory Island in January I would do my level best to get there, as indeed Iâm sure Limerick fans would also.I would like to think that this is an isolated incident, and I would hate to think that these people will continue to do a disservice to themselves, the good people of Limerick in general, to the GAA, and to our great games. I decided to right to the top and inform Croke Park as I know you how seriously you treat such incidents. I am also aware from my countless visits to the great stadium down the years how well policed and stewarded Croke Park is. That is in no way a reflection on the excellent job the Gardai and stewards performed on a very busy day in Semple Stadium.I will be contacting my county chairman about this matter and perhaps the media also as I would hate to think that another child or indeed any supporter from any county should have to endure such despicable behaviour in future.[/QUOTE]
Where was it printed?
These fuckheads have always materialised at well-attended Limerick games for as long as I remember. Bandwagoning knackers and many of them the subject of the âThere are known pickpockets in the crowd todayâ announcements of days of yore.
The advent of the Centra/ SuperValu/ Tickets.ie method of accessing tickets has made it easier for these pond-life to go to games as bugger all of them are players/club-members/people who even whoâs on the Limerick team. Worryingly though, a lot of them made it into the Munster Final on a day when tickets were at a premium although there was a limited public sale prior to the game. I was heading for Blackrock after that match and saw a large number of pissed-up, tattooed, shirtless neanderthals staggering up the hill. Most likely the crowd that threw the smoke-bomb at their own team during the parade.
@Phil Leotardo asks why the letter-writer didnât move but the guy paid his money and is entitled to stand where he wants without fear of intimidation or assault during a game, although a packed championship terrace is no place for a 9-year old girl, in fairness.
Mixing on the terraces and stands is unique to the GAA. I remember serious craic and banter with Cork (particularly), Clare, Waterford, Wexford, Antrim and Offaly over the years. Tipperary, not so much! Youâd hate to see it taken away by the actions of these scumbags.