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# Boycott

This year
2023
Ukraine, England and Poland's U-17 football teams won't play Russia despite UEFA lifting ban
UEFA argued that a “generation of minors” was being deprived of the right to compete.
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Sep 27th 2023, 7:49 PM
Jameson ceases exports to Russia after growing criticism
A senator called for the whiskey’s parent company to be added to the EU sanctions list while Ukraine’s Ambassador to Ireland demanded a boycott of Jameson.
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May 12th 2023, 5:04 PM
Last year
2022
World champion Max Verstappen ends boycott with Sky Sports
Verstappen and his entire Red Bull team refused to address the broadcaster at the Mexican Grand Prix.
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Nov 10th 2022, 8:30 PM
EU to discuss sixth round of sanctions on Russia
The fifth round of sanctions, imposed since Friday, include a ban on Russian coal imports into the EU.
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Apr 10th 2022, 5:30 PM
Irish Referees Society condemn 'cowardly assault' on referee in his sixties
The Dublin Branch of the Society have announced a boycott of the team in question.
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Mar 3rd 2022, 6:04 PM
No Irish football team will play Russia until further notice, FAI chiefs vow
The Association has offered its ‘full and unequivocal’ support to the Ukraine FA ahead of planned fixtures later this year.
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Feb 28th 2022, 1:13 PM
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Justin Bieber performs at Saudi F1 race despite boycott calls
The Canadian pop star has not commented on the public pressure surrounding his performance and calls for him to cancel the show.
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Dec 6th 2021, 1:03 PM
Low turnout as Iraqis vote for new parliament
The vote was brought forward from 2022 as a rare concession to a protest movement.
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Oct 11th 2021, 8:49 AM
Ikea, Kopparberg among brands pulling ads from GB News over content concerns
The new channel is regularly compared to a British version of Fox News.
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Jun 16th 2021, 11:53 AM
As football's social media boycott begins, Henry says it's only the start in fight against racism
A number of organisations and clubs will log off for the weekend from 3pm today.
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Apr 30th 2021, 10:55 AM
Ex-Man City defender in 'tears' as MLS team owner criticises boycott
Nedum Onuoha said he wanted to leave Real Salt Lake City following the controversy.
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Aug 28th 2020, 5:59 PM
'Sinister and sad': Downing Street accused of Trump-like tactics after journalists banned from Brexit briefing
Number 10 was due to give a briefing on Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans.
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Feb 3rd 2020, 10:43 PM
Dublin City Council votes to boycott RIC commemoration service
The motion described the event planned to be held in Dublin Castle on 17 January as “obscene”.
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Jan 6th 2020, 10:55 PM
'Are you brave enough?': RTÉ faced slew of demands to boycott in days leading up to Eurovision
RTÉ received dozens of emails in the days leading up to this year’s competition.
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Aug 4th 2019, 12:05 AM
'Hugely embarrassing': Emails to RTÉ show pushback against calls for Eurovision boycott
RTÉ received almost three times as many emails objecting to a boycott as emails calling for one between January and April.
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May 16th 2019, 12:05 AM
Eurovision winner says people calling for Israel boycott are 'spreading darkness'
There have been widespread calls for a boycott of this year’s event both in Ireland and abroad.
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Apr 29th 2019, 3:56 PM
EFL confirm Bolton Wanderers must complete league fixture schedule
They also confirmed that the club has been charged with misconduct after the suspension of Saturday’s game.
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Apr 27th 2019, 11:03 AM
Bolton players threaten to boycott final two Championship fixtures over unpaid wages
The Lancashire side have been relegated to League One after a campaign of struggle, during which there has been ownership issues.
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Apr 26th 2019, 4:06 PM
'Stand on the right side of history': Protest outside RTÉ calls for broadcaster to boycott Eurovision
The protest follows this morning’s announcement that Sarah McTernan will represent Ireland at this year’s contest.
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Mar 8th 2019, 3:26 PM
Opinion: The government should reject the bill to boycott Israeli goods produced in the West Bank
‘The clear line between supporting Palestinians and becoming anti-Israeli is a thin one and unfortunately, one that is being crossed all too often,’ writes Israeli Ambassador, Ophir Kariv.
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Jan 4th 2019, 7:00 PM
Labour passes motion calling on RTÉ to boycott Eurovision if hosted in Jerusalem
However, it has been confirmed that the event will take place in Tel Aviv.
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Nov 3rd 2018, 4:59 PM
RTÉ won't sanction employees who refuse to travel to Israel for Eurovision
Campaigners have called for next year’s contest to be boycotted.
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Sep 30th 2018, 4:00 PM
Tyrone will refuse 'to participate in any media activity' with RTÉ ahead of All-Ireland final
Mickey Harte has been in a stand-off with RTÉ since June 2011.
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Aug 20th 2018, 9:31 AM
Israeli minister calls for immediate closure of embassy here following Seanad boycott vote
“We don’t turn the other cheek to those who boycott us.”
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Jul 13th 2018, 7:31 AM
Fianna Fáil to support trade ban with lands held by Israel, but embassy calls it 'immoral'
The Embassy of Israel said the boycott will not facilitate Ireland’s role or influence in the Middle East.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 7:52 PM
TDs to snub 4th of July party at the US ambassador's residence in Dublin tonight
Labour’s Aodhán Ó Ríordáin called for a boycott of the Independence Day celebrations.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 6:25 PM
"The resonances are huge": Carrie Crowley on why she's supporting a boycott of the Eurovision in Israel next year
She was speaking as part of a group of Irish artists and public figures like Eurovision commentator Mike Murphy, music legend Christy Moore and Senator David Norris who launched the boycott campaign today in Dublin.
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Jun 27th 2018, 6:00 PM
Calls for RTÉ to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel next year
Sinn Féin has called on the national broadcaster and the Irish government to boycott Israel which won the song contest this year.
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Jun 14th 2018, 7:28 AM
Iceland announce diplomatic boycott of 2018 World Cup in Russia
The news comes following the poisoning of a former double agent in Britain.
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Mar 26th 2018, 9:37 PM
Lorde labelled a 'bigot' in full-page Washington Post ad after she cancels Israel concert
Lorde has been accused of joining a “a global antisemitic boycott of Israel” by an outspoken rabbi.
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Jan 1st 2018, 2:34 PM
Dublin GAA supporters are planning to boycott all retail outlets in Croke Park after banning of flag
Dublin will face Armagh, Down or Monaghan in their All-Ireland quarter-final next Saturday in Croke Park.
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Jul 26th 2017, 12:14 PM
Remembering the woman who stood up to the Catholic Church over mixed marriage
Sheila Cloney was caught in the middle of a fight which saw Catholics boycott Protestant businesses, farms and schools.
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Jul 31st 2016, 6:00 PM
Black stars are boycotting the Oscars
“Forty white actors in two years and no flava at all,” said Spike Lee.
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Jan 19th 2016, 12:56 PM
'That game is not going to go ahead in Kilkenny, it's an insult to Laois'
Former Laois selector Declan O’Loughlin is calling for a boycott of Nowlan Park if the O’Moore County beat Wicklow and set up a shot at the Dubs next summer.
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Nov 24th 2015, 11:31 AM
Greece latest: Banks to reopen on Monday, but with a €60 withdrawal limit
The EU has expressed its satisfaction with Greece as its parliament passes a sweeping austerity bill in advance of the country’s third bailout.
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Jul 16th 2015, 9:37 PM
What would happen if teams decided to boycott the World Cup?
England would back a European boycott of the 2018 World Cup in protest at the re-election of Sepp Blatter as Fifa president, says Greg Dyke.
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May 31st 2015, 8:34 PM
The Liverpool end will be unusually empty for tonight's game at the KC Stadium
Reds supporters are boycotting the game after being charged £50 for a ticket.
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Apr 28th 2015, 7:30 AM
Cosmo used white models for 'gorgeous' trends and some black models for trends that 'need to die'
It’s causing a real stir online, as you can imagine.
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Apr 2nd 2015, 4:30 PM
Elton John has started a war with Dolce & Gabbana after "synthetic" kids comment
He’s called for a boycott of the designers.
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Mar 15th 2015, 3:48 PM
Over 700 artists announce a 'cultural boycott' of Israel
They say they will not accept invitations to Israel, or funding from institutions linked to its government.
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Feb 14th 2015, 2:58 PM
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