The Ireland Israel match that won't be played in Dublin
About this episode
The episode discusses the decision to move the Ireland vs Israel match from Dublin and its implications in Irish sport.
The Republic of Ireland's upcoming match against Israel will no longer be played in Dublin, a decision that has sparked debate far beyond football. Fran McNulty and Evelyn O'Rourke are joined by Irish Times Sports Correspondent Gavin Cooney to discuss one of the most talked-about stories in Irish sport. They also take in the opening days of the World Cup, the spectacle of UFC heading to the White House and the huge summer of concerts beginning across Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Fran McNulty, Evelyn O'Rourke
Guest: Gavin Cooney
Topics covered
- Ireland Israel match
- football
- World Cup
- UFC
- concerts
- Irish sport
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Irish Times
Places: Republic of Ireland, Dublin
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