Sport

Councillor Conor Reddy launches petition calling on FAI to boycott Israel following Nations League draw

The petition also calls on Austria and Kosovo, Ireland’s other group opponents, to refuse to play Israel and to apply collective pressure on UEFA to act, as national associations have done successfully in the past. “Sport does not exist in a vacuum." Cllr. Reddy

Paul Murphy: Stop Funding the Greyhound and Horse Racing Industry

"Public money paid by the State tax-free into the pockets of the wealthy owners. €100 million to a gambling-fuelling, addiction-fuelling industry. Where does the money go? Does it fund the welfare of horses and greyhounds?Does it assure decent pay for workers in the sector?"

O’Keeffe to Propose DLR Council Budget Amendment to Block Rent, Parking and Pitch Increases and Protect Small Businesses and Town Centres

“This amendment is about who pays for this budget,” said Councillor David O’Keeffe. “We are saying: don’t increase council rents, don’t increase parking charges, don’t increase pitch fees for clubs – instead ask the most profitable companies to contribute more.”

United Against Racism 'Sports For All' Fun Day a Great Antidote to Division

Cllr. Harkin: 'It's great to see the wide support for the "Ireland Against Racism Carnival" in Dublin. The response to the wave of racist violence and protests across the South is gaining momentum and strength. We need more solidarity and less divisive hatred.'

Refusal of Visas to Palestinian GAA Visitors is ‘Utter Disgrace’

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy says refusal of visas to Palestinian GAA visitors is ‘utter disgrace’. Says Minister O’Callaghan must act immediately to ensure group can come to the many GAA communities in Ireland that await them.