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Kenny plans to participate in St Patrick’s Day parade that NY mayor will boycott

Enda Kenny will not be following Bill de Blasio in boycotting the event over its ban on pro-gay rights expressions, but the Tánaiste insisted the LGBT community has encouraged Irish government...

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Landmark Dublin bar boycotts Coca-Cola over Sochi Olympics sponsorship

The George will stop selling the soft drink for the duration of the Games.

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Burton will decline invite to New York parade over LGBT ban

LGBT groups have called on Irish officials and An Garda Síochána to follow the New York mayor’s lead and boycott the parade.

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Hollywood stars boycott Beverly Hills Hotel over Brunei ownership

The Sultan of Brunei introduced sharia laws that mean stoning for people found guilty of adultery and homosexuality.

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Galway town leads the way on Israeli boycott

The action by Kinvara follows calls by Trócaire for a ban on goods from settlements in the West Bank.

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Up to 7,000 march as Dublin comes out in force to support Gaza

About 20,000 people also marched in London today.

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Over 170 Irish academics sign petition for academic boycott of Israel

Academics for Palestine set up the petition earlier this year.

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Opinion: To boycott or not to boycott?

Acting ethically isn’t a straightforward process but one thing is certain – we have a duty to think very carefully about our choices.

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One of these Sinn Féin TDs is thinking about not paying their water charges

The party opposes water charges but is not actively encouraging householders to boycott their bills.

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Debate Room: Should there be a boycott of Israeli academic institutions?

Two commentators tackle the issue…

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What will anti-water charges TDs do if boycotters are brought to court?

Irish Water says it does not envisage bringing people to court, but what would the likes of Paul Murphy do if the company did?

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Have you registered with Irish Water? Almost half of those liable haven’t

Charging for water began on January 1 -the first bills are due to be issued from April.

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Over 700 artists announce a ‘cultural boycott’ of Israel

They say they will not accept invitations to Israel, or funding from institutions linked to its government.

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Elton John has started a war with Dolce & Gabbana after “synthetic” kids comment

He’s called for a boycott of the designers.

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Cosmo used white models for ‘gorgeous’ trends and some black models for...

It’s causing a real stir online, as you can imagine.

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The Liverpool end will be unusually empty for tonight’s game at the KC Stadium

Reds supporters are boycotting the game after being charged £50 for a ticket.

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What would happen if teams decided to boycott the World Cup?

England would back a European boycott of the 2018 World Cup in protest at the re-election of Sepp Blatter as Fifa president, says Greg Dyke.

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Greece latest: Banks to reopen on Monday, but with a €60 withdrawal limit

The EU has expressed its satisfaction with Greece as its parliament passes a sweeping austerity bill in advance of the country’s third bailout.

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‘That game is not going to go ahead in Kilkenny, it’s an insult to Laois’

Former Laois selector Declan O’Loughlin is calling for a boycott of Nowlan Park if the O’Moore County beat Wicklow and set up a shot at the Dubs next summer.

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Black stars are boycotting the Oscars

“Forty white actors in two years and no flava at all,” said Spike Lee.

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