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I share similar sentiments, however like it or not, this is what we are as an organisation descended from. To rob an idea from Michael Laffan, maybe we should strike a medal with Edward Carson on it - after all it was unionisms armed rejection of the democratic decision of a british parliament that lead to the rebirth of militant nationalism."Are they trying to shoot down the other drone? "
"No, they're trying to fly the tank"
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I was chatting to the mother there today and she was saying that people were full of praise for the df in the wake of the Easter stuff and I thought to myself "aye until they're public enemy number one again"
We just don't think that way SaS, sadly.I knew a simple soldier boy.....
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark.
In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
He put a bullet through his brain.
And no one spoke of him again.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
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Originally posted by Bravo20 View Posthttp://www.independent.ie/irish-news...-34700286.html
Assuming the Indo is correct, it looks like there is one on the way
Now, if I can get my seven year issued, my 12 year ribbon and bar too, I'll be doing well!!!What are you cackling at, fatty? Too much pie, that's your problem.
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I really really hope it's wrong !!!
An Bonn 1916 was only ever awarded to people who participated in the Rising (or posthumously to their families).
To award it to people who happened to be members of the DF in 2016 belittles their actions
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The issue of a medal is included in the draft PFG that has been circulating for the past few days. Will it make it into the final version?
In my opinion the indo journalist has added 2+2 and got 22 instead of 4. I doubt he was told by anyone in the DoD/DF it would be a replica. I would be gobsmacked if the commemorative medal looked anything like the original service medal.
The press office need to stamp this one out before it goes much further and becomes an indestructible urban myth.
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Originally posted by DeV View PostI really really hope it's wrong !!!
An Bonn 1916 was only ever awarded to people who participated in the Rising (or posthumously to their families).
To award it to people who happened to be members of the DF in 2016 belittles their actions
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