When the Republic of Ireland is drawn against Israel in sport or competition, the question of boycott resurfaces. But cultural boycotts are not new and Ireland has been here before.
With the Republic of Ireland football team now set to play Isreal in the UEFA Nations League, these questions emerge once more.
From the 1984–87 Dunnes Stores strike against apartheid South Africa, to the Sun City boycott movement, to modern debates involving musicians, Eurovision, and international football, the question remains: does participation legitimise power? Or can culture stand apart from politics?
In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White explores the history of cultural boycotts, the Irish tradition of political solidarity, and the moral tension between engagement and refusal.
The Last Mixed Tape is hosted by Stephen White, and is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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