RTÉ to Cut TV Coverage for Ireland-Israel Matches | Belfast News

RTÉ is poised to drastically scale back its TV coverage of Ireland’s Nations League clashes with Israel, ditching studio analysis and commentators in favor of a bare-bones UEFA feed amid mounting public outcry over Gaza. Scheduled for September 27 and October 4 — with games in Hungary and Serbia, both without fans — the matches have sparked the “Stop the Game” campaign, raising fears of protests and security risks. FAI bosses are now consulting government officials, acknowledging they can’t unilaterally decide on Dublin’s home fixture, as broader state involvement is now deemed essential. A final call from RTÉ is expected soon, but the broadcast plan looks set to be minimal — reflecting deep political, social, and security tensions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8eebe548ee250c53