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flag Sinn Féin’s Joanna Byrne says Drogheda United board ended her chair role after she called for Ireland to boycott Israel matches over Gaza conflict.

flag Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD and chair of Drogheda United, says the club’s board told her her role is no longer tenable after she called for Ireland to boycott Nations League matches against Israel amid the Gaza conflict. flag She denies any breach of neutrality, stating her stance reflects human rights concerns and a prior club-backed motion for a UEFA ban on Israel. flag Byrne, the first woman to chair a League of Ireland club, says her role is voluntary and rooted in community commitment, and she plans to continue supporting the club despite the controversy. flag The club has not confirmed the claims.

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