Anthems at Ravenhill on Friday

[OwlsFan]

I assume GStQ and Ireland's Call plus the Italian anthem?

[OneRedArmy]

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).

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.

[Aberdonian Stu]

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.

[shakermaker1982]

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?

[OneRedArmy]

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.

[Dodge]

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.

It was McCullough's dad I think. or maybe I'm thinking of Barry McGuigan's dad doing it before...

Anyway we've had this before. Officially (according to IRFU rules) they should play GSTQ instead of Amhrán na bhFiann. I doubt they will.

[OwlsFan]

It was McCullough's dad I think. or maybe I'm thinking of Barry McGuigan's dad doing it before...

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.

[shakermaker1982]

they should just play a song from Ash or Snow Patrols set and keep everyone happy!

[Dodge]

they should just play a song from... 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...

[Soko]

No GSTQ, an IRFU request. Any resistance to that and Belfast would never see another Irish team for decades

[Jerry The Saint]

they should just play a song from Ash or Snow Patrols set and keep everyone happy!

They should play Teenage Kicks.

[OneRedArmy]

No GSTQ, an IRFU request. Any resistance to that and Belfast would never see another Irish team for decades

Wonderful equality by the IRFU. Can't even follow its own protocol.

[paul_oshea]

Wonderful equality by the IRFU. Can't even follow its own protocol.

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.

[First]

I'll destroy the IRFU's offices if they get Snow Patrol to do an anthem. And anybody who gets in my way...

I'm with you Dodge....bettter they play Sunday Bloody Sunday that should set the cat among the pigeons

[Dodge]

I'm with you Dodge....bettter they play Sunday Bloody Sunday that should set the cat among the pigeons

No ****ing U2 either.

[First]

No ****ing U2 either.

The Sex Pistols version of GSTQ so .

[Aberdonian Stu]

It was McCullough's dad I think. or maybe I'm thinking of Barry McGuigan's dad doing it before...

It wasn't his Dad. It was actually McGuigan who told me the right name when I interviewed him a few years back.

[paul_oshea]

The Sex Pistols version of GSTQ so .

No, Megadeths version is way better.

It was actually McGuigan who told me the right name when I interviewed him a few years back.

Did he get your autograph too?

[OneRedArmy]

It wasn't his Dad. 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?

[Dodge]

It wasn't his Dad. It was actually McGuigan who told me the right name when I interviewed him a few years back.

Did McGuigan's dad sing it when he won something?

Anyway, like you said great moment...