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  • #61
    Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
    That rules out naming it after the current president so.....
    Yeah, LE Bilbo Baggins doesn't have the same ring to it...............

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    • #62
      Originally posted by Herald View Post
      Yeah, LE Bilbo Baggins doesn't have the same ring to it...............
      One ring to rule all ships, no doubt?
      "We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey"
      Radio transmission, siege of Jadotville DR Congo. September 1961.
      Illegitimi non carborundum

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      • #63
        I hereby name this ship LE Austerity....I know she's made of wood but she looks great.

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        • #64
          Originally posted by pym View Post
          So for sheer comedy purposes, if I was benevolent dictator, there'd have to be an LE Wellington.
          But he was a land lubber!
          Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

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          • #65
            Originally posted by Steamy Window View Post
            Wasn't there a recent NS recruit class called Shackelton? You may have just given us the name(s) of future NS recruit classes
            Glad you liked it. I'd love to see it happen as I have had the honour to present the prepetual trophy to the best N.S. recruit for a few years.

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            • #66
              Using the ancient names is fine in its own right,however,do all the names chosen have any relevant maritime connection.Maybe its time to move on with names that are relevant in these times and further serve to reclaim our id from the shiners.
              Is there a case for more recent Irishmen who fought with distinction such as Fogarty ,Finucane ,Mayne et al; real people who did real sacrifice in face of huge odds.There are others of course the above are simply suggestions and peolple will be quick to point out character defects etc.
              Basically does reliance on mythical names simply serve to subconsiously perpetuate an apperent myth of Ireland having a credible operable and capable DF able to fully defend its shores.

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              • #67
                Originally posted by danno View Post
                Using the ancient names is fine in its own right,however,do all the names chosen have any relevant maritime connection.Maybe its time to move on with names that are relevant in these times and further serve to reclaim our id from the shiners.
                Is there a case for more recent Irishmen who fought with distinction such as Fogarty ,Finucane ,Mayne et al; real people who did real sacrifice in face of huge odds.There are others of course the above are simply suggestions and peolple will be quick to point out character defects etc.
                Basically does reliance on mythical names simply serve to subconsiously perpetuate an apperent myth of Ireland having a credible operable and capable DF able to fully defend its shores.
                No.


                Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                • #68
                  I second that no .
                  Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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                  • #69
                    Originally posted by danno View Post
                    Using the ancient names is fine in its own right,however,do all the names chosen have any relevant maritime connection.Maybe its time to move on with names that are relevant in these times and further serve to reclaim our id from the shiners.
                    Is there a case for more recent Irishmen who fought with distinction such as Fogarty ,Finucane ,Mayne et al; real people who did real sacrifice in face of huge odds.There are others of course the above are simply suggestions and peolple will be quick to point out character defects etc.
                    Basically does reliance on mythical names simply serve to subconsiously perpetuate an apperent myth of Ireland having a credible operable and capable DF able to fully defend its shores.
                    Also no. If we are to commemorate past servicemen or women we should start with those who served Ireland

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                    • #70
                      Originally posted by Flintstone View Post
                      Also no. If we are to commemorate past servicemen or women we should start with those who served Ireland
                      Fair enough,at least you are prepared to consider an alternative to current practise.

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by Flintstone View Post
                        Also no. If we are to commemorate past servicemen or women we should start with those who served Ireland
                        When you say served Ireland, Would you included the likes of Shackleton and Ton Crean. who brought honour to Ireland while it was under a different flag. ?

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                        • #72
                          We are never going to have a huge fleet so we will not be short of names. The current system works why change it? if it is changed try and select people who served Ireland. Wolfe Tone, Fr Murphy, Barry, Pearse, Larkin, Connolly , etc people who were not afraid to put their lives on the line for this country, Maybe even Mc Guinness, Adams, in a few decades times. ( that will stir the pot)
                          Celtic Warrior stuff sounds like a bunch of enviro...

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                          • #73
                            what about after counties with larger ships being named after provinces?

                            LE Mayo, LE Galway, LE Cork, for the PV's and then LE Leinster, LE Connaught for the aircraft carriers.
                            "He is an enemy officer taken in battle and entitled to fair treatment."
                            "No, sir. He's a sergeant, and they don't deserve no respect at all, sir. I should know. They're cunning and artful, if they're any good. I wouldn't mind if he was an officer, sir. But sergeants are clever."

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                            • #74
                              Originally posted by morpheus View Post
                              what about after counties with larger ships being named after provinces?

                              LE Mayo, LE Galway, LE Cork, for the PV's and then LE Leinster, LE Connaught for the aircraft carriers.
                              Will we have to share one carrier and six PVs with the RN?
                              What will we call the fifth carrier?


                              Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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                              • #75
                                Naming

                                IRCG are 'auctioning' the names of their new helicopters for charity - RNLI and mountain rescue - phone in competition or something like that.

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