Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne removed as Drogheda United director by US owners Trivela Group, who cite governance reasons; Byrne calls it political, citing her call for Ireland to boycott Israel matches.

Joanna Byrne, a Sinn Féin TD and former co-chair of Drogheda United, has been removed as a club director by US-based owners Trivela Group, who cited internal governance decisions without detailing specific reasons. Byrne, who called the move politically motivated due to her public call for Ireland’s national team to boycott UEFA Nations League matches against Israel, stated she remains committed to the club and will return as a supporter. Trivela praised her past contributions and said they plan to appoint a local director and co-chair. The club’s board now includes Benjamin Boycott, Marc Koretzky, Barton Lee, and CEO Rian Wogan, with Boycott as sole Chairperson.