Ireland staff member claims Israel player ‘SPAT’ at him during half-time melee – as Israeli government make ‘Nazi Germany’ comparison after Irish players bow their heads during rivals’ national anthem and refuse to shake hands

A member of Ireland’s back-room staff alleged they were spat at by an Israel player during…

Ireland staff member claims Israel player ‘SPAT’ at him during half-time melee – as Israeli government make ‘Nazi Germany’ comparison after Irish players bow their heads during rivals’ national anthem and refuse to shake hands

A member of Ireland’s back-room staff alleged they were spat at by an Israel player during…

Ireland backroom staff member claims an Israel player ‘SPAT’ at him during half-time melee between both teams – as Irish players bow their heads during rivals’ national anthem and refuse to shake their hands again before kick-off

A member of Ireland’s back-room staff alleged they were spat at by an Israel player during…

Ireland backroom staff member claims an Israel player ‘SPAT’ at him during half-time melee between both teams – as Irish players bow their heads during rivals’ national anthem and refuse to shake their hands again before kick-off

A member of Ireland’s back-room staff alleged they were spat at by an Israel player during…

Inside the UK and Ireland’s best holiday lets for 2026: From an enormous Yorkshire country house to a quirky lighthouse stay – we look at this year’s winners

The UK and Ireland’s best holiday lets for 2026 have been revealed, as properties across the…

Ireland stars REFUSE to shake hands of Israeli opponents and bow their heads during national anthem after goalkeeper withdrew from squad in protest at ‘atrocities in Gaza’

Ireland’s football team last night bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem and refused to…

Ireland stars REFUSE to shake hands of Israeli opponents and bow their heads during national anthem ahead of controversial clash after goalkeeper withdrew from squad in protest at ‘atrocities in Gaza’

Ireland’s players bowed their heads during the Israel national anthem and did not shake hands with…

Ireland stars REFUSE to shake hands of Israeli opponents and bow their heads during national anthem ahead of controversial clash after goalkeeper withdrew from squad in protest at ‘atrocities in Gaza’

Ireland’s players bowed their heads during the Israel national anthem and did not shake hands with…

Ireland goalkeeper REFUSES to play against Israel in protest at Gaza ‘atrocities’: Controversial clash to go ahead after FOUR-HOUR talks and last-minute vote among players

Irish keeper Gavin Bazunu defended his decision to pull out of Ireland’s controversial Nations League clash…

Ireland goalkeeper REFUSES to play against Israel in protest at Gaza ‘atrocities’: Controversial clash to go ahead after FOUR-HOUR talks and last-minute vote among players

Irish keeper Gavin Bazunu defended his decision to pull out of Ireland’s controversial Nations League clash…

Ireland’s clash with Israel thrown into disarray as star REFUSES to play – and ‘uncomfortable’ team-mates could join him – amid pressure to boycott match after manager said ‘we’re playing against genocide’

Ireland’s game against Israel has been plunged into chaos with back-up goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu reportedly refusing…

Ireland’s clash with Israel thrown into disarray as star REFUSES to play – and ‘uncomfortable’ team-mates could join him – amid pressure to boycott match after manager said ‘we’re playing against genocide’

Ireland’s game against Israel has been plunged into chaos with back-up goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu reportedly refusing…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

SHANE McGRATH:  Katie Taylor or Rory McIlroy? Kate O’Connor or Katie McCabe? Here’s my top ten Irish sports stars. And because no other nation takes their heroes to their hearts like we do, I know you’ll disagree with one MASSIVE call

Popularity is easily recognised but measuring it is a trickier business. Were you to gauge Ireland’s…

Why Ray Houghton has high hopes for Pico Lopes and his Cape Verde battlers as he draws similarities with Ireland’s Italia ’90 adventure – and reveals what he told the Dubliner after their heroics against Spain…

Cape Verde’s exploits at the World Cup are ‘even bigger’ than Ireland’s at Italia ‘90, according…