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Drogheda United Removes Co‑Chair Joanna Byrne as Boycott Becomes Sole Chair

Owners cite a breakdown of trust, not political views.

Overview

  • US-based Trivela Group confirmed it removed Joanna Byrne under its authority as Drogheda United’s sole shareholder.
  • The board now lists Benjamin Boycott, Marc Koretzky, Barton Lee, and CEO Rian Wogan, with Boycott serving as sole chairperson.
  • The club says it will seek to appoint a local director and co‑chair in due course.
  • Trivela says the decision followed a loss of trust and confidence rather than opposition to Byrne’s beliefs.
  • Byrne, a Sinn Féin TD for Louth and the party’s sport spokesperson, had refused to resign after calling for a boycott of Ireland’s Nations League games with Israel, and was previously told to step down in writing.