Calls to remove Israeli team from World Ultimate Club Frisbee Championships in Limerick

Based in central Israel, New Age is part of the Israeli Flying Disc Association, an organisation which has expressed support for Israel's war on Gaza, as well as organised tournaments for soldiers in the IDF

(Left to right) Irish players Cian Hypolite, Darragh O'Sullivan, Vittoria Rainusso, and Aoife McAllister at the launch of Limerick being announced as the host city for the WFDF 2026 World Ultimate Club Championships. File picture: Brian Arthur

Calls have been made for an Israeli club to be barred from competing in the World Ultimate Club Frisbee Championships, which take place in Limerick next week.

Independent councillor Ursula Gavan told the Irish Examiner she is ready to stage a protest if the New Age team participate in the tournament.