A  documentary on the historic first-ever visit of a Palestinian National Team to Europe called Let It Bring Hope has been released on YouTube.

Let It Bring Hope follows the Palestinian women's team, beginning when they arrived in Ireland to a heroes' welcome, met President Michael D. Higgins and played an international solidarity friendly against Bohemian FC last Wednesday.

The sold-out match marked the 76th anniversary of Nakba and highlighted the appalling human rights violations happening every day in occupied Palestine.

The historic Dalymount Park game was unique in it the 123-year history of the ground, and saw the stadium reach it's current maximum capacity of 4,290.

The event raised over €100,000 for three Palestinian humanitarian organisations, as well as covering all the costs of bringing the Palestinian team to Dublin for five days.

Let It Bring Hope captures the powerful emotions involved in the visit, which included receptions at Áras an Uachtaráin and the Mansion House, as well as the game itself.

The release of the film coincides with yesterday's announcement by the Irish government that, alongside Spain and Norway, Ireland is to formally recognise the State of Palestine.

During the film, we see Palestinian Irish performer Roisin El Cherif singing in Palestinian, while Radie Peat of Lankum and OXN sings the Irish national anthem. President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina attended the game.

Filmmaker Jamie Goldrick of PushPull Media said: “It was a real privilege to travel with the Palestinian team for the week and document this historic trip. Everything came together on the night; the weather, the football on display and, most importantly, the solidarity and love that was present in Dalymount Park.

“I hope as filmmakers that we were successful in capturing the energy that was present in the Stadium that night.

"People can be cynical and ask what a small country like Ireland can do, but to chat to the players and to see the impact of thousands shouting Free Palestine is a memory that they can take home, and let other Palestinians know that they are seen and heard. It was beautiful and overwhelming - this is where the seeds of optimism and hope are sown. This should not be overlooked.”

Bohemians Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert said: “The game in Dalymount was the most emotional sporting event that most (who were) in attendance will ever have witnessed, and it sent a strong message of solidarity to the Palestinian people from Ireland."

Praising the documentary, Mr Lambert said: "What Jamie and the team at PushPull have managed to do is capture that feeling right across the whole visit and demonstrate the huge positive force that football can be. Well done to them – and indeed to our club staff, volunteers and the many others who helped make this possible.”

Watch Let It Bring Hope below: