Pubs in Ireland refuse to screen Israel match in protest over Gaza genocide
Summary
Many pubs in Ireland, including one in Dublin, have decided not to show the Republic of Ireland's Nations League football match against Israel as a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza. This decision is part of a wider movement across Ireland, with strong public opposition to playing the game, although the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) chose to go ahead with the match.Key Facts
- Peadar Browns pub in Dublin decided not to show the Ireland vs. Israel football match as a protest.
- Around 140 pubs and bars in Ireland and abroad had also refused to screen the game.
- Ireland has a history of support for Palestine, and this issue has sparked political and social debate.
- Public opinion polls showed 76% of Irish football supporters opposed the match taking place.
- 63% of Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland members voted against playing the game.
- The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) voted 75 to 32 to play the match despite a previous vote to seek Israel’s suspension from UEFA.
- Critics say the FAI mishandled the situation by ignoring public and membership calls to boycott the games.
- Supporters of the boycott believe it would have benefited Irish football's reputation and reflected popular public opinion.
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