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Sinn Féin MP Removed as Drogheda United Co-Chair Over Israel Boycott

3/25/2026

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Joanna Byrne, a Sinn Féin MP, was removed as Drogheda United co-chair after calling for a boycott of Israel's national soccer team.
The club's American owners, Trivela Group, said they aim to separate sport from politics and confirmed dismissal.
Byrne expressed disappointment at the decision to hold matches against Israel and initially resisted resigning.
Despite her removal, she stated she would continue to support Trivela and praised their sustainable investment approach.

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Joanna Byrne, a Sinn Féin MP, was removed as Drogheda United co-chair after calling for a boycott of Israel's national soccer team.
The club's American owners, Trivela Group, said they aim to separate sport from politics and confirmed dismissal.
Byrne expressed disappointment at the decision to hold matches against Israel and initially resisted resigning.
Despite her removal, she stated she would continue to support Trivela and praised their sustainable investment approach.