Seems Lizzy's on the way...

[Macy]

I don't have a problem with the eirigi point of view either to be honest - no more annoying than some of the fawning that'll go on. Personally I'd say I'm with the majority in just going - "meh"!

[ArdeeBhoy]

Never mind Eirigi, though their view is no less legitimate than some of the cretins who've governed in the state in past decades, some fool has scheduled the start of the old German's lady's visit, with the Ireland v. North game, so 'Love Ulster II' ??


Not that I have time for either archaic institution, but scheduling their arrival on the same day is potentially stupid in my book....as sadly s'pose have to afford both our renown hospitality, even if neither are barely deserving.

[Gather round]

the old German's lady's visit

Point of information: Mrs Windsor's recent ancestry is English and Scottish (through her mother, Elizabeth Bowes Lyon). On her father's side, both grandparents were English. Her most recent German-speaking ancestor was her great grandad, Francis Teck (1837-1900). Our old friend Albert Saxe Coburg Gotha was her great-great-grandfather.

[holidaysong]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12650584

The BBC with their usual 'Irish Republic' nonsense.

[Macy]

Point of information: Mrs Windsor's recent ancestry is English and Scottish (through her mother, Elizabeth Bowes Lyon). On her father's side, both grandparents were English. Her most recent German-speaking ancestor was her great grandad, Francis Teck (1837-1900). Our old friend Albert Saxe Coburg Gotha was her great-great-grandfather.

The family name was only changed from "Saxe Coburg Gotha" to "Windsor" during the First World War because of the anti-german sentiment, so I guess you're both correct. Sure some of the family were still taking the German side during the 2nd World War!

[bennocelt]

The BBC with their usual 'Irish Republic' nonsense.

That Mark Simpson they have is a bit of a joke TBH, hasnt a clue

[dahamsta]

Jeez lads, ye're fierce sensitive altogether. Would ye like me to send ye flowers to make it all better.

[The Fly]

Jeez lads, ye're fierce sensitive altogether. Would ye like me to send ye flowers to make it all better.

Gather Round's posts will always elicit a contrary response from ArdeeBhoy. It's one of foot.ie's unstated rules.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Erm, no comment!

[Gather round]

The BBC with their usual 'Irish Republic' nonsense

The BBC (and most other British media) normally refer to the country as 'Ireland', unless (as in this case) there's a potential for confusion. "Queen to make first state visit to Ireland" would obviously fall in that category, as viewers would think of previous trips to NI.

So actually, it's neither usual nor nonsense.

[Gather round]

The BBC with their usual 'Irish Republic' nonsense

The BBC (and most other British media) normally refer to the country as 'Ireland', unless (as in this case) there's a potential for confusion. "Queen to make first state visit to Ireland" would obviously fall in that category, as viewers would think of previous trips to NI.

So actually, it's neither usual nor nonsense.

Jeez lads, ye're fierce sensitive altogether. Would ye like me to send ye flowers to make it all better.

No, donations to the distressed diaspora fund would be fine, thanks.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Erm, of course. That makes us all wrong.

[dahamsta]

ArdeeBhoy banned from CA.

[holidaysong]

The BBC (and most other British media) normally refer to the country as 'Ireland', unless (as in this case) there's a potential for confusion. "Queen to make first state visit to Ireland" would obviously fall in that category, as viewers would think of previous trips to NI.

So actually, it's neither usual nor nonsense.

In which case they should use the term 'Republic of Ireland'. They never do, they always use the incorrect term 'Irish Republic' instead. Search on the BBC website and you'll see this. It is never correctly put as the 'Republic of Ireland'. The incorrect 'Irish Republic' is the usual BBC way of referring to the state and as it is has absolutley no official usage here, it is nonsense.

[Macy]

Yeah, it's one of those things that really irritates me. That, and "Southern Ireland" which they'll also slip in sometimes.