Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Top of the mornin OP, ti-tee ti-ta ti-tee ti-too! I have no issues with most people in the Republic. Met loads of Irish boys while on holiday etc and all of them have been great guys, most of them couldn't give a fuck about celtic, and most of them think it's hilarious that folk in Scotland actually sing about the IRA etc because most of them couldn't care less about a United Ireland, it's an obsession of fantasists in Scotland not most people in Ireland. I get a lot of looks when in irish bars on holiday because of my Rangers tops and tattoos but no one has ever started an argument or anything. Even someone with republican leanings would probably be taken in by the simply wonderful spectacle that is Rangers playing in Ibrox with the crowd in full voice. The fact OP feels that his accent would be a problem shows how the taig propaganda machine has worked. OP you would be welcomed with open arms to nearly every Rangers establishment, you'd probably get a number of drinks bought for you once people heard your accent and enquired about it, I know I'd see it as a bit of a novelty. Hope you make it to a game and hope you enjoy it. There are no "ropes" to be shown, learn some of our songs, get yourself into the WRC or Louden at least an hour before the game get a few pints then follow the crowd to the stadium, no one will give you any hassle at all you'll find a friendly atmosphere where most people treat each other like family. If you can manage it you should maybe try come over when there is a Founders Trail on where you will be able to learn some of the club's history, but even if you just come on a normal match day there will be plenty of people who will be more than happy to tell you our history. The WRC and the other Rangers pubs are places where you can strike up a conversation with anyone and be treated well so don't have any worries about that OP. Just don't bring a tricolour and leave your rosary beads in the fireplace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 24 minutes ago, One Jock Wallace said: Plenty of Bears dotted around Donegal When i was on facebook i noticed a Donegal RSC page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 hour ago, plumbGER said: When i was on facebook i noticed a Donegal RSC page. There's an RSC in Cork too I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 15 hours ago, Irish_Rangers17 said: Hey! I've only recently joined, although been a Rangers fan all my life. It's kinda awkward living in Dublin and being a Rangers fan, as you know how much Dublin/Ireland can be associated with them 'lot' - anyway. It's not a pointless post, I'm probably attending my first game soon. Although, I'll be on my own, would there be anyone there to show me the ropes? As mentioned, fan all my life - first time going as my family are them lot. Hope the accent is not noticed as a bad thing, too. Hope I haven't made a pointless post, feel free to delete, etc. This means you are the first to see the light. Convert your family to any football club but the Eastend atrocity Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,666 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 15 hours ago, Irish_Rangers17 said: Hope the accent is not noticed as a bad thing, too. Did you actually type this in a republican accent?? How much will it cost to tarmac my runway in mates rates?? Any good recipes for boiling,broiling,frying,baking totties?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUILDMYGALLOWS1986 413 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 hour ago, plumbGER said: When i was on facebook i noticed a Donegal RSC page. Lots of rangers fans over there, my Gran and grandas on my dads side of the family are all prodestant supporting Rangers fans from Donegal, there are more than you would expect they just don't flaunt it the way the unwashed do ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 31,000 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I hope the OP is genuine but the longer it is without a reply it becomes less likely. I hope to see you back on tonight proving me and many others wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 46 minutes ago, Willis said: There's an RSC in Cork too I think Never came across that one mate. Spent a bit of time this afternoon reading about the Dublin and Wicklow LOL 1313 and the work they do. Apparantely there are estimated 55/60 Orange lodges in southern Ireland with most being around the border towns, Donegal in particular and there is a parade there every year prior to the 12th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Quote Rangers lecture Dublin fans on sectarianism This is not the usual type of post you read on here, but hopefully you'll find the story behind it interesting/funny/outrageous.... It comes from an article by Colin Coyle in the (Irish)Sunday Times which is unfortunately not online, so I'll just quote the relevant pieces: Quote Supporting Glasgow Rangers in Dublin must fell like living behind enemy lines. But when 35-strong Dublin Rangers Supporters' Club raised a banner bearing that inscription at a recent match against Falkirk at Ibrox stadium, police ordered them to remove their "sectarian" banner. The flag, which bears the legend Behind Enemy Lines, along with the Rangers crest and the Scottish and St. George's Cross flags, was confiscated at the match on the instructions of police, for fear of it inticing sectarian hatred. The 20 travelling Irish supporters, who claim they have fallen foul of political correctness, were warned by stewards not to display the flag at subsequent matches. Steve Clark, co-founder of the supporters' club said the reference is a tongue-in-cheek allusion to supporting the club in a city dominated by fans of Glasgow Celtic, Rangers' greatest rivals. "Its a cheeky bit of fun, nothing more. It has nothing to do with the troubles or bigotry," he said. "We flew the banner against hearts in December and previously at an away match in Barcelona and had no problems, so we were very disappointed by the police's stance. Actually, slight correction, as you can see here, it's the Cross of St Patrick not that of St George on the banner: You can read more about the Dublin Loyal and their campaign to have the banner reinstated at Ibrox on their website here (the photo originally came from there also). A bit more from the article: Quote In a statement, Glasgow Rangers said it fully supported the police's decision to remove the banner. Rangers fans in Dublin already live a surreptitious existence meeting at a private members club to watch matches. "We have normal working-class Dubliners in the club, with no links to Glasgow, but none of us would wear a Rangers jersey in a Dublin pub, as it's asking for trouble," said Clark. "If we're attending a Rangers-Celtic match, we fly out of Belfast, where wearing a Rangers jersey is more acceptable and less likely to lead to a confrontation." And here was the actual reply sent by Rangers FC to their Dublin fans: Quote The club position on this banner and the position of many others I have spoken to is that this slogan is not humorous at all and reflects back to the period of trouble in Ireland and such references are not welcome in our club. It is not reasonable to suggest that you could be arrested for cracking a joke. In fact it is patently ridiculous. No one has ever been arrested or banned for this at our stadium. People are arrested for breaking the law and have the right to dispute this in court. In relation to the slogan in question can you tell me where the humour is? Also can you tell me who the enemy are? Finally where are the enemy lines referred to in this slogan. Many objective observers would ask the same questions. I regret I can be of no further assistance to you on this subject. I also don't think the slogan is that funny, but come on, Rangers need to get a grip here...compared to what else can be seen and heard at Old Firm games (and material sold outside the ground), it's pretty harmless, if a bit infantile. Anyway, as is usually the case with this kind of episode, the whole thing has now a momentum of its own with a petition backing the "Dublin 20" with thousands of supporters signing it. And The Dublin Loyal's St Patrick's Night Bash ("Celebrating what's best in Ireland") will no doubt now be a sell-out. http://unionistlite.blogspot.co.uk/2008/02/rangers-lecture-dublin-fans-on.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Virtuoso said: http://unionistlite.blogspot.co.uk/2008/02/rangers-lecture-dublin-fans-on.html Is the reply from Rangers in that article genuine? If so I'm ashamed. Are the Dublin loyal meant to put put a wink emoji on the banner so people will realise it's a joke England are referred to openly as the "auld enemy" where's the harm in that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 No problem on you being a Rangers fan from the South of Ireland just don't push yer IRA views on me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Aye, fuck the IRA Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 49 minutes ago, Willis said: Is the reply from Rangers in that article genuine? If so I'm ashamed. From Kenny Scott. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,734 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 After all those long months of social isolation, checking meals for foreign objects, sleeping with one eye open and those horrible daily showers they make him take... MOH has someome to talk to at last!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davhow 91 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 He's not the first, Graham Norton is one of us.. You may be able to get a lift off his driver? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,195 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 There's also the battle of the boyne visitors centre, the scene of one of our greatest victories, it's north of Dublin and well worth a visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 15,033 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 3 hours ago, plumbGER said: Never came across that one mate. Spent a bit of time this afternoon reading about the Dublin and Wicklow LOL 1313 and the work they do. Apparantely there are estimated 55/60 Orange lodges in southern Ireland with most being around the border towns, Donegal in particular and there is a parade there every year prior to the 12th. Sure I have seen clips of the Donegal 12th walk and it goes through quiet wee country roads before finishing on a beach . Looks a great day out Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElBufalo20 7,986 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 5 hours ago, Willis said: Top of the mornin OP, ti-tee ti-ta ti-tee ti-too! I have no issues with most people in the Republic. Met loads of Irish boys while on holiday etc and all of them have been great guys, most of them couldn't give a fuck about celtic, and most of them think it's hilarious that folk in Scotland actually sing about the IRA etc because most of them couldn't care less about a United Ireland, it's an obsession of fantasists in Scotland not most people in Ireland. I get a lot of looks when in irish bars on holiday because of my Rangers tops and tattoos but no one has ever started an argument or anything. Even someone with republican leanings would probably be taken in by the simply wonderful spectacle that is Rangers playing in Ibrox with the crowd in full voice. The fact OP feels that his accent would be a problem shows how the taig propaganda machine has worked. OP you would be welcomed with open arms to nearly every Rangers establishment, you'd probably get a number of drinks bought for you once people heard your accent and enquired about it, I know I'd see it as a bit of a novelty. Hope you make it to a game and hope you enjoy it. There are no "ropes" to be shown, learn some of our songs, get yourself into the WRC or Louden at least an hour before the game get a few pints then follow the crowd to the stadium, no one will give you any hassle at all you'll find a friendly atmosphere where most people treat each other like family. If you can manage it you should maybe try come over when there is a Founders Trail on where you will be able to learn some of the club's history, but even if you just come on a normal match day there will be plenty of people who will be more than happy to tell you our history. The WRC and the other Rangers pubs are places where you can strike up a conversation with anyone and be treated well so don't have any worries about that OP. Just don't bring a tricolour and leave your rosary beads in the fireplace. He can bring the tricolour for Kiernan to celebrate with! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 83,874 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 34 minutes ago, Sasa'onlyPLGsuccess'Papac said: He can bring the tricolour for Kiernan to celebrate with! He can bring a car to fucking take Kiernan home in with him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Jock Wallace 858 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 2 hours ago, cr3_bear said: Sure I have seen clips of the Donegal 12th walk and it goes through quiet wee country roads before finishing on a beach . Looks a great day out 2 hours ago, cr3_bear said: Sure I have seen clips of the Donegal 12th walk and it goes through quiet wee country roads before finishing on a beach . Looks a great day out My mother's family are from Donegal. Plenty of good Presbyterian Rangers supporters around where she's from. They just tend keep it a bit low key. There's a wee thatched roofed pub in the village now run by my cousin which was known as little Ibrox Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
East London Loyal 420 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Isn't Brian Kerr the ex ROI boss a Bear? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barasa 802 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 15 hours ago, pcbear said: Never mentioned his Geography GCSE. Probably ran out of time after catechisms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 So have we established if he's a taig taig or a proddy taig yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWR1979 1,987 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 10 hours ago, Heshootshescores said: I wish to fuck they would MAKE Ireland home.. Im tired of listening to their shite. They would tell them to fuck off Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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