Joanna Byrne and co-chairperson Ben Boycott with the FAI Cup following the Boynesiders' triumph over Derry City at Aviva Stadium in November 2024. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileJoanna Byrne says she will not be resigning as a Drogheda United director and co-chair even though a statement from the club’s American owners Trivela confirmed they have asked the Sinn Féin TD to stand down from her position. The development comes exactly one month after Byrne - who is her political party's spokesperson on sport - claimed she was asked to step away from her position due to her comments calling on Ireland to boycott their Nations League games against Israel later this year.

Source: Irish Independent March 18, 2026 21:02 UTC