There were emotional scenes at the Bohemians Vs Palestine historic friendly in Dalymount Park last night, as the two sides came together through football, but what they were highlighting had much more to do than kicking a ball.
The game, which ultimately finished 2-1 to the visitors, provided an opportunity for the people of Ireland to demonstrate their solidarity with Palestine, on a day of utmost importance to them, the 76th anniversary of Nakba.
In a statement on their website, League of Ireland side Bohemians touched on how they believed it would serve as an opportunity to call attention to “the human rights violations in occupied Palestine”, and given the atmosphere at the ground filled with 4,290 people, there’s no doubt that it did.
Onlookers included the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, politicians and various media and sporting personalities alike, on what was a day that will live long in the memory for all.
Here it is, a recap of the night, in pictures.
In Pictures: Bohemians VS Palestine historic friendly in Dalymount Park
15 May 2024; President of Ireland Michael D Higgins accompanied by wife Sabina during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Roisin El Cherif performs Fida'i, the Palestine National Anthem, before the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Supporters during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Dina Abdeen of Palestine places a scarf on Katie Malone of Bohemians before the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Captains Rachael Kelly of Bohemians and Mira Natour of Palestine exchange pennants before the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; The Palestine tream before the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Fiona Donnelly of Bohemians in action against Nadine Mohammed of Palestine during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Supporters during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Bohemians players, from left, Jordan Flores, Keith Buckley, Paddy Kirk and James McManus during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Mary Lou McDonald TD during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; FAI director of football Marc Canham, left, and Thomas Hynes, community director, Bohemian Football Club, during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Richard Boyd Barrett TD during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Daniel Lambert, chief operating officer, Bohemian Football Club, during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Katie Malone and her Bohemians team-mates celebrate their first goal during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Palestine players, including Nour Youseff, 18, celebrate their first goal during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Nour Youseff, left, of Palestine celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Sara Kord of Palestine after the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Nadine Mohammad of Palestine after the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Palestine goalkeeper Charlotte Phillips with her grandparents George and Odette Dabit after the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Sara Kord of Palestine with a supporter after the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Palestine players Sara Alshakhshir, left, and Sireen Ghattas with Bohemians players Katie Malone, second from left, and Ciara Smith after the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Sara Kord of Palestine celebrates after her side's victory in the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; A supporter hangs a flag on the terrace before the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Dina Abdeen, left, and Nour Youseff of Palestine after the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Bohemians and Palestine players and staff after the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
15 May 2024; Palestine and Bohemians players after the international solidarity match between Bohemians and Palestine at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
