Irish international rugby players usually only get into politics to become unionist councillors (Trevor Ringland or Tyrone Howe), lead the Irish Labour party (Dick Spring), or to tangentially influence the whole political process through their ownership of the media (Tony O'Reilly).
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However, Gordon D'arcy has joined long-time pro-Palestinian activist Trevor Hogan in unambiguously tweeting his support for a blockade of Israel.
@theexchequer really proud of the exchequer boycotting Israeli goods #Gaza
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) August 1, 2014
