Language at GAA Games

[finnpark]

'bad' language at a football match, whatever next

You don't hear such language at GAA matches so its no wonder why families prefer GAA matches.

[el punter]

You don't hear such language at GAA matches

SURELY you jest?

[GavinZac]

i assume watching 30 man brawls is better for kids than muffled shouts of words they don't understand then.

[A face]

You don't hear such language at GAA matches so its no wonder why families prefer GAA matches.

When is the last time you have been to one?

I have heard some unreal language at GAA games, and some of it directed at their own players.

Come off the stage

[Dodge]

You don't hear such language at GAA matches so its no wonder why families prefer GAA matches.

Word for word what eamon Sweeney wrote in the S Indo last week. Total rubbish of course

[CuanaD]

You don't hear such language at GAA matches so its no wonder why families prefer GAA matches.

That's bull & you KNOW IT!

difference is at gaa games the language is screamed at the players (by men, women & kids, officials etc.) & often in particularly abusive ways; whereas at eL games its incorporated into songs - which to me makes it a bit more amusing & less abusive.


Don't get me wrong, there are still incidents of verbal which should NOT be tolerated at eL matches (you also get it in most local parks every weekend at schoolboy/girl games of ALL codes), but I find it far more often & more vicious at gaa games.

[Da Real Rover]

You don't hear such language at GAA matches so its no wonder why families prefer GAA matches.

Are you takeing the p!ss??

[BohsFans]

Yeah I totally agree, parents should stop their kids going to el games and let them loose here instead:

GAA fans attack players

Fans attack players at schools match

THE Munster Colleges' Council is set to investigate the disgraceful scenes that marred the end of an U16½ colleges Gaelic football final between St Brendan's Killarney and Tralee CBS at Austin Stack Park, Tralee.

Brendan's won the game 3-13 to 2-11 to claim the Frewen Cup but as soon as the final whistle was sounded, a number of the Tralee supporters who were in the stand rushed onto the pitch and proceeded in mob-like fashion to attack and kick a number of the Killarney players.

St Brendan's duo Jamie O'Sullivan and James O'Donoghue were knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked by the invading supporters.

The attackers were facilitated by the absence of stewards, but fortunately the quick action of Tralee CBS staff members, and the good sense of both sets of players prevented an even more serious incident.

Munster Colleges' Servicing Officer Tom Collum revealed that the report of referee Brendan Twiss would be examined before any action is taken by the provincial governing body.

"I wasn't at the match myself, so I don't know what happened," said Collum.

"We would hope to have the referee's report by....

rest of the article:
http://www.unison.ie/irish_independe...issue_id=15575

[Soper]

GAA is a lovely, peace loving game. Sure, watch this clip if you are in any doubthttp://youtube.com/watch?v=nTcMioTZ_...elated&search=

[paul_oshea]

i think the language is from less people, but is still tehre, athere is always one fella within 30 yards of ye who spends the whole game abusing his own players. Always is. And its certainly as bad as you will hear anything else.
I honestly dont think you get a whole chorus of people shouting "******" etc etc and making gestures,but you still get it alright.

[pete]

GAA fans don't like to abuse people verbally. They prefer to take action by fighting.

When is the last time there was a pitch side battle at an eL match between fans, players, officials?

[paul_oshea]

pete, they dont do it by the pitchside, they just wait till afterwards

[Macy]

pete, they dont do it by the pitchside, they just wait till afterwards

Not pitch side, on the pitch. Afterwards they lock people in boots and dump them in the mountains.

[pete]

Afterwards they lock people in boots and dump them in the mountains.

Tempting as it is will resist any political comment.

[paul_oshea]

Afterwards they lock people in boots and dump them in the mountains.

They do, or did this?!

[Aberdonian Stu]

Happened to a ref in Wicklow.

[Macy]

Happened to a ref in Wicklow.

Only a couple of seasons ago. Last season, the GAA in Wicklow was marred with threats made to players after games, in front of their wives and kids. All wholesome family fun...

[Jerry The Saint]

Only a couple of seasons ago.

In fairness, it was a lot further back than that. Still funny though!

[WeAreRovers]

In fairness, it was a lot further back than that. Still funny though!

It wasn't - there are (at least) 2 infamous Wicklow incidents, the ref in the boot which was 20 years ago and the bloke being attacked in front of his family with hurls. That's only a couple of years ago and the one Macy is talking about I assume.

KOH

[Jerry The Saint]

It wasn't - there are (at least) 2 infamous Wicklow incidents, the ref in the boot which was 20 years ago and the bloke being attacked in front of his family with hurls. That's only a couple of years ago and the one Macy is talking about I assume.

KOH

I think he said that was last season.

Here's a bit on the dumping in the mountains incident.

Price, Johnny
26 May 2005


The Late Johnny Price
Wicklow GAA was in mourning again this week with the sudden passing at the weekend of perhaps the most famous referee in the county, Johnny Price.

Johnny passed away suddenly in the Normandy town of Eu, where he had travelled on pilgrimage with his wife Dean and several others from his beloved home Parish of Roundwood.

Aged 64 when he passed on, Johnny’s long-lasting love affair with Gaelic football started as a youth playing with Ballinasloe, the forefathers of both Roundwood and later the An Tochar clubs.

While he enjoyed a reasonable playing career, it was as a referee that Johnny really came into his own.He officiated at county finals in all grades including senior level, in a long and illustrious career as the man in black.

Most famously of all, he made national headlines some twenty years ago after taking charge of an Under 21 football final in Baltinglass. At the end of the match as Johnny preparing to leave, he was bundled into the back of his hatchback car by some disgruntled fans and dumped in the middle of nowhere.

Not that Johnny let that get in the way of his passion for all things GAA as he continued to play an active role in the sports as both a match official and a dedicated member of his own club.

Indeed, in later years Johnny came to look back on that infamous incident and great humour and grace, and was even happy in recent times to pose in a car boot for photographs for national newspapers.

His good-natured attitude was also evident in all other aspects of his everyday life, and was to the fore too in how he dealt with some illness in recent times. While he had recently undergone a surgical procedure, he felt well enough to travel to France with the Parish group, but unfortunately it was to be his last trip away from home as his sudden passing has robbed Roundwood and the rest of County Wicklow of one of its greatest characters.

Outside of the gaelic games fraternity, many will recall Johnny’s time as the first driver of the St. Kevin’s Bus travelling from Glenalough to Dublin.

He also worked in Paul’s Garage in Bray for a number of years before starting up his own successful motor garage business in Roundwood. He secured the contract as the local agent for the AA, and came to the rescue of many a stranded motorist over the years as they encountered engine troubles or fuel shortages while on drives across the Wicklow mountains.

As well as his wife Dean, Johnny is also survived by his loving family Vincent, Carmel, Joe and David.

Courtesy of the Wicklow People
26th May 2005