Author Archives: Immigrant Council of Ireland
Baldoyle United Club Welcomes Refugees
Throughout June, July and August, Dublin football club Baldoyle United has hosted weekly training sessions for refugee and asylum seekers living in Hatch Hall, Hatch St accommodation centre. The initiative is supported by Show Racism the Red Card and manager … Continue reading
Ballaghaderreen FC Welcomes Refugees
Ballaghaderreen FC are currently running opening training evenings for Under 14 &16 boys once a week. This is in it’s 9th week and hopefully will continue depending on funding which covers the running cost of the club. Currently all our … Continue reading
Anti Racism Creative Competition Awards 2018
Today, over 350 young people from 30 schools and youth services gathered at Tallaght Stadium for the 9th Annual Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition awards. A showcase of art, poetry and multimedia creativity was on display. Check out … Continue reading
Anti-racism charity releases infographic ahead of UN Anti-Racism Day
Anti-racism charity releases infographic ahead of UN Anti-Racism Day – Calls on Government to increase investment in integration – On the eve of the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Irish anti-racism charity, Show Racism … Continue reading
Education against racism evaluation surveys
To assess our work, so we can improve our offer, we are launching three surveys to stakeholders for feedback. They surveys are short and will take no longer than 5 minutes. For our Education Pack survey, please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2YLH8PH For … Continue reading
Awards to clubs who welcome refugees
Club Welcome plaque presentation award The presentation of Club Welcome plaques to conclude our Club Welcome Refugees programme will take place next Tuesday with Minister of State David Stanton TD presenting a plaque of appreciation to five sports clubs. Pictured: … Continue reading
Wear Red Day report 2017
24th November marked the second annual Wear Red Day against racism hosted by Show Racism the Red Card. The programme called for participants to register activities for the day where those involved were invited to wear red, collect donations and … Continue reading
FARE fortnight report 2017
5th – 19th October 2017 was FARE fortnight. FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) is a UEFA supported initiative in which actions take place inviting participation in all affiliates to take action and support the anti-racism message and to spread … Continue reading
Joint Statement with PFA Ireland in response to racist abuse tweets to Cyrus Christie
Ireland’s James McClean is to be commended for speaking out about racist comments aimed at team mate Cyrus Christie in the aftermath of Ireland’s play- off with Denmark. The statement from Show Racism the Red Card (SRTRC) and Professional Footballers … Continue reading
Galway GAA Club Welcomes Refugees
Gael na Gaillimh ‘Team Together’ July 14th 2018 Report Gael na Gaillimh GAA club in Galway City held a ‘Team Together’ event on July 14th 2018. This event was supported by Show Racism the Red Card and involved an open … Continue reading →