Category Archives: FAI
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
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
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
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
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
FARE fortnight of action 2017 #footballpeople #tackleracism
FARE fortnight of action kicks off The Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) fortnight of action begins on the 5th and runs through to the 19th October. It is part of a UEFA supported initiative which will see actions take … Continue reading
Shock as underage game abandoned amid allegations of racism
News that an under 12s game was abandoned after adult ‘supporters’ allegedly hurled racist abuse at players who happened to be from traveller backgrounds, is shocking.
Clubs take action against racism for FARE fortnight
The number of grassroots clubs involved in taking action during the Football Against Racism in Europe fortnight (FARE) has more than doubled this year. 44 grassroots sent back expressions of interest forms to Show Racism the Red Card. In addition, … Continue reading
Get your club involved – Football Against Racism in Europe
It is FARE fortnight from 6th – 20th October. FARE is Football Against Racism in Europe. From the grassroots and schools levels to national league, international and Champions League, across UEFA affiliates, action will be taken against racism.
