'A blatant disregard for fairness': GAA Palestine outraged after Irish visit postponed over visa refusal

Children from GAA clubs across the country joined forces in Croke Park to appeal to the Irish government to let the 33 children into Ireland for their GAA Palestine Irish tour next week. Picture: ©INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon

The organisers behind an upcoming trip to Ireland for 47 Palestinian children and coaches to play hurling have expressed their outrage over the likely cancellation of the visit.

GAA Palestine issued a statement on Monday evening, saying that despite numerous attempts to engage with the Department of Justice, it was now clear the trip could not go ahead.