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sports3 days ago•1 min saved

Israel-Ireland Nations League Clash Escalates with Armbands, Spitting Allegations, and Press Confrontations

Israel and Ireland played a 1-1 draw in a UEFA Nations League match in Serbia, marked by intense political tension. Israeli players wore black armbands reading '7.10' to honor victims of the 2023 attack, while Irish players refused handshakes and wore their own protest armbands. The match featured a half-time clash involving spitting allegations, and pre-match press conferences ended in heated confrontations between Irish officials and Israeli journalists.

via Fox News|

#ireland #israel #nations-league

history9 days ago•6 min saved

Architectural clues reveal 80% of lost medieval Roebuck Castle survives inside Dublin university building

A medieval castle in Dublin, believed destroyed centuries ago, was found largely intact inside a Victorian-era building at University College Dublin. Professor Tadhg O'Keeffe identified the structure by analyzing 18th-century watercolors and recognizing architectural features like thick walls and splayed windows hidden beneath modern plaster. The discovery suggests that many other presumed-lost castles in Ireland may still survive within later buildings, challenging assumptions about historical preservation.

via Fox News|

#history #ireland #medieval-archaeology

science9 days ago•25 min saved

Dublin Professor Uncovers 13th-Century Castle Hidden Inside Modern University Building

A medieval castle thought lost for centuries was discovered intact within a Victorian-era building at University College Dublin. Professor Tadhg O’Keeffe identified the structure by analyzing 18th-century watercolors and recognizing architectural clues like thick walls and splayed windows. The discovery, announced in September 2026, reveals that 70-80% of the original Roebuck Castle survives beneath modern plaster, offering a rare glimpse into Ireland’s Norman-era history.

via New York Post|

#archaeology #architecture #ireland

sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Ireland Plays Israel in Controversial Nations League Match After Player Vote

The Republic of Ireland football team played Israel in a UEFA Nations League match in Debrecen, Hungary, on September 27, 2026, despite intense internal dissent and public pressure to boycott. After a delayed press conference and hours of closed-door discussions, the squad voted by a significant majority to proceed. Substitute goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the team, citing moral objections to the war in Gaza. The match was held without Irish fans, with players wearing black armbands and skipping pre-match handshakes. Ireland won the fixture 3-0, while the second match against Israel is scheduled for October 4 in Serbia.

via politico.eu|

#gavin-bazunu #heimir-hallgrimsson #ireland

sports11 days ago•1 min saved

Ireland Beats Israel 3-0 in Controversial Nations League Match Amid Protests

The Republic of Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in a UEFA Nations League match in Debrecen, Hungary, on September 27, 2026. The game was marked by significant political tension, with Irish players wearing black armbands, refusing pre-match handshakes, and bowing their heads during the Israeli anthem. Captain Dara O’Shea pledged to donate his match earnings to Gaza aid. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad, stating it was wrong to participate. The FAI confirmed the match proceeded after a player vote, despite widespread calls for a boycott.

via Al Jazeera|

#football-association-of-ireland #gaza #ireland

sports11 days ago•9 min saved

Ireland beats Israel 3-0 in contentious match as player Azaz considers retirement

Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 in a UEFA Nations League match in Hungary, with players wearing black armbands and refusing pre-match handshakes. Second-choice goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad, citing moral objections to the conflict in Gaza. Meanwhile, Irish player Finn Azaz, who has Israeli ancestry, is reportedly considering retirement from international football following the controversy.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#finn-azaz #gavin-bazunu #ireland

politics12 days ago•12 min saved

Ireland's Martin Defends Gaza Stance as Squad Splits Over Israel Match

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin rejected claims that Dublin's pro-Palestinian stance constitutes antisemitism, calling Israel's military response in Gaza 'absolutely disproportionate.' This occurred as the Republic of Ireland soccer team faced a crisis: goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad to play Israel, while the remaining players voted to proceed with the UEFA Nations League fixtures. Martin argued Ireland's position is rooted in its own history of conflict resolution, while the FAI cited financial and regulatory risks for proceeding despite public boycott campaigns.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #gaza #ireland

sports16 days ago•3 min saved

Ireland and Israel Soccer Matches Proceed on Neutral Ground Amidst Political Firestorm

Despite widespread opposition, Ireland and Israel will play two Nations League matches in neutral venues in Hungary and Serbia. The games proceed after UEFA rejected Ireland's request to cancel, with the FAI citing financial penalties. Controversy intensified after manager Heimir Hallgrimsson stated the team is 'playing against genocide,' prompting a sharp rebuke from Israel's football authorities and support from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Irish players plan to discuss the situation in a squad meeting, while public protests and a boycott call from over 160 sportspeople continue.

via Defector|

#ireland #israel #politics

sports16 days ago•222 min saved

Ireland and Israel soccer doubleheader proceeds amid fierce protests and verbal clashes

International soccer matches between Ireland and Israel are proceeding on neutral territory despite intense protests and inflammatory rhetoric. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) rejected a request to suspend Israel, citing potential harm to Ireland's 2028 European Championship qualification. Ireland's coach Heimir Hallgrimsson stated players are 'playing against genocide,' while the Israel Football Association responded by calling the coach 'stupid' and 'hypocritical.' Over 160 Irish sportspeople signed an open letter urging the FAI to reconsider. The first match is scheduled for Sunday in Debrecen, Hungary, with no tickets available for Irish fans. A second match will follow on October 4 in Bačka Topola, Serbia. The FAI chose neutral venues due to 'operational challenges' and security concerns, as Israel has been barred from hosting international matches since October 2023 due to the war in Gaza. The ongoing conflict has killed over 73,821 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, with over 1,375 deaths since an October 2025 ceasefire.

via NBC News|

#gaza #ireland #israel

world17 days ago•1 min saved

Ireland's PM Condemns Israel FA Remarks Over Hallgrimsson

Irish prime minister Micheál Martin condemned the Israel Football Association's remarks about Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as unacceptable and called for their withdrawal, as the two teams are set to meet twice in the Nations League amid the Gaza war context and Hallgrimsson's genocide remark.

via BBC|

#fai #hallgrimsson #ireland

health23 days ago•3 min saved

Ireland’s Bouncy Castle Outbreak: A Large, Kids-Only MRSA Spread Linked to a Party

Public health officials traced a fall 2025 MRSA outbreak in Ireland to a party bouncy castle, affecting 22 confirmed and 26 probable cases—mostly children—with four hospitalizations and no deaths. Officials concluded the equipment was the likely transmission vector in a setting of prolonged close contact; the outbreak was contained through contact tracing and home isolation, highlighting that community-acquired MRSA can arise in play environments and that disinfection before reuse is important.

via Gizmodo|

#bouncy-castle #children #health

world24 days ago•5 min saved

Trump's Ireland swing sparks unity controversy during golf trip

President Trump’s Ireland visit—centered on a golf stop at a club he owns—drew a diplomatic headache after he mused that Irish reunification would be “fantastic,” unnerving Northern Ireland unionists and complicating Dublin’s position, while he also floated ending U.S. tariffs on Irish whiskey.

via salon.com|

#diplomacy #ireland #northern-ireland

world24 days ago•248 min saved

Trump’s Ireland remarks ignite diplomatic backlash during Dublin visit

During a taxpayer-funded trip to Ireland, Donald Trump sparked a diplomatic uproar by saying he’d “love” to see a unified Ireland, triggering protests and anger in the UK and beyond. He also attacked NATO, criticized Biden, Harris, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and aired unverified claims about the midterm audience, underscoring a pattern of impulsive, ill-considered statements that many observers say undermine decades of U.S. foreign policy and create uncertainty about the White House’s stance on international matters.

via MS NOW|

#diplomacy #foreign-policy #ireland

world25 days ago•23 min saved

Qatar’s 747-8 makes a 121-mile Ireland hop as interim Air Force One

The Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8, serving as interim Air Force One, flew a 121-mile Dublin-to-Shannon route with a Doonbeg flyover, thrilling spectators at the Irish Open; the aircraft remains in interim configuration with security upgrades pending, and has already seen unusual moments like a prior emergency slide incident while continuing presidential missions alongside Marine One.

via Luxurylaunches|

#air-force-one #boeing-747-8 #ireland

world25 days ago•4 min saved

Trump lifts Irish whiskey tariffs on Ireland visit

During a two‑day visit to Ireland, President Trump announced he would scrap the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, leveling the playing field with Scotch and Northern Ireland; the move was welcomed by the Irish Whiskey Association and the Distilled Spirits Council as a boost to jobs and investment, and comes after his earlier tariff cut on UK whisky in April, alongside his provocative remarks on Irish reunification during the trip.

via Financial Times|

#beer-and-spirits #ireland #irish-whiskey