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Players and staff from Bohemians Women pose by the mural. PA
A member of the Palestinian women's national team celebrates their 2-1 win against Irish team Bohemians Women in Dublin. Photo: Hannah McCarthy
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Players from Palestinian women's national team and Dublin's Bohemians Women celebrate with unity after their match. Photo: Hannah McCarthy
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The Palestinian women's national team before their friendly against Bohemians Women at Dalymount Park in Dublin on Wednesday. PA
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The Palestinian women's team stand for a minute's silence to commemorate Nakba Day, before the match in Dublin. PA
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Players on the Palestine team celebrate a goal during the friendly match against the Bohemians Women. PA
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A flag in the stands during the match at Dalymount Park. PA
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Fans hold up signs calling for sanctions against Israel at half-time in Dublin. PA
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Irish soccer team Bohemians Women play against the Palestine women's national team. PA
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A mural incorporating the flags of Palestine and Ireland forms a backdrop to the friendly. PA
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A Bohemians player tackles a determined Palestinian national team member at Dalymount Park. PA
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The Bohemians and Palestinian team battle it out in the fading sunshine. PA
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Irish President Michael D Higgins, below right, at the friendly in Dublin. PA
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Irish fans wave Palestinian flags before the game. PA
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Artist Emmalene Blake puts the finishing touches to a mural of Hind Rajab, six, who was killed in Gaza, outside Dalymount Park in Dublin. PA
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The Palestine women's national team warm up for the big match. PA
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Players from Bohemians Women pose by the mural incorporating the Palestinian and Irish flags. PA
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Players and staff from Bohemians Women pose by the mural. PA
A member of the Palestinian women's national team celebrates their 2-1 win against Irish team Bohemians Women in Dublin. Photo: Hannah McCarthy
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Players from Palestinian women's national team and Dublin's Bohemians Women celebrate with unity after their match. Photo: Hannah McCarthy
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The Palestinian women's national team before their friendly against Bohemians Women at Dalymount Park in Dublin on Wednesday. PA
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The Palestinian women's team stand for a minute's silence to commemorate Nakba Day, before the match in Dublin. PA
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Players on the Palestine team celebrate a goal during the friendly match against the Bohemians Women. PA
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A flag in the stands during the match at Dalymount Park. PA
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Fans hold up signs calling for sanctions against Israel at half-time in Dublin. PA
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Irish soccer team Bohemians Women play against the Palestine women's national team. PA
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A mural incorporating the flags of Palestine and Ireland forms a backdrop to the friendly. PA
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A Bohemians player tackles a determined Palestinian national team member at Dalymount Park. PA
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The Bohemians and Palestinian team battle it out in the fading sunshine. PA
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Irish President Michael D Higgins, below right, at the friendly in Dublin. PA
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Irish fans wave Palestinian flags before the game. PA
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Artist Emmalene Blake puts the finishing touches to a mural of Hind Rajab, six, who was killed in Gaza, outside Dalymount Park in Dublin. PA
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The Palestine women's national team warm up for the big match. PA
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Players from Bohemians Women pose by the mural incorporating the Palestinian and Irish flags. PA
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Players and staff from Bohemians Women pose by the mural. PA
'We want to see Palestinians play football – not die in war'
Nakba survivors travel to Ireland to support their granddaughter playing for Palestine’s national football team
Hannah McCarthy
Dublin
15 May, 2024
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