Lecture
Yanky Fachler
Tuesday 17.11.2026
Yanky Fachler
How Does One Explain Ireland’s Obsession with Israel?
Tuesday 17.11.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 17 November at 7:00pm (UK).
Summary
There have always been tensions between Ireland and the Jewish state going back to the time when Ireland slavishly followed the Vatican’s line. But recent years have seen a marked deterioration, with Ireland vying for the role as the most anti-Zionist country in Europe. Israel closed its Dublin embassy, Irish hotels refuse to host EU antisemitism conferences, Irish soccer players disrespect the Israeli soccer team—and the Irish government does nothing. Yanky asks how things got to such a state.
Yanky Fachler
Broadcaster, writer, ghostwriter and blogger Yanky Fachler was born in the UK, lived for many years in Israel, and currently lives in Ireland. Since 7 October 2023, he has posted over 4,000 pieces as part of “Yanky’s Morale Boosting Doodles” (email yankyfachler@gmail.com to subscribe.) During COVID, Yanky delivered 250 Zoom talks, and he is now a regular speaker on Lockdown University. His books include Igniting the Chutzpah spark embedded in your DNA; Fire in the Belly; 6 Officers, 2 Lions and 750 Mules; God’s Little Errand Boys; and Jewish Letchworth: A Microcosm of the Jewish Communal Experience.