Author Archives: Immigrant Council of Ireland

Immigrant Council to re-launch Ireland’s Show Racism the Red Card project

Show Racism the Red Card (SRTRC), an anti-racism project that has operated in Ireland since 2007, is being re-launched under the management of the Immigrant Council of Ireland. The move sees SRTRC winding up as an independent charity, with responsibility … Continue reading

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Launch of New Education Pack

Wednesday, 15th May 2019   Show Racism the Red Card highlights need for young people to be educated about racism   The need to educate young people about racism is greater than ever before because of the growth of far-right … Continue reading

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Wear Red Day report

This year saw 8169 people from 45 groups participate in Wear Red Day. This is the highest number in the three years of Wear Red Day. We were delighted that a number of workplaces joined the activities on the day. … Continue reading

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Wear Red Day Friday 23rd November

42 schools, councils, sports clubs and trade unions are gearing up to get at least 6,000 participating in our 3rd annual Wear Red Day. On Wear Red Day, we invite you to Wear Red to make a stand against Racism.  … Continue reading

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FARE fortnight full report

The reports and pictures are in and here we report on FARE fortnight actions 2018.  The action fortnight took place from 11-25th October and this year saw a record number of participants. 67 clubs took Show Racism the Red Card … Continue reading

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Football Associations must respond with investigations of anti Irish racism

The FA have announced that they have investigated and warned James McClean for use of language arising from a post he put up on Instagram in which he referred to supporters who were abusing him. This statement is a joint … Continue reading

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Help us Tackle Racism

Text Donate to 50300 using keyword ‘SRTRC’ Text costs €2. Show Racism the Red Card will receive a minimum of €1.80. Donate online at www.theredcard.ie/donate We need your help to educate young people against racism.  You can do that by participating in … Continue reading

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Clubs and Schools take a stand against racism – FARE fortnight action and pictures

Tomorrow is the last day of the FARE fortnight and what a time it has been with a record number of clubs and schools getting involved alongside national league clubs in the SSE Airtricity League.  We have seen 4511 players … Continue reading

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Call for Football Clubs to tackle Racism #footballpeople #fare

The letter below is being sent to clubs around the country.  Help us spread the word.  We have great resources available for clubs who want to tackle racism.  For more information go to www.theredcard.ie/fare RE: Call for participation in Football … Continue reading

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Roscommon Community Games Welcome Refugees

Roscommon Community Games from Ballaghaderreen have been actively including children of refugees from the EROC centre which accommodates refugees from Syria, as part of Show Racism the Red Card Club Welcome Refugees programme.  They attended the National Finals for Community … Continue reading

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