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by Galloglass
10 May 2017, 11:26
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Scotland (Political Thread)
Replies: 380
Views: 18562
Ireland

Re: Scotland (Political Thread)

Hi Cooper.......I simply support Indy 2 in Scotland. Bravery or cowardice is irrelevant on a discussion forum. (particularly when "Big Brother" is watching.)

I'm sure you have absolutely no opinions which others might disagree with.
by Galloglass
09 May 2017, 16:01
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Irish Defence Forces
Replies: 108
Views: 8070
Ireland

Re: Irish Defence Forces

It appears that the Aer Chór will be selecting 4 Pilatus 12 to replace it's aging Cessna fleet. Also a replacement PC9 for the one lost.

http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/00-def/ ... pectre.pdf
by Galloglass
09 May 2017, 15:46
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Scotland (Political Thread)
Replies: 380
Views: 18562
Ireland

Re: Scotland (Political Thread)

Well if that was the policy in what sense would such a debate help voters in NI to decide who to vote for?
by Galloglass
07 May 2017, 19:08
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1419812
Ireland

Re: river I/I.5 and II patrol vessels

plan C Sell them and use the money and Manpower for type 26/31 programs I like the Rivers but can't imagine who would buy the Batch2 series at the price the RN is paying for them. The Batch1 series should be much more reasonably priced (Bangladesh had a look apparently) I didn't realise that Clyde ...
by Galloglass
07 May 2017, 15:28
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Scotland (Political Thread)
Replies: 380
Views: 18562
Ireland

Re: Scotland (Political Thread)

I predict a Tory manifeso saying "Brexit means Brexit" and an empty chair debate between May and Corbyn.
by Galloglass
29 Apr 2017, 15:17
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1419812
Ireland

Re: river I/I.5 and II patrol vessels

I'm fairly sure there was some sort of EU support for the NS when we were building EEZ patrol ships in Ireland but that didn't extend to the the armament on LE Eithne. Since then I don't know. The INS is involved in a variety of "science and business projects" which are grant aided by the ...
by Galloglass
28 Apr 2017, 00:40
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1419812
Ireland

Re: river I/I.5 and II patrol vessels

The INS seem to like Appledore......If they showed some variation of their "Type 31" design they might be tempted to bite.

I don't know if EU regulations would apply regarding a military purchase ......they don't seem to affect buying APCs from Switzerland.
by Galloglass
26 Apr 2017, 20:36
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Replies: 5411
Views: 1419812
Ireland

Re: river I/I.5 and II patrol vessels

Very surprised if they scrap them they have a lot of years in them yet. I like the Rivers myself. The INS have just announced they intend to replace their two P40s "Peacocks". (Perhaps they might go to join their sisters in the Philippines.) If the RN was interested, Ireland might be indu...
by Galloglass
26 Apr 2017, 10:39
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: River-class Offshore Patrol Vessels [News Only]
Replies: 10
Views: 7745
Ireland

Re: River-class Offshore Patrol Vessels [News Only]

On 24 April 2017, in a written answer to a question raised by Sir Nicholas Soames, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Defence Harriet Baldwin stated Severn would be decommissioned in 2017, with Mersey and Clyde following in 2019[14]. As of April 2017, no date has been given Tyne's decommissioning. Ha...
by Galloglass
17 Mar 2017, 11:18
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Gibraltar (Political Thread)
Replies: 29
Views: 1906
Ireland

Re: Gibraltar (Political Thread)

"And as the Queen gave Royal Assent to the Brexit Bill, Mr Walker met with representative organisations at the Garrison Library, where he confirmed the UK was working towards giving Gibraltar continued market access to the UK after withdrawal from the EU was complete." Hi SKB.....That stri...
by Galloglass
14 Mar 2017, 10:10
Forum: Defence Elsewhere
Topic: Irish Defence Forces
Replies: 108
Views: 8070
Ireland

Re: Irish Defence Forces

This is a first for the IDF......http://www.anewdawn.ie/
by Galloglass
14 Mar 2017, 02:19
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Scotland (Political Thread)
Replies: 380
Views: 18562
Ireland

Re: Scotland (Political Thread)

The ref will have to take place before Brexit is finalised.........a later date would be silly from a Holyrood perspective......May could prevent all this by negotiating a "special" deal for Scotland and NI.
by Galloglass
09 Mar 2017, 18:34
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Northern Ireland (Political Thread)
Replies: 35
Views: 1285
Ireland

Re: Northern Ireland (Political Thread)

Ireland has been a graveyard for many promising political careers Mark. Mr.Brokenshire has already shot his bolt he'll be eaten alive. (completely out of his depth)

You really think there will be another election? ( I doubt it myself.)
by Galloglass
07 Mar 2017, 13:50
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Northern Ireland (Political Thread)
Replies: 35
Views: 1285
Ireland

Re: Northern Ireland (Political Thread)

Well done PSNI......Albanians?
by Galloglass
06 Mar 2017, 01:48
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Northern Ireland (Political Thread)
Replies: 35
Views: 1285
Ireland

Re: Northern Ireland (Political Thread)

Truer words were never spoken Mark.......Very interesting, but still surrounded by water. ;)
by Galloglass
04 Mar 2017, 13:04
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Northern Ireland (Political Thread)
Replies: 35
Views: 1285
Ireland

Re: Northern Ireland (Political Thread)

Unionists have lost their long-enduring and highly symbolic overall majority in Stormont. Brexit and a "hard border" made the difference in my opinion. Arlene will be shedding crocodile tears for some time.
by Galloglass
24 Feb 2017, 02:42
Forum: British Army
Topic: Gun 84mm Infantry L14a1 (CARL GUSTAV)
Replies: 43
Views: 29854
Ireland

Re: Gun 84mm Infantry L14a1 (CARL GUSTAV)

I've fired it a couple of times.....Liked it.
Don't recall any huge impression from the venturi blowback myself.
by Galloglass
22 Feb 2017, 18:47
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117456
Ireland

Re: Brexit - The UK's European Union Referendum

Ta for the link...
We will know in March when May starts the process of Brexiting proper. I think Nicola is not posturing in the sense you mean....She is carefully "allowing" herself to be pushed where she wants to go.
Scotsman online poll is showing 55% in favour of Indy2 as I type.
by Galloglass
16 Feb 2017, 13:09
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117456
Ireland

Re: Brexit - The UK's European Union Referendum

A new cod war with Europe perhaps?
Is Scottish Marine sufficiently well equipped to look after the UKs North Sea and Atlantic resources? Seems like a good time to transfer the Batch1 Rivers to Holyrood.
by Galloglass
04 Feb 2017, 22:45
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Donald Trump
Replies: 828
Views: 35497
Ireland

Re: Donald Trump

Yes....He said if Mexico couldn't seal off the border from drug smugglers he would send in the Army.
This "Leader of the Free World" is a nutter pure and simple and shaping up not unlike a former European "Leader"
by Galloglass
31 Jan 2017, 12:03
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117456
Ireland

Re: Brexit - The UK's European Union Referendum

I think that the Scottish govt. is waiting to be "forced" to have another referendum. In my opinion the intention is to have it BEFORE the Brexit negotiations are completed not afterwards......Possibly before Christmas.
by Galloglass
25 Jan 2017, 15:35
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Scotland (Political Thread)
Replies: 380
Views: 18562
Ireland

Re: Scotland (Political Thread)

Tapadh leat SKB, :D
by Galloglass
20 Jan 2017, 14:55
Forum: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry
Topic: Babcock Shipbuilders
Replies: 47
Views: 4932
Ireland

Re: Babcock Shipbuilders LE Samuel Beckett

Perhaps they could stretch a P60 into a "Crossover" or Type 31 for us.......Would like two please.
by Galloglass
20 Jan 2017, 13:02
Forum: UK Defence & Aerospace Industry
Topic: Babcock Shipbuilders
Replies: 47
Views: 4932
Ireland

Re: Babcock Shipbuilders LE Samuel Beckett

Some good news for a change. Photographed this week, this is the first section of the keel of the as-yet unnamed P64, which will be the fourth BECKETT CLASS ship to join the NS fleet.
by Galloglass
18 Jan 2017, 15:17
Forum: Political Discussions
Topic: Brexit - The UK's EU Referendum & Withdrawal
Replies: 4600
Views: 117456
Ireland

Re: Brexit - The UK's European Union Referendum

Listened to Mrs. May just now........"Trexbi Smena Trexbi" Frankly she seems scared to me......I doubt she will get "Article 50" through Westminster. (Supreme Court willing) We'll be fine and whatever the deal we get or don't get, it will be immeasurably better than being a subs...