Fontaines DC are in the news as Ireland debates boycotts amid Gaza war tensions. Dublin-born post-punk five: Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, Tom Coll.
Irish celebrities and sports figures have joined a campaign urging the Republic of Ireland to boycott UEFA Nations League matches against Israel, amid claims of genocide in Gaza and breaches of UEFA/FIFA rules. The open letter to the FAI, backed by prominent signatories, argues humanitarian concerns should take precedence over sport. Ireland is set to host Israel on October 4 at Aviva Stadium, with a September 27 neutral-site Israeli home match planned.