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Do people agree with boycotting Allianz? They insure absolutely everything for the GAA. The story below does not seem to be widely reported: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/allianz-and-aviva-drop-elbit-systems-insurance-after-palestine-protests keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4090 - 20/01/2026 11:19:06 2652035 Link
Replying To keeper7: "Do people agree with boycotting Allianz? They insure absolutely everything for the GAA. The story below does not seem to be widely reported: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/allianz-and-aviva-drop-elbit-systems-insurance-after-palestine-protests" No politics should be left out of the gaa . S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 693 - 20/01/2026 11:51:02 2652046 Link
Don't know what difference it will make, then again though if you look at what the Dunnes Stores workers achieved by their boycott of South African goods in the 80's then maybe it will achieve something I don't know. People will still buy insurance of Allianz though. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3658 - 20/01/2026 12:00:30 2652049 Link
No i think its absolutely ridiculous tbh. sourmilk93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 1264 - 20/01/2026 12:07:15 2652051 Link
Replying To sourmilk93: "No i think its absolutely ridiculous tbh." I am in favour of anything we can do to make the life of the Palestinian people better. We all recognize the injustice perpetuated on them for over 80 years. However making empty gestures towards multi nationals will have no effect whatsoever on their plight, and while it may us feel better about ourselves and our committment to justice, it will do nothing whatever for the people in Gaza and The West bank. SixtiesKid (Galway) - Posts: 378 - 20/01/2026 13:05:12 2652065 Link
Replying To S1234: "No politics should be left out of the gaa ." Agree with that in general. What Israel has done in Gaza is appalling but this smacks of grandstanding. BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3927 - 20/01/2026 13:30:40 2652080 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Agree with that in general. What Israel has done in Gaza is appalling but this smacks of grandstanding." Yes no place for it gaa agree it's awful in gaza. But we need to keep politics out of the gaa . Besides what difference do they think ut will make ? People will still get Allianz insurance and it wont stop Israel. Same way as students blocking the entry to book of kells in Trinity didn't stop it . S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 693 - 20/01/2026 14:35:56 2652099 Link
Replying To SixtiesKid: "I am in favour of anything we can do to make the life of the Palestinian people better. We all recognize the injustice perpetuated on them for over 80 years. However making empty gestures towards multi nationals will have no effect whatsoever on their plight, and while it may us feel better about ourselves and our committment to justice, it will do nothing whatever for the people in Gaza and The West bank." So we should only consider actions that will have a measurable positive effect by your reasoning. However all of these gestures of support can incrementally turn the tide, anyone that is suffering welcomes gestures of support. That is why they are welcomed by the spokespersons of the oppressed. By this silly logic maybe we should keep quiet when people are bereaved etc sure offering condolences is not going to change their situation. If the players are against the continued sponsorship deal with Allianz they are correct to demonstrate. This popular narrative being regularly put out there "no point in doing anything because it will make no difference" is music to the ears of the perpetrators of injustice. sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1047 - 20/01/2026 14:51:30 2652105 Link
Replying To S1234: "No politics should be left out of the gaa ." Politics is what goes on in Dáil Éireann. Genocide and war crimes have nothing to do with politics. sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1047 - 20/01/2026 14:54:39 2652106 Link
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "Don't know what difference it will make, then again though if you look at what the Dunnes Stores workers achieved by their boycott of South African goods in the 80's then maybe it will achieve something I don't know. People will still buy insurance of Allianz though." This narrative is wearing thin "no point in doing anything because it will make no difference". For sure if everyone stands idly by and keep their mouths shut there will be no change. sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1047 - 20/01/2026 15:25:06 2652122 Link
Replying To S1234: "Yes no place for it gaa agree it's awful in gaza. But we need to keep politics out of the gaa . Besides what difference do they think ut will make ? People will still get Allianz insurance and it wont stop Israel. Same way as students blocking the entry to book of kells in Trinity didn't stop it ." Another "say nothing, do nothing, it will make no difference" post. Surely if players feel that allianz's business involvement in Israel is wrong they are fully entitled to refuse to stand beside (and therefore promote) their banner. sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1047 - 20/01/2026 16:06:54 2652136 Link
100% agree with the boycott. Those who think politics has no place in sport will have to ignore a tsunami of historical examples to this day in order to convince themselves of that position. Life is deeply political and sport is a big part of our lives and a big vehicle for social change. As with the Dunnes Stores women cited by someone above, these small gestures do matter. Each of us has to make a choice about where we want our funds to go and proximity to a genocide that we want those companies to have! So fair play to Dublin. May others follow. LongfordgaaAbú (Longford) - Posts: 649 - 20/01/2026 16:20:09 2652140 Link
Politics has always been part of sport and indeed the gaa..Its not too long ago certain people were not allowed play gaa.In rugby we had the South African ban and of course black power at the olympics. I have no problem with the idea of the stance but ehere does it stop and are some players being forced against their will. I men if players have bouse or car insurance with allianz it makes a joke of it.Why not boycott the league as its the "Allianz league".Also both google and microsoft had ties also to iIsrael.Are the players not going to use google? Taki g a stand is all well and good but you re either in it 100% or it means nothing. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 4085 - 20/01/2026 17:07:02 2652155 Link
It's pure grandstanding as mentioned above. I guarantee you posters that have private pensions or investment funds would have links with Israeli companies. Haven't Allianz publicly come out and denounced the genocide in Gaza too. I find we are completely hypocritical about the whole thing. Our government cut back on hospital care for the poor Gaza children recently and you don't see us hopping over to the red cross to volunteer our services. The GAA ethics committee also found no cause for getting rid of them. Allianz do a lot for the GAA with reasonable quotes and sponsor events for children around the country to play in Croker every year. It's easy forgotten when a few people want to play greta thunberg though. Queue the giving out. I couldn't care less. You'd be better off fundraising for Doctors Without Borders or have a look at the occupied territories act which is a mess at the moment and needs implementation asap with amendments for services. Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 601 - 20/01/2026 17:07:28 2652156 Link
Dublin Players or any other players shouldn't have the right to tell a sponsor what they can or can't do with there owen company. If players think anyone in Israel knows or even cares about them they very much mistaken. What's going on over there is nothing to do with our gaa games. If these players or anyone else that is so concerned should forget the protests and head over there to help out!!!. See how many will do that. Very easy to talk Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 392 - 20/01/2026 17:32:15 2652167 Link
Not sure…I didn't see any complaints when AIG sponsored Dublin GAA. Who owns AIG? Well their stakeholders include Blackrock and Vanguard. You don't need to be a detective to see what they are involved in. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11879 - 20/01/2026 17:36:55 2652169 Link
'Down with his sort of thing' the writers of Father Ted had this Craggy island well figured. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3658 - 20/01/2026 17:39:19 2652170 Link
Replying To sligo joe: "So we should only consider actions that will have a measurable positive effect by your reasoning. However all of these gestures of support can incrementally turn the tide, anyone that is suffering welcomes gestures of support. That is why they are welcomed by the spokespersons of the oppressed. By this silly logic maybe we should keep quiet when people are bereaved etc sure offering condolences is not going to change their situation. If the players are against the continued sponsorship deal with Allianz they are correct to demonstrate. This popular narrative being regularly put out there "no point in doing anything because it will make no difference" is music to the ears of the perpetrators of injustice." Dunnes strikers weren't respected in Ireland for what they were doing at the time but word got to SA and it meant a lot. I got a tour of Robben island many moons ago and when I said I was from Ireland the guide spoke about the grapefruit ladies. Felt very proud I don't think this will make a difference but I know theres a GAA club in the West Bank and the kids will like hearing this. galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1705 - 20/01/2026 18:26:35 2652178 Link
The sponsor who shall not be named. No backbone by GAA HQ on this matter. Disgraceful. legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9363 - 20/01/2026 18:42:58 2652182 Link