Apparently it originated in Motherwell so we're claiming it!

Devils own wrote: As I suggested this simple chant is getting such a big reaction Iceland are using it in euro's.

I see some munster fans are now trying to steal the idea saying they will start it next season. Don't let them be first.

threeredkings.com/silence-pause-clap-mumhan/

I hope you guys will claim supporter intellectual property rights to the boom boom clap style chant now over the munsterfans trying to use it now. They tried to steal the fields already . Must be stopped

As I suggested this simple chant is getting such a big reaction Iceland are using it in euro's.

I see some munster fans are now trying to steal the idea saying they will start it next season. Don't let them be first.

threeredkings.com/silence-pause-clap-mumhan/

What about the N17,
They are from Connacht,
The N17 runs the length of Connacht
..."stone walls and " the CLAN" is green"...
Why not!

_nobody_ wrote: Maybe we should do what has been done for years and take the weakers province songs.

Stand up and Fight wont be used by anyone else for a while. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:


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I believe they're currently rewriting that song to reflect the current situation in the Debt Star.

"Stay Home and Moan".

Maybe we should do what has been done for years and take the weakers province songs.

Stand up and Fight wont be used by anyone else for a while. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:


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I miss the old JOC chant, maybe we can update that one for someone???

There's only one Pat Lam x 2
We are the Connacht Clan
Pat Lam's our man
Walking in a Connacht wünderland

Cheers RL, ya all you have to do is give Eddie the Eagle a massive drum and let him start it and lead it the same as Leo the lion has in Leinster.
Get one very simple thing like the boom boom clap established first, everyone no matter what age can easily participate in it, then introduce other things later. The announcer simply has to tell the crowd to follow Eddie the Eagle as a way to create a build up atmosphere. It's made for us we are the emerald province



People are trying to run before they can walk with complicated lines that not many will know and kids certainly won't.

Personally I thought Argentinas chants are amazing, if we could appropriate a similar chant with the word Vamos (Go) like Argentina and Japan do it would be cool.

Intothewind wrote:

connemara man wrote: It'd be great if a high tempo song could be written.

Sounds like a job for the Saw Doctors.

Or Michel Sardou.
Wait, he's already done it, what a pro!

connemara man wrote: It'd be great if a high tempo song could be written.

Sounds like a job for the Saw Doctors.

The tone and tempo of the song just feel really mournful or wistful. Not rousing.

It'd be great if a high tempo song could be written.

The West's Awake has great lyrics but as a song it's a maudlin auld dirge. Someone should set it to different music. If it hasn't taken off by now I doubt it will, they're years trying. What's wrong with The Fields anyway? Last time I checked, Athenry was still in Galway.

I'm a big fan of The West's Awake. It was beaten into me at school and I still remember every word. Our teacher was very passionate about it so it obviously rubbed off on me.
I think it is starting to rub off on people as well. I noticed alot of people singing it on Saturday and the two tenors got a great reception.

However, I don't think the two tenors are doing it justice.
The last four lines are supposed to be sung with passion and pride.
But hark, a voice like thunder spake
The West’s awake, the West’s awake
Sing oh, Hurrah, let England quake
We’ll watch till death for Erin’s (or Connachts) sake

So it should be really belted out. Then the last line should leave an impression.
The tenors sing "for Connachts sake" three times at the end which really gets to me and not in a good way.

tomsauce2000 wrote: It's a tough one to sing along to but I like the idea.

Anyone else think the atmosphere was a bit muted last night? Could just have been me but I thought it was a little quiet for such a big game

I couldn't make game this weekend so watched on Tv and thought the crowd sounded class. The noise was savage in second half and I txt my mate to say think I missed the best atmosphere this year!

It was great.

Other times though I know i've felt the crowd are so on edge/ nervous that it's hard to get shouting etc, stress levels too high!

As long as we don't go down the Saracens route of creating almost an artificial atmosphere
A "singing" section seems like a decent and practical idea
The #SeaOfGreen also seems good idea for Leinster game- green wigs and green balloons galore
If we had a seating area we could arrange for a "tifo choreography"- but it be way to hard to arrange in a terrace as be all jumbled up

The wests awake conversation has been had on here numerous times. I for one can't ever see it taking off. I don't find the song one bit inspiring, and despite having heard it many times the words just don't stick with me.

I like that "boom boom clap" thing - we already have drummers at the games. The problem is getting something like that established. And it essentially boils down to cheerleaders (steady on). I remember going to leinster senior cup games as a kid and the atmosphere they generate is fantastic. The chants are all led by a couple of lads with megaphones (and confidence). As well as a cheerleader or two, you'd need a group of fans together that are committed to taking part. The rest of the stand will just learn by joining in.