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Many Irish share a deep sense of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, rooted in the parallels they see in their own experiences with British colonial rule.

DUBLIN — The Guinness is flowing at Peadar Browns, a bustling pub in the historic heart of Dublin, as fans celebrate a big win for their beloved soccer team. But a closer look reveals there’s more than a love of the beautiful game and Ireland’s iconic pint that brings this crowd together.

At one table, a couple of fans wear jerseys emblazoned not with Celtic F.C.’s logo, but that of “GAA Palestine,” the Gaelic Athletic Association’s branch in the occupied West Bank, which organizes games for Palestinian children. At another table, a man surrounded by his family holds up a “Bank of Palestine” shirt. The words “Saoirse don Phalaistín,” or “Freedom for Palestine,” adorn the wall outside the pub, along with a re-creation of Handala, a cartoon image of a boy that has long been a symbol of the Palestinian struggle.

“The Irish people and the people of this pub have always stood firm with the people of Palestine,” said Aidan Brown, the owner of Peadar Browns, named in honor of his late father.

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