Lecture
Yanky Fachler
Thursday 4.06.2026
Yanky Fachler
Ireland: The Country That Bequeathed Us the Boycott
Thursday 4.06.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 4 June at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
In this talk, Yanky explores the Irish obsession with boycotts, a term that originated in Ireland in 1880 when Captain Boycott was boycotted by everyone connected with the Irish property that he managed. Three famous Irish boycotts in the 20th century were all sectarian boycotts. And right now, Ireland is boycotter-in-chief against Israel.
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 2,800 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.