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Should fans boycott Ireland v Israel?

There’s growing pressure on the FAI to boycott the Ireland v Israel football match after two ma...

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11.48 7 May 2026


Should fans boycott Ireland v Israel?


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11.48 7 May 2026


There’s growing pressure on the FAI to boycott the Ireland v Israel football match after two major figures in Irish football, Brian Kerr and Louise Quinn, joined a campaign for the Nations League games not to be played. The FAI says it has no choice, and that refusing to play would seriously damage Irish football.

So, should Ireland be refusing to play the game? If it goes ahead, will you watch it?

Joining Andrea to discuss this is Daniel Lambert from Irish Sport for Palestine and Bohemians FC Chief Commercial Officer, Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill and listeners.


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