A group gathered in Belfast on Saturday to call for the cancellation of upcoming UEFA Nations League B fixtures between Ireland and Israel.

The demonstration started at Writers Square before proceeding to Erskine House, joining wider regional demonstrations across the island supporting the Stop the Game initiative.

Irish singer and independent Senator Frances Black addressed the crowds during the event, which was organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign.

The governing body asked its members to endorse the organisation carrying out its responsibility to fulfil its obligations in relation to UEFA fixtures.

A motion passed by 75 votes to 32, with three abstentions, at an extraordinary general meeting to support the campaign's position.

Ireland are set to face Israel in September and October as part of their UEFA Nations League B campaign.

The away leg is scheduled for Debrecen, Hungary, and the home tie is to be played behind closed doors in Bačka Topola, Serbia.

There have been growing calls to axe the games which will be held at neutral venues in Serbia and Hungary.