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Irish Times
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
Irish pro-Palestine activist set to be deported from Israel
An Irish woman is due to leave Israel on Wednesday after failing to lift an Israeli deportation order against her and spending ten days in detention, according to the pro-Palestinian activist group she was volunteering with in the occupied West Bank and her family. According to the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), Máire ní Mhurchú, also known as 'D' Murphy (70), is to return to her home in Swansea, Wales. Ms Murphy has been detained in Givon Prison in the Israeli city of Ramla since 1st June, when she challenged a deportation order made against her following her arrest in the West Bank on 31st May. [ Israeli strikes kill at least 35 people in Gaza, many near an aid site, medics say Opens in new window ] 'As a family we are all very relieved to have my mother home,' said Dale Ryan, Ms Murphy's son, in a statement. 'The past 10 days has been intense and we have had to trust that the Israeli authorities would treat my mother fairly and ensure her basic needs were met. From their treatment of the Palestinians over the past several decades, this was not something we had the most confidence in.' ISM said a hearing had been scheduled for July for Ms Murphy to challenge the deportation order against her. This followed an appearance Mr Murphy made before Israel's Detention Review Tribunal on June 4th where the Irish woman says she was not given legal representation or an opportunity to obtain legal advice and, on the basis, refused to participate in the proceedings. READ MORE ISM says Ms Murphy's lawyer, Noa Dagoni, has since managed to visit her once but did not receive a response from Israel's prison service regarding a request for the Irish pensioner's release. The Israeli ambassador responsible for Ireland, Dana Erlich, did not respond to a request for comment. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin said it is providing consular assistance and, as per protocol, does not comment on the details of individual cases. Ms Murphy was detained by Israeli police on May 31st near Khalet al-Daba'a, a Palestinian village that has been largely demolished by Israeli forces, along with Swedish activist Susanne Björk (48). Ms Björk left Israel on June 2nd after a deportation order was also made against her. Both women deny that the grounds on which the orders were made against them and, in particular, deny failing to comply with an order to leave a military zone by Israeli soldiers. 'Israeli bulldozers have returned to Khalet Al-Daba'a, the West Bank village in the demolition-plagued region of Masafer Yatta where Murphy was arrested,' said ISM on Wednesday. 'It is a harrowing development that as she is deported, the Israeli forces are finishing to demolish what was left of the village of Khalet Al-Daba'a, where she and Björk were arrested. ' Ms Murphy, who is originally from Douglas, Cork but lives in Wales, is a founding member of Swansea Palestine Community Link and was previously detained in 2011, when she travelled to Israel with the group. 'I know after a day's rest my mother will be back gathering support for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for the fair treatment of all Palestinians, after me and all her family give her a massive hug,' said Mr Ryan.
Irish Examiner
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Quillinan's side showed character in second half after stern half-time talk
All-Ireland MFC quarter-final: Kerry 0-14 (0-1-12) Cavan 1-9 (1-1-7) When substitute Liam O'Brien fired over the insurance point, in the fifth minute of stoppage time, at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise on Saturday Kerry manager Wayne Quillinan could finally relax. His Kerry minor football side had subdued the dogged resistance of Cavan. This All-Ireland quarter-final, in windy conditions, never hit any great heights, but there was an unrelenting stubbornness about the Breffni men all afternoon. Without playing to near their potential, the Kingdom youngsters, just about, got the job done. 'I suppose it's only one emotion really. It's just relief to get over the line with this of bunch of players who showed a bit of character there, particularly when they got the goal. We got the next three points in a row, but then we just let it slip, uncharacteristic errors, and we know that,' said Quillinan. 'We'll be told it now in the next couple of weeks by people, but we know it. We're the most important people that would know it. We just didn't play the way that we we'd like to have played.' With wind advantage in the opening half, Kerry hit nine wides as their decision-making and shot execution let them down. Only ahead by the bare minimum at the break (0-6 to 0-5), they simply had to respond on the changeover. 'From an energy point of view, and a work-rate point of view, the first half wasn't good enough. The boys were told in no uncertain terms that it wasn't good enough when you're wearing the Kerry jersey. So they brought a different energy after that. 'If there's a moment of toughness on the pitch, go back to what you know. Don't come outside the box. I thought for the first 10, 15 minutes, even 20 minutes of the second half, I thought we did that. We were structured. We were composed, and we just worked.' That opening 20 minutes of the second half was the Munster champions at their best. Despite conceding a goal, expertly finished by Cavan corner-back Matthew Duffy, they hit seven points, and almost raised three green flags themselves, all efforts foiled by Breffni 'keeper Cian McConnell. Leading by five points (0-13 to 1-5), Kerry then faded dramatically, as the Ulster side hit four unanswered scores to leave the winners battling to hang on in an exciting finale. O'Brien's late, late point was absolutely crucial. 'The big thing for us is you talk about character, it's the learning that we're going to take out of this. I told the lads inside, listen, enjoy the moment. They're young fellas. They have made an All-Ireland semi-final. It doesn't happen every day,' stressed the Kerry boss. Scorers for Kerry: B Kelliher (0-5, 0-2fs), K Griffin (0-3, 1tpf), G White (0-2, 0-1f), D Murphy, T O'Connell, P Ó Mainnín, L O'Brien (0-1 each). Scorers for Cavan: J Graham (0-5, 0-2fs, 1tpf), M Duffy (1-0), F Graham, G McCabe, C McConnell, N Quigley (0-1 each). KERRY: R Kennedy; R Sheridan, E Joy, T Ó Slatara; D Murphy, D Sargent, M Clifford; M Ó Sé, J Curtin; M O'Carroll, G White, A Tuohy; N Lacey, K Griffin, B Kelliher. Subs: T O'Connell for Lacey (41), P Ó Mainnín for Griffin (48), L O'Brien for Kelliher (56), J Kissane for Tuohy (58), C McGibney for Clifford (60+3). CAVAN: C McConnell; D Brady, C Bough, M Duffy; M Smith, H McMullen, J Donohoe; S Maguire, F Graham; CJ Fitzpatrick, J Brady, C Smith; F McIntyre, N Quigley, J Graham. Subs: D Lynch for Fitzpatrick (36), S Smith for C Smith (47), G McCabe for M Smith (48), K Heery for McMullan (54). Referee: N Quinn (Clare).
Irish Times
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
Hearing scheduled in July for Irish pro-Palestinian activist detained in West Bank
A hearing in Israel for an Irish woman who is the subject of an Israeli deportation order has been scheduled for next month, according to the pro-Palestinian activist group she was volunteering with in the West Bank. According to the International Solidarity Movement (ISM), Máire ní Mhurchú, also known as 'D' Murphy (70), was brought to a hearing on Wednesday. She is currently detained in Givon Prison in the Israeli city of Ramla after challenging the deportation order made against her following her arrest in the West Bank last weekend. The group said she was not given legal representation or an opportunity to obtain legal advice and refused to participate in the proceedings. Her hearing has been scheduled for July. READ MORE According to an ISM statement, Ms Murphy 'informed her family, via a phone call she was allowed to make, that she was deliberately given the wrong number for her lawyer. 'The last time Murphy was able to speak to the lawyer was on Monday, and as of today we still do not know the outcome of the hearing. These tactics of denying legal advice are not new to activists standing in solidarity with Palestinians as Israeli authorities continue to act with impunity.' The Israeli police and the Israeli ambassador responsible for Ireland, Dana Erlich, did not respond to a request for comment. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin said c it is providing consular assistance and, as per protocol, does not comment on the details of individual cases. Ms Murphy was detained by Israeli police on May 31st near Khalet al-Daba'a, a Palestinian village that has been largely demolished by Israeli forces, along with Swedish activist Susanne Björk (48). Ms Björk left Israel on Monday after a deportation order was also made against her. Both women deny that the grounds on which the orders were made against them and, in particular, deny failing to comply with an order to leave a military zone by Israeli soldiers. A video provided to The Irish Times shows the women at Khalet al-Daba'a speaking with three Israeli soldiers who handed them back their passports and told them 'to have a good walk and a good day.' Ms Murphy, who is from Cork but lives in Wales, is a founding member of Swansea Palestine Community Link and was previously detained in 2011, when she travelled to Israel with the group.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Irish pro-Palestinian activist arrested in West Bank, fights deportation order
The 70-year-old pro-Palestinian activist was allegedly arrested alongside 48-year-old Swedish activist Susanne Björk. Elderly Irish woman Máire ní Mhurchú, who is known as D Murphy, was reportedly arrested by the IDF in theWest Bank Palestinian village of Khalet al-Daba'a on Sunday night, Irish media reported on Monday. The 70-year-oldpro-Palestinian activist was allegedly arrested alongside 48-year-old Swedish activist Susanne Björk. The pair had been volunteering for the International Solidarity Movement when they refused IDF orders to leave the area. Irish media claimed they had initially been stopped by the Israeli military. Israel Police reportedly detained both women for being in a closed military zone. While Björk is set to return to Sweden, Irish media reported D Murphy is fighting against the deportation order and remains in detention at Ben-Gurion Airport. D Murphy was also reportedly detained in 2011 by Israeli authorities. Murphy's son, Dale Ryan, told the Irish Times: 'As far as I can see, her only crime was observing crimes against Palestinian people. D has always had a strong sense of justice, and I know she could not sit at home while she knew her friends in Masafer Yatta and all of Palestine were suffering unnecessarily. 'I am very proud of my mother for sticking up for the basic human rights of her friends and trying to raise awareness of the injustices the Palestinian people are experiencing.'
The Journal
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Irish activist arrested in West Bank faces deportation by Israeli authorities
AN IRISH PRO-PALESTINIAN activist is facing deportation from Israel this week after she was arrested by police in the occupied West Bank on Saturday. D Murphy, a 70-year-old woman originally from Cork, was detained by Israeli forces in the village of Khallet al-Dabaa in the Masafer Yatta region of southern Gaza. A court has since ordered her expulsion from the area. Murphy was arrested shortly after Israeli forces declared the village a 'closed military zone.' According to Palestinian sources, residents and international solidarity activists were forcibly removed from the area. Palestinians were forced to leave their structures by Israeli forces in the village of Khallet al-Dabaa. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo The International Solidarity Movement (ISM), a Palestinian-led organisation that supports nonviolent resistance in the West Bank and Gaza, said Murphy had been complying with Israeli orders to leave when she was harassed by Israeli settlers. Israeli police were called to the scene and arrested both Murphy and Swedish activist Susanne Björk, accusing them of entering a restricted military area. Both women appeared separately in court for deportation hearings on Sunday and have remained in custody since. Björk is due to be deported today, while Murphy has said she plans to challenge the court's deportation order later this week. She remains in jail. Speaking in a statement released after her arrest, Murphy said: 'When most governments around the world are ignoring the genocide in Gaza and the ethnic cleansing of the West Bank, ordinary people like me are answering the Palestinians' call to bear witness to these events carried out by the Zionist Israeli entity. It's not about politics – it's about justice and freedom for all people.' Her son, Dale Ryan, said his mother's only offence was 'observing crimes against Palestinian people.' 'D has always had a strong sense of justice, and I know she couldn't sit at home while her friends in Masafer Yatta and across Palestine were suffering,' he said. 'A piece of her heart is in Palestine. She needs to be there, doing what she can.' Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance. Advertisement 'It's a disaster' Mariam, a spokesperson for ISM, told The Journal that Israeli authorities appear to be targeting those who stand in solidarity with Palestinian communities. She stated that D Murphy 'was doing nothing' other than showing support and speaking to locals, who she said have been impacted by Israeli forces in recent weeks. 'Those who support Palestinians – like D – are being targeted along with the locals,' she said. 'It's a way to isolate Palestinian communities.' Her comments come just days after the Israeli government approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank – a move widely condemned by both international bodies and Israeli and Palestinian human rights groups. Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law, specifically violating Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention. Mariam said that in May, Israeli forces demolished around 90% of the homes and infrastructure in Khallet al-Dabaa, including water tanks, toilets, animal shelters, solar panels, and power and water supplies. An Israeli excavator demolishes a Palestinian home in Khallet al-Dabaa. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo 'Three weeks after this devastating erasure, settlers entered the village, forced families out of their caves, brought livestock, and set up an outpost at the edge of the community,' she said. A number of Palestinians live in caves near the region surrounding Khallet al-Dabaa due to the destruction of their homes by the Israeli military, or lack of permits to build. According to ISM, settlers have continued to return daily to harass residents, in what Mariam describes as an effort to forcibly remove those still living on their land. 'It's a disaster,' she said. Need more information on what is happening in Israel and Palestine? Check out our FactCheck Knowledge Bank for essential reads and guides to navigating the news online. Visit Knowledge Bank Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
