
Philip Greene
Philip Greene was a sports commentator for Radio Éireann who notably chose to boycott the coverage of a controversial 1955 football match between Ireland and Yugoslavia, leading to significant media discussions about the role of journalism in politically charged events.
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Philip Greene chose not to cover the match, leading to a memorable headline about his boycott.
Why I won’t be joining media boycott of Ireland’s games against Israel – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-09-18





