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Is it likely Irish unification will happen in years to come?

395 replies

cuppateaandabiccie · 09/05/2022 01:15

I’m in NI and I quite like being a part of the UK so I most certainly am against a United Ireland.

i like our education system and I know the health service is on its knees, but I’d rather not pay every time I need to go to the doctors.

obviously Sinn Fein are now the biggest party meaning they can nominate for First Minister - does this actually pose a risk to the union with the UK?

If the Deputy First Minister and First Minister both hold equal office - then surely they had the same chances of trying to implement a border poll when the they were Deputy First Minister?

if there was to be a border poll, do people think the majority would support Irish unity or go against it?

also, do people think the DUP will refuse to enter government with Sinn Fein as FM?

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Classica · 18/05/2022 14:34

Most people I know know the anthem. I assumed everyone learnt it in school. Certainly when you're at an international match it doesn't feel like there's a lack of people belting it out.

JaneJeffer · 18/05/2022 14:35

JetTail · 18/05/2022 13:46

For e.g. the first line of our anthem is

'Sin na Fianna Fáil'

translated into English (the accepted translation) is

'Soldiers are we'

Sinne Fianna Fáil

JetTail · 18/05/2022 14:51

JaneJeffer · 18/05/2022 14:35

Sinne Fianna Fáil

Sinne is a contraction of Sin na. It's how we studied it.

JetTail · 18/05/2022 14:52

Classica · 18/05/2022 14:34

Most people I know know the anthem. I assumed everyone learnt it in school. Certainly when you're at an international match it doesn't feel like there's a lack of people belting it out.

Most I hear is the last line!

JaneJeffer · 18/05/2022 15:14

Sinne = we are
Sin na = those are

JetTail · 18/05/2022 15:36

Oh, we have an Irish language expert! How quaint.

JaneJeffer · 18/05/2022 15:43

You might want to check out the ould English dictionary as well there @JetTail

StaceysmomandIhavegotitgoinon · 18/05/2022 16:11

Sure we were belting it out in pubs till recent years just before the bouncers rounded us up to send us home. I do not know one person who actually does not know the words. Weird thing to say.

StaceysmomandIhavegotitgoinon · 18/05/2022 16:12

JetTail · 18/05/2022 14:52

Most I hear is the last line!

That is possibly because it means the start of God save the Queen song time for you....

BessieFinkNottle · 18/05/2022 17:03

Blubberyboo clearly reported my posts.

No, I reported your posts @JetTail.

JetTail · 19/05/2022 14:07

BessieFinkNottle · 18/05/2022 17:03

Blubberyboo clearly reported my posts.

No, I reported your posts @JetTail.

Oh well Lord knows what was offensive, but thanks for owning up to being a little tell-tale tittle-tattle. Buy a little baby rattle.

TooBigForMyBoots · 19/05/2022 14:40

Scarlet for ya.🙈

blubberyboo · 19/05/2022 14:46

It was all offensive @JetTail and well you know it.

As for your poetry attempt….nah best stick to reading Yeats.

or if you are looking for some coaching in your own local area.

Here is a poetry club in your London neighbourhood

poetrylondon.co.uk/writing-groups/

JetTail · 19/05/2022 15:19

blubberyboo · 19/05/2022 14:46

It was all offensive @JetTail and well you know it.

As for your poetry attempt….nah best stick to reading Yeats.

or if you are looking for some coaching in your own local area.

Here is a poetry club in your London neighbourhood

poetrylondon.co.uk/writing-groups/

What was offensive?

JetTail · 19/05/2022 15:20

StaceysmomandIhavegotitgoinon · 18/05/2022 16:12

That is possibly because it means the start of God save the Queen song time for you....

I believe darlin that you live in the UK?

JaneJeffer · 19/05/2022 15:21

@JetTail I've seen your thread about your mental health problems. I would advise you to try to get help for that before continuing to post on here.

JetTail · 19/05/2022 17:30

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StaceysmomandIhavegotitgoinon · 19/05/2022 18:08

JetTail · 19/05/2022 15:20

I believe darlin that you live in the UK?

Just checked the map. Nope Dublin is still in Ireland. Phew.

JetTail · 20/05/2022 10:21

JaneJeffer · 19/05/2022 15:21

@JetTail I've seen your thread about your mental health problems. I would advise you to try to get help for that before continuing to post on here.

Why? Because people with mental health issues can't comment on here? The home of the fucking insane?

MondayTuesdayWednesday · 20/05/2022 16:43

@JetTail this was a civilised discussion before you came along and derailed it with your ranting and insulting posts towards both British and Irish people.

You don’t represent the views of most modern, educated Irish people.

JetTail · 21/05/2022 13:22

MondayTuesdayWednesday · 20/05/2022 16:43

@JetTail this was a civilised discussion before you came along and derailed it with your ranting and insulting posts towards both British and Irish people.

You don’t represent the views of most modern, educated Irish people.

Civilised?

What. Lies?

JetTail · 22/05/2022 12:39

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JetTail · 22/05/2022 12:40

StaceysmomandIhavegotitgoinon · 19/05/2022 18:08

Just checked the map. Nope Dublin is still in Ireland. Phew.

I'm pretty sure that it wasn't until 100 years ago. Your grandmother's generation.

JetTail · 22/05/2022 12:41

Orangemen in NORTHERN IRELAND? They're Irish are they? I don't believe so.

JetTail · 22/05/2022 12:41

Unionists are not and never will be Irish. Ever.