I assume GStQ and Ireland's Call plus the Italian anthem?
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I assume GStQ and Ireland's Call plus the Italian anthem?
I remember reading that only Ireland's Call will be played (and obviously the Italian anthem).Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
The IRFU protocol is anthem of the state (usually Amhran na bhFiann) followed by team anthem (Ireland's Call). Suppose its all down to whether you consider GSTQ the anthem of Norn Ireland (as opposed to the UK).
I'd personally prefer Danny Boy but I don't think its worth getting worked up about.
Just to go miles off topic but not controversially. I remember Danny Boy being sung brilliantly at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. McCullough won gold but they didn't have the song on tape so one of the trainers (I was told the guy's name a couple of years back but have forgotten) grabbed the mic and the whole place joined in. It was a beautiful moment.
I went on the ulster rugby forum a while back when it was first announced that GSTQ would not be played and they weren't a happy bunch. It's the British national anthem though isn't it?
Its actually claimed to be the anthem of England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
It was McCullough's dad I think. or maybe I'm thinking of Barry McGuigan's dad doing it before...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aberdonian Stu
Anyway we've had this before. Officially (according to IRFU rules) they should play GSTQ instead of Amhrán na bhFiann. I doubt they will.
Would seem strange to see an Irish rugby team standing to attention for their "home anthem", GStQ. But then Unionists probably find it stange to see their Norn Iron players in the team standing for Amhrán na bhFiann in Dublin. Was just wondering what the protocol will be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
they should just play a song from Ash or Snow Patrols set and keep everyone happy!
I'll destroy the IRFU's offices if they get Snow Patrol to do an anthem. And anybody who gets in my way...Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
No GSTQ, an IRFU request. Any resistance to that and Belfast would never see another Irish team for decades
They should play Teenage Kicks.Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
Wonderful equality by the IRFU. Can't even follow its own protocol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Soko
I have to say I could understand the distaste felt by our northern brothers, but I still think they should have their own anthem, that way that could get played and no messin.Quote:
Wonderful equality by the IRFU. Can't even follow its own protocol.
I'm with you Dodge....bettter they play Sunday Bloody Sunday that should set the cat among the pigeons:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
No ****ing U2 either.Quote:
Originally Posted by First
The Sex Pistols version of GSTQ so .Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
It wasn't his Dad. It was actually McGuigan who told me the right name when I interviewed him a few years back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
No, Megadeths version is way better.Quote:
The Sex Pistols version of GSTQ so .
Did he get your autograph too?Quote:
It was actually McGuigan who told me the right name when I interviewed him a few years back.
Was he not a Norn Ireland emigrant who was in the crowd?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aberdonian Stu
Did McGuigan's dad sing it when he won something?Quote:
Originally Posted by Aberdonian Stu
Anyway, like you said great moment...