It is increasingly likely that Ireland’s home Uefa Nations League fixture against Israel on October 4 will be moved out of the country due to security concerns. Belgium held their game behind closed doors in Hungary – the neutral country where Israel switched their home games to in the order of Uefa. In 1970, a rugby game between Ireland and South Africa led to major disruption, violence, and disorder in Dublin. “We believe the Irish people want the FAI to do the right thing here. It must stand by its own words and respect the safety of those it has a duty of care towards.

Source: Irish Examiner February 13, 2026 16:02 UTC