Poc Fada na hÉireann

The Poc Fada na hÉireann is the All-Ireland final for the ancient sport of the poc fada. This involves hitting a ball (slíotar) around a mountain course in the fewest strikes (poc) possible. There are qualifiers held around the country throughout the year to select the best athletes. On the big day, men, women and […]

All-Ireland Football Final 2017 Highlights – Mayo v’s Dublin

Although not as ancient a sport as hurling, nor as graceful, Gaelic football is the most popular team sport played in Ireland today. It was designed to be a tough, fast-flowing game of great skill and fair play. Sadly, as the psychology of Free Stateism has reared its ugly head in the GAA, so to have the […]

Ireland Vs Australia – Battle On The Field Of Play

This is a selection of hard hits from the Ireland-Australia Compromise Rules Series. It might be noticed how the Irish lads are getting the harder time of it in this. Perhaps they should have cut loose on the Aussies and taught them some manners. Rebel Voice was at the game in Croker when Graham Geraghty […]

Catholic School Principal Kissing Orange Ass

The following article is taken from the Belfast Telegraph. It concerns the idiocy involved in the head of Jarlath Burns, a Gaeilgeoir, former Gaelic footballer and current principal of a Catholic secondary school in south Armagh. Burns is well known for his support of the Orange Order. He has brought his pupils to museums dedicated […]

GAA in Moral State of Decline

Much commentary upon the GAA has, of late, focused upon the unfortunate approach of many players and supporters towards the more unsavoury incidents that occur during and after games. Incidents such as diving, off-the-ball-blocks, sledging and petulant excuse-making have garnered headlines and provided opportunity for complaint. However, they could also provide an opportunity for reflection. […]

Irish Republic? Where?

Recently, as I was listening to the news segment on Today FM – an Irish Free State radio station owned by a rampant Capitalist – I noted a report upon the proposal that all Irish citizens are to be given the right to vote in Irish Presidential elections. This franchise is to be extended to […]