The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Antananarivo Arms, Madagascar

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Hello and welcome to the Antananarivo Arms Virtual Rugby Pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The Pub has made it's way to Madagascar, where 35,000 raucous fans recently watched the home side upset Namibia in a 110-point thriller.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no tampering with the pictures of the Madagascan team war dance, Japan/NRL-bound Sonny-Bill Williams, Bradley Wiggins and the prematurely-retired Mark Boucher above the bar.





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Fairly inspiring speech by this man, he has a great story and the move to sign him by the team was quite classy.

Rory was a Cork blown-in. If you are not born in Cork, you will always be a blow-in. Same in Limerick. You have to be in-bred to qualify. I knew a Dub who spent 40 years in Limerick, they still called him a blow-in. Its the same in Cork. It was because he was the 1st real Irish World Rock Star, they began to own him in retrospect. Had he failed, he would have stayed a Noordie.

Rory was from Dongeal. And he sounded NOTHING like that knacker Keane. (He owns houses in Cork? Caravans more like)

Rory had a lovely soft accent. Also, his Home tribute gigs are always in Ballyshannon. Ive been to 3 of em. Ive been to loads of em around Europe also.

Believe me, I am the resident Rory expert here.

Cork was good to him. Dublin was better for his career. He loved Ulster and played there at the very height of the Troubles - when no other musician would. Young Prods & Kafflics loved him for it. Never any hassle at those gigs, they all rocked under the one freak-flag. Which at the time, was unheard of. That really defined Rory G. His Ulster gigs. He never forgot where he came from. He was the purest defintion of Rock & Roll & R & B. Van Morrison was the same.

But he was really Made in Germany. Rory was... and still is, an Honorary Kraut. They really made him what he was. Bought into him fully. 60/70 % of all fans at tribute gigs around Europe, are made up of German Rory fans. Including this Irish Clog.

So, in effect, he was a Ballyshannon, Cork, Ulster - Kraut.

End of lesson for today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm99WtK_hPE

You're trying to get me to bite Gibbo, with the Keane jibe, so I will. The guy came to a school for Autistic kids recently on top of doing a raffle with a fair bit of match worn gear he had from his playing days. He spent most of the day with the kids of the school. If that's being a knacker and a scumbag then all of us are scum of the earth.

Gibson wrote:Rory was a Cork blown-in. If you are not born in Cork, you will always be a blow-in. Same in Limerick. You have to be in-bred to qualify. I knew a Dub who spent 40 years in Limerick, they still called him a blow-in. Its the same in Cork. It was because he was the 1st real Irish World Rock Star, they began to own him in retrospect. Had he failed, he would have stayed a Noordie.

Rory was from Dongeal. And he sounded NOTHING like that knacker Keane. (He owns houses in Cork? Caravans more like)

Rory had a lovely soft accent. Also, his Home tribute gigs are always in Ballyshannon. Ive been to 3 of em. Ive been to loads of em around Europe also.

Believe me, I am the resident Rory expert here.

Cork was good to him. Dublin was better for his career. He loved Ulster and played there at the very height of the Troubles - when no other musician would. Young Prods & Kafflics loved him for it. Never any hassle at those gigs, they all rocked under the one freak-flag. Which at the time, was unheard of. That really defined Rory G. His Ulster gigs. He never forgot where he came from. He was the purest defintion of Rock & Roll & R & B. Van Morrison was the same.

But he was really Made in Germany. Rory was... and still is, an Honorary Kraut. They really made him what he was. Bought into him fully. 60/70 % of all fans at tribute gigs around Europe, are made up of German Rory fans. Including this Irish Clog.

So, in effect, he was a Ballyshannon, Cork, Ulster - Kraut.

End of lesson for today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm99WtK_hPE

That is one of the most inspirational things for me about Rory. All that guff just didn't matter to him, all he cared about was the rock & roll. And so did the people who came to hear him. Nobody cared about any of that when Rory was on the stage.

Rory_Gallagher wrote:

Gibson wrote:Rory was a Cork blown-in. If you are not born in Cork, you will always be a blow-in. Same in Limerick. You have to be in-bred to qualify. I knew a Dub who spent 40 years in Limerick, they still called him a blow-in. Its the same in Cork. It was because he was the 1st real Irish World Rock Star, they began to own him in retrospect. Had he failed, he would have stayed a Noordie.

Rory was from Dongeal. And he sounded NOTHING like that knacker Keane. (He owns houses in Cork? Caravans more like)

Rory had a lovely soft accent. Also, his Home tribute gigs are always in Ballyshannon. Ive been to 3 of em. Ive been to loads of em around Europe also.

Believe me, I am the resident Rory expert here.

Cork was good to him. Dublin was better for his career. He loved Ulster and played there at the very height of the Troubles - when no other musician would. Young Prods & Kafflics loved him for it. Never any hassle at those gigs, they all rocked under the one freak-flag. Which at the time, was unheard of. That really defined Rory G. His Ulster gigs. He never forgot where he came from. He was the purest defintion of Rock & Roll & R & B. Van Morrison was the same.

But he was really Made in Germany. Rory was... and still is, an Honorary Kraut. They really made him what he was. Bought into him fully. 60/70 % of all fans at tribute gigs around Europe, are made up of German Rory fans. Including this Irish Clog.

So, in effect, he was a Ballyshannon, Cork, Ulster - Kraut.

End of lesson for today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm99WtK_hPE

That is one of the most inspirational things for me about Rory. All that guff just didn't matter to him, all he cared about was the rock & roll. And so did the people who came to hear him. Nobody cared about any of that when Rory was on the stage.

+1.

True to the name you took Rory. That's him in a nutshell. He coulda had religion, or have been provincial and small-minded about it all. He wasnt. Everyone owned him. And they still do. That's why he is even bigger now, than he was then. A whole new generation are into him because of it. Thats the very essence of it all about him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fviIgZdYFY

'In a hilarious misunderstanding, John Terry was asked to repeat evidence that he had been sent off four times in his career.

“Can you say, please, four times?” asked his QC, George Carter-Stephenson.

“Please, please, please, please,” Terry responded.

Guffaws of laughter broke out around the courtroom at the misunderstanding, which was a result of the judge asking Terry to speak up.

The footballer appeared confused by response from the courtroom.'


http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/john-terry-trial-please-please-please-could-you-repeat-that-7936075.html

Thomond wrote:Doug Howlett lives in Cork so no!


He is an honorary Cork man, Rory is a hybrid really we can both lay claim to him. Us more so because he would be nothing without his early career which started in Cork You're getting wound up easily Rodders! He is both really.

Howletts a cork man?!

Only yanking your chain Thomond. I'm not disputing Cork was his home but his auld boy was from Derry and he was born in Donegal so I suppose people are proud of that link.... some of my older friends used to watch him play in a wee hall in Strabane back in the day, I'm just a blow in fan.....

Agree keano is no knacker, man tells it like it is..like Mr T..the rest of the country is a shower of wasters..... ....

I'm josinh a bit Rodders, Rory is a bit of both really. Dougie lives in Cork, most of the NIQs do I think. Far better than Limerick like....

Luckless Pedestrian wrote:'In a hilarious misunderstanding, John Terry was asked to repeat evidence that he had been sent off four times in his career.

“Can you say, please, four times?” asked his QC, George Carter-Stephenson.

“Please, please, please, please,” Terry responded.

Guffaws of laughter broke out around the courtroom at the misunderstanding, which was a result of the judge asking Terry to speak up.

The footballer appeared confused by response from the courtroom.'


http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/john-terry-trial-please-please-please-could-you-repeat-that-7936075.html

Its a larf innit?

"Whats that Tel?"

"That noise ya make in yer froat when somfink funny appens"

Better than Limerick!

Of course.

Anywhere is better than Limerick, roysh.

Rava, it better be the case that there is a fabulous little town named "Anywhere" or else you are in trouble my friend.

Oh sh1t.

Anywhere is beautiful Stag. Especially at this time of the year

Limerick is an alright city, not great. it's reputation is somewhat harsh even if a bit true.

Jeez Thomond I was only joking man.

Bit true yer backside, I was wearing a stab vest all weekend for nothing...

Lovely place

It was somewhat true, not really now. You can't really ignore those problems like . They have done a lot to improve things but there are a few problems there. Cork has a lot of problems too, every city does.

Darn right Thom, I can't go outside without wearing a helmet and kneepads.

rodders wrote:Darn right Thom, I can't go outside without wearing a helmet and kneepads.

Fair enough, suppose that's perfectly reaonsable if you drive a motorbike....

any writers about want to check out the writers section, twould be much appreciated, ta

evening

Os review or Scarlets one RD. Replied on the Scarlets one, will have a sconce off the Os one in a minute.

The O's one cheers Thom (and ta for all your feedback )

Just had a grand chat with Gibbo. I have to admit that i have some man love for him, pure gentleman. Love him to bits and i think that Viking lady has a secret crush on him as well now

Well if it isn't old lazarus himself! Whatabout ye Billser?!

rodders wrote:Darn right Thom, I can't go outside without wearing a helmet and kneepads.

I bet ya wear em inside too Rodders. I bet your babe of a missus beats you up.

I wear purdy frocks. People leave me alone, for some reason...

Is it me or are Irish Cities getting so much worse? When I was in Dublin, I had to pass thro some rough terrain, on the way to the Mater. There was barely a day when I didnt see something or someone, very dodgy. Nothing happened me, but man, I didnt feel comfortable. Was always on my guard.

I never feel that way in the Dam. Even at 3 in de mornin.

Just talked to Billy. He's just beautiful that guy. So is his missus - The Viking Lady. We laughed a lot. I think thats a good sign. Sounds totally grand. TG.

eirebilly wrote:Just had a grand chat with Gibbo. I have to admit that i have some man love for him, pure gentleman. Love him to bits and i think that Viking lady has a secret crush on him as well now

SNAP!

Ja man. Ze heeft een zeer sexy Noorse stem. Met en Sixmilebridge twang ook.

I've the whole NFL kit for indoors Gibbo!

Done RD.


Dublin was always a shoitehole Gibbo, parts of Cork are bad but it's more in the suburbs than the actual city.

All is good rodders, almost ready for that

Gibbo mate, really appreciated the call mate but i fear that Viking lady has a crush on you

Belfast has fair smartened up these days, although I'm not really around there at night.

Wouldn't go near the city centre at night here now at the weekend..... hope young willser makes it out with his hat on!

Good man Billy! Thats the spirit! A few stout will sort you right out!

Billy

Just have to keep an eye on Viking Lady if Gibbo is about rodders

rugbydreamer wrote:Billy

Thats it, no invented words?



Love ya dreamer

billy, hey man

Gibbo will keep you on your toes all right!

Good to have you back Billser, between you and me pal there's a fair few muppets on here.....

eirebilly wrote:

rugbydreamer wrote:Billy

Thats it, no invented words?



Love ya dreamer

I'm thinking up a truly special one Billy, just for you

eirebilly wrote:All is good rodders, almost ready for that

Gibbo mate, really appreciated the call mate but I fear that Viking lady has a crush on you

Ah sure thats normal mo chara. De wimmin love me. I get de sympathy vote. Specially when I sing & dance. Bless.

Cant wait to see you man. Down on the farm. Love you.

Hey CF, been a while

Rodders, he is an old silver tongue our Gibbo

I know you will get a good one dreamer, you are so clever at inventing words. Must be a Welsh thing

Try and make it when Toril is here Gibbo, she would love that.

eirebilly wrote:Hey CF, been a while

Rodders, he is an old silver tongue our Gibbo

I know you will get a good one dreamer, you are so clever at inventing words. Must be a Welsh thing

has mate, too long!

Billy looks like you are well on the road. Give my love to the Viking Lady.

She is sitting next to me now Rava, she sends you her greetings

Ya know... Its at moments like this, I feel like Im in a real local Pub. With people who really care for each other. I never dreamed this could happen. But it has.

Slag me all ye like for being a sad aul hippie... I dont give a phhok.

Ye lot matter. A lot.

So happy. 1st de Ma is ok and now Billy is back and takin de pish. Love it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtMZkbG5Pxg

Gibbo you are an aul Hippy. Sad no! Love you man

for Billser and for Gibbos ma...I'd buy a full round but Ulster bank lost my wages....