Haass It All Been A Big Waste Of Money

qwert_yuiop

When Northern Ireland was set up, they made the mistake of making the border on a county boundary basis - it was only going to be temporary after all. There was never much of a reason to include south Armagh for instance. The 1920 boundary commission was supposed to correct all that, but the free state wouldn't play ball, as east Donegal was going to be passed to NI. And we couldn't have that.

qwert_yuiop

look up to the right - I see Martin lewis is saving money - by firing someone.

Cotta

I would love Donegal to be part of NI, I wonder if there would be any appetite for it within the county if it went to a vote?

qwert_yuiop

Cotta wrote: »

I would love Donegal to be part of NI, I wonder if there would be any appetite for it within the county if it went to a vote?

It was only the eastern bit, called the Laggan.

Interestingly, Donegal's population collapsed after 1921, with more Catholics by far emigrating. This resulted in the Protestant percentage increasing.

In my admittedly anecdotal experience, Donegal Catholics tend to be more nationalistic than those further south. So that's a big NO vote.

Cotta

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

It was only the eastern bit, called the Laggan.

Interestingly, Donegal's population collapsed after 1921, with more Catholics by far emigrating. This resulted in the Protestant percentage increasing.

In my admittedly anecdotal experience, Donegal Catholics tend to be more nationalistic than those further south. So that's a big NO vote.

I remember Lard Laird was going to stand for election there at one point - I didn't think he had a chance to be honest.

qwert_yuiop

Cotta wrote: »

I remember Lard Laird was going to stand for election there at one point - I didn't think he had a chance to be honest.

He or his kilt. What an eejit.

Cotta

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

He or his kilt. What an eejit.

Part of the reason why Unionism is not seen as being relevant, normal or sexy.

qwert_yuiop

Cotta wrote: »

Part of the reason why Unionism is not seen as being relevant, normal or sexy.

I don't think I'd have found him attractive in trousers either.

Cotta

qwert_yuiop wrote: »

I don't think I'd have found him attractive in trousers either.

He does wear an old style pin sriped trouser suit too. Back to my original point - part of the problem as to why Unionism is not seen as sexy.

qwert_yuiop

IRK? Lord Bannside to you, sir. What a travesty.