It’s our national flag and national anthem. Is this Waterford Whispers?.
They’re at it again
Anyone got the full article? The only thing that would make this a reasonable banning is if the lads stripped naked and draped themselves in the tricolour while dancing seductively to Amhrán na bhFiann.
Brits… at it again. Jesus the way *they* throw that Union Jack about if they get so much as a bronze medal in the Commonwealth whippet races, like they’re trying to be rescued at sea.
chris has a great youtube channel and seems really sound. great knowledge and dedication to fishing. i caught my first sting ray because of him
Not sure what the thought process is of posting an article without at least summarising the content.
> Two Kerry anglers, who were part of an Irish team that beat England to win the Home Nations Cup in Weymouth in July, have been suspended for ‘overzealous’ use of the Irish tricolour and promoting Amhrán Na bhFiann.
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> Tralee brothers David and Chris O’Sullivan are members of the Tralee Bay Sea Angling Club, and were part of a successful Irish team that included seven anglers that won the shore-fishing section.
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> However, in correspondence seen by The Kerryman, the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers (IFSA) has suspended Chris and David, along with four other team members, following a specially convened meeting of its Central Council in early August.
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> The Council said it received ‘numerous’ complaints from the Men’s Home Nations Shore Team in relation to the Home Nations Shore Championships.
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> The IFSA stated that suspensions were for posting ‘multiple’ pictures on Munster Provincial Council IFSA pages between June 27 and July 7 that promoted the Irish tricolour after being advised by team managers not to promote it, or the national anthem, Amhrán Na bhFiann.
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> The anglers were accused of being ‘overzealous’ in their use of tricolours on Facebook, and on team clothing. The team’s t-shirts had the IFSA’s logo on the front, but a tricolour on the back.
>
> The anglers were suspended under IFSA bye-laws, adopted under article 7 of the IFSA Articles of Association, August 2001.
>
> The IFSA believe censure is necessary as the ‘spread of disaffection’ within the IFSA, and among individual clubs and members, is something it wants to avoid.
>
> The anglers were given 21 days from the date of the letter to challenge the decision and outline any comments relative to the allegations. The anglers have until August 28 in which to appeal.
>
> The IFSA is an all-island organisation that consists of anglers from both sides of the political and religious divide in Northern Ireland.
>
> Promoting the Irish tricolour is considered to be at odds with anglers of British identity in the organisation.
>
> Some anglers in the north formed their own angling federation – Northern Ireland Federation of Sea Anglers (NIFSA) and want to represent Northern Ireland as a country on its own.
>
> An indication of the divide can be seen in the federations’ respective Facebook pages.
>
> The NIFSA page states it ‘brings together all the sea angling people of Northern Ireland’, whereas the IFSA’s status claims it is about ‘representing the Sea Angling Community of the Island of Ireland.
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> The preference from world governing angling bodies is for ‘single country’ representation at international competitions.
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> It’s believed any official separation between angling federations on the island of Ireland may result in a reduction in funding.
>
> Being part of an Irish team to beat England was considered a huge achievement for Chris and David at the time. However, this accolade has now been tainted because of the suspension.
>
> Many anglers in Kerry took to social media to express their anger at the IFSA decision.
>
> They feel it is unfair to suspend anglers for simply taking pride in representing their country in competitions – the cost of which is self-funded by the anglers.
>
> Neither Chris nor David could be contacted for comment. The IFSA has also been contacted but has so far not replied.
Was Geri Halliwell banned when she wore that stupid Union Jack dress?
>The IFSA stated that suspensions were for posting ‘multiple’ pictures on Munster Provincial Council IFSA pages between June 27 and July 7 that promoted the Irish tricolour after being advised by team managers not to promote it, or the national anthem, Amhrán Na bhFiann.
The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers team told it’s members not to promote the Irish flag and Irish national anthem on it’s facebook fanpage. I think they could do with renaming themselves to the WBFSA.
What a fucking disgrace. Those loyalists truly are a bitter bunch of cunts.
Fuck this, up the ra
The article is behind a paywall
jesus if people can´t get why this happens in All Ireland cross community associations then you will have no idea how to consider/accept a United ireland.
similar in golf, rugby, athletics etc etc.
you think the tri color would be front and centre in a United ireland? newsflash, it won´t.
I get, but don’t agree with the logic. feckin’ bunch of shoneens. I’m sure the “Munster Provincial Council IFSA pages” are abso-feckin-riddled with with anglers of British identity. And guess what, if it is, sucks to be them. Munster is in RoI
What flag and anthem do we use at the Olympics? That’s all-island too.
Dig up the guns; the Brits are at it again.
Appeals letter:
*Dear IFSA,*
*We wish to apologise to the West Brits on the team for our actions. We can now see the errors of our way in flying such an awesome flag like the Irish tricolour.*
*We also concede that playing Amhrán Na bhFiann without a proper English translation for those seething huns was insensitive of us. Next time we will endeavour to explain what ‘sa bhearna bhaoil ‘ means before playing it again.*
*Kind ‘Ra-gards*
*P. O’Neill*
It may interest a few on here that in Quiberon France at the CIPS World Angling Championships held in 1983 during “the troubles” a senior RUC man was proud to be an IRISH team member was even prouder to carry the tricolour at the opening ceremony and his equally proud teammates to see him do it.
If any sportsman/women is uncomfortable competing under the Irish flag they shouldn’t bother there are enough of people to take their place.Pandering to people aka 2 flags/national anthems is not in my opinion the way to go.
Sport and politics should never mix.
Jealous Brits, annoyed they can’t claim Irish participants as their own as Irish Flag used to ensure no mistake made
Proddie whingers. They are proud Kerry men first Irish after that now fuck off get a life and a country because you will never have ours.
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It’s our national flag and national anthem. Is this Waterford Whispers?.
They’re at it again
Anyone got the full article? The only thing that would make this a reasonable banning is if the lads stripped naked and draped themselves in the tricolour while dancing seductively to Amhrán na bhFiann.
Brits… at it again. Jesus the way *they* throw that Union Jack about if they get so much as a bronze medal in the Commonwealth whippet races, like they’re trying to be rescued at sea.
Uppity Fenians from Fenit.
https://arethebritsatitagain.org/
chris has a great youtube channel and seems really sound. great knowledge and dedication to fishing. i caught my first sting ray because of him
Not sure what the thought process is of posting an article without at least summarising the content.
> Two Kerry anglers, who were part of an Irish team that beat England to win the Home Nations Cup in Weymouth in July, have been suspended for ‘overzealous’ use of the Irish tricolour and promoting Amhrán Na bhFiann.
>
> Tralee brothers David and Chris O’Sullivan are members of the Tralee Bay Sea Angling Club, and were part of a successful Irish team that included seven anglers that won the shore-fishing section.
>
> However, in correspondence seen by The Kerryman, the Irish Federation of Sea Anglers (IFSA) has suspended Chris and David, along with four other team members, following a specially convened meeting of its Central Council in early August.
>
> The Council said it received ‘numerous’ complaints from the Men’s Home Nations Shore Team in relation to the Home Nations Shore Championships.
>
> The IFSA stated that suspensions were for posting ‘multiple’ pictures on Munster Provincial Council IFSA pages between June 27 and July 7 that promoted the Irish tricolour after being advised by team managers not to promote it, or the national anthem, Amhrán Na bhFiann.
>
> The anglers were accused of being ‘overzealous’ in their use of tricolours on Facebook, and on team clothing. The team’s t-shirts had the IFSA’s logo on the front, but a tricolour on the back.
>
> The anglers were suspended under IFSA bye-laws, adopted under article 7 of the IFSA Articles of Association, August 2001.
>
> The IFSA believe censure is necessary as the ‘spread of disaffection’ within the IFSA, and among individual clubs and members, is something it wants to avoid.
>
> The anglers were given 21 days from the date of the letter to challenge the decision and outline any comments relative to the allegations. The anglers have until August 28 in which to appeal.
>
> The IFSA is an all-island organisation that consists of anglers from both sides of the political and religious divide in Northern Ireland.
>
> Promoting the Irish tricolour is considered to be at odds with anglers of British identity in the organisation.
>
> Some anglers in the north formed their own angling federation – Northern Ireland Federation of Sea Anglers (NIFSA) and want to represent Northern Ireland as a country on its own.
>
> An indication of the divide can be seen in the federations’ respective Facebook pages.
>
> The NIFSA page states it ‘brings together all the sea angling people of Northern Ireland’, whereas the IFSA’s status claims it is about ‘representing the Sea Angling Community of the Island of Ireland.
>
> The preference from world governing angling bodies is for ‘single country’ representation at international competitions.
>
> It’s believed any official separation between angling federations on the island of Ireland may result in a reduction in funding.
>
> Being part of an Irish team to beat England was considered a huge achievement for Chris and David at the time. However, this accolade has now been tainted because of the suspension.
>
> Many anglers in Kerry took to social media to express their anger at the IFSA decision.
>
> They feel it is unfair to suspend anglers for simply taking pride in representing their country in competitions – the cost of which is self-funded by the anglers.
>
> Neither Chris nor David could be contacted for comment. The IFSA has also been contacted but has so far not replied.
Was Geri Halliwell banned when she wore that stupid Union Jack dress?
>The IFSA stated that suspensions were for posting ‘multiple’ pictures on Munster Provincial Council IFSA pages between June 27 and July 7 that promoted the Irish tricolour after being advised by team managers not to promote it, or the national anthem, Amhrán Na bhFiann.
The Irish Federation of Sea Anglers team told it’s members not to promote the Irish flag and Irish national anthem on it’s facebook fanpage. I think they could do with renaming themselves to the WBFSA.
What a fucking disgrace. Those loyalists truly are a bitter bunch of cunts.
Fuck this, up the ra
The article is behind a paywall
jesus if people can´t get why this happens in All Ireland cross community associations then you will have no idea how to consider/accept a United ireland.
similar in golf, rugby, athletics etc etc.
you think the tri color would be front and centre in a United ireland? newsflash, it won´t.
I get, but don’t agree with the logic. feckin’ bunch of shoneens. I’m sure the “Munster Provincial Council IFSA pages” are abso-feckin-riddled with with anglers of British identity. And guess what, if it is, sucks to be them. Munster is in RoI
What flag and anthem do we use at the Olympics? That’s all-island too.
Dig up the guns; the Brits are at it again.
Appeals letter:
*Dear IFSA,*
*We wish to apologise to the West Brits on the team for our actions. We can now see the errors of our way in flying such an awesome flag like the Irish tricolour.*
*We also concede that playing Amhrán Na bhFiann without a proper English translation for those seething huns was insensitive of us. Next time we will endeavour to explain what ‘sa bhearna bhaoil ‘ means before playing it again.*
*Kind ‘Ra-gards*
*P. O’Neill*
It may interest a few on here that in Quiberon France at the CIPS World Angling Championships held in 1983 during “the troubles” a senior RUC man was proud to be an IRISH team member was even prouder to carry the tricolour at the opening ceremony and his equally proud teammates to see him do it.
If any sportsman/women is uncomfortable competing under the Irish flag they shouldn’t bother there are enough of people to take their place.Pandering to people aka 2 flags/national anthems is not in my opinion the way to go.
Sport and politics should never mix.
Jealous Brits, annoyed they can’t claim Irish participants as their own as Irish Flag used to ensure no mistake made
Proddie whingers. They are proud Kerry men first Irish after that now fuck off get a life and a country because you will never have ours.