A campaign group opposing Ireland’s upcoming Nations League soccer match against Israel occupied offices at the Department of Sport on Wednesday, escalating its effort to have the fixture called off.
The demonstrators, linked to the #StoptheGame campaign, are seeking cancellation of the Ireland-Israel game scheduled for the autumn. According to the report, the group entered and occupied the department’s offices before being removed by gardaí.
The action highlights growing pressure around the planned Nations League fixture, with campaigners using direct protest to draw attention to their demand. Organisers have also indicated that further action is planned as they continue to push for the match not to go ahead.
The dispute now places added focus on how Irish authorities and sporting bodies will respond to calls for the game to be cancelled. For now, the latest development is the office occupation and removal of protesters, with the campaign signaling that the issue is far from over.
