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Republic of Ireland to play Israel games as motion passed
The Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) General Assembly endorses a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Israel.
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Irish Mirror
¡ Jul 8, 2026
âFootball-led, grassroots campaignâ remains âresoluteâ against Israel games despite FAI vote
Ireland will face Israel in the Nations League and reaction to Wednesday nightâs EGM vote is coming in from all sides of the debate.
BBC
¡ Jun 29, 2026
Republic of Ireland v Israel to be played in Serbia
The Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture with Israel will be played in Serbia after being moved from Dublin.
Irish News
¡ Jul 8, 2026
What time and channel is Japan vs Ireland on? TV and live stream info for Nations Championship game
Ireland are on a high after defeating Australia last week
India TV News
¡ Jun 23, 2026
Former India cricketer gives his take on Tilak Varma's recent performances ahead of Ireland-England tour
The stage is set as the Indian team will be touring Ireland and England for a multi-format white-ball series. It is worth noting that the Men in Blue will take on Ireland across two T20Is and will follow it up with five T20Is and three ODI matches against England.
Novara Media
¡ Jul 10, 2026
Ireland to Ban Imports From Israeli Settlements
The Irish parliament approved legislation on Tuesday to ban the import of Israeli goods from the occupied Palestinian territories. If enacted, Irish businesses will no longer be able to legally import goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, with custom officers given powers to stop and seize restricted goods at []
Yemen Press Agency
¡ Jul 8, 2026
Ireland bans Israeli settlement goods
DUBLIN, July 08 (YPA) â The Irish Parliament approved on Wednesday a bill banning the import and trade of all products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The coalition government in Dublin confirmed that the new legislation prohibits agricultural, commercial, and industrial goods from the âillegalâ settlements, coinciding with Irish []
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Related coverage for "Republic of Ireland to play Israel games as motion passed": Irish Mirror â âFootball-led, grassroots campaignâ remains âresoluteâ against Israel games despite FAI vote. BBC â Republic of Ireland v Israel to be played in Serbia. Irish News â What time and channel is Japan vs Ireland on? TV and live stream info for Nations Championship game . India TV News â Former India cricketer gives his take on Tilak Varma's recent performances ahead of Ireland-England tour. Novara Media â Ireland to Ban Imports From Israeli Settlements. Yemen Press Agency â Ireland bans Israeli settlement goods