Taoiseach: Ireland should not be 'self-defeating' in approach to  Israel match

Bohemians supporters hold up a #StopTheGame banner, demanding the cancellation of the Republic of Ireland match on October 4th, at the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Bohemians. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Bohemians supporters hold up a #StopTheGame banner, demanding the cancellation of the Republic of Ireland match on October 4th, at the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Galway United and Bohemians. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said Ireland does not want to be “self-defeating” in its approach to football matches against Israel in the autumn.

The Republic of Ireland men’s football team is scheduled to face Israel in two Uefa Nations League fixtures in September and October.

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