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Show Racism the Red Card Ambassador visits

We had a  great day today with Show Racism the Red Card ambassador Conan Byrne of St Patrick’s Athletic and our education worker Sara Hakim at Griffith Barracks Educate Together. It follows a few weeks of workshops in schools, prison … Continue reading

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Online Training Course evaluation

In October 2013, Show Racism the Red Card launched its Online Training Course.  This unique and innovative learning programme has had 135 volunteers, coaches, administrators, referees complete an online course aimed at raising anti racism awareness in football.  78 participants … Continue reading

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Football Against Racism Europe (grassroots scheme)

30 clubs, leagues, youth services and schools applied to participate in activities at grassroots level.  This is up from 18 group last year. This involved activity initiated at local level and with support from the Intercultural Programme and Show Racism … Continue reading

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Carlow says no to racism

 FAI County Carlow Marks Football Against Racism Week  Holy Family Boys National School Askea held a Show Racism the Red Card interactive classroom and pitch workshop to mark Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) Week.

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Football Against Racism fortnight Ireland – Show Racism the Red Card reaches 7,000 young people

Show Racism the Red Card is working with the FAI to deliver the Football Against Racism in Europe fortnight of action 9th -23rd October.

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Reports of racism vital to tackling racism in sport

Show Racism the Red Card statement – Cork club fined after racism protest In today’s press, there is a report that a club was fined in response to an alleged racist incident during a game in Cork. Without commenting on … Continue reading

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Football Against Racism in Europe 2013

Football Against Racism in Europe is being marked at four levels in Ireland with the aim of a big impact through engaging with clubs, officials, supporters and players to support the anti racism message.  The fortnight of action is part … Continue reading

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FARE fortnight support

Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) fortnight is coming up 15-29th October 2013.  This is when football takes action against racism not just in Ireland but throughout all UEFA affiliated countries.  In Ireland, activities will happen at Ireland V Kazakhstan … Continue reading

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Young, gifted and multi-ethnic–melting pot offers vital ingredients to Irish teams

Ey Emmet Malone (Irish  Times http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/1219/1224327997546.html )The Republic of Ireland Under-15s scored a remarkable 3-0 win over Juventus in Qatar yesterday with Zachary Elbouzedi scoring twice and Jean Yves Poame once for Niall Harrison’s side, who will take on local … Continue reading

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Gardai and FAI team up to Show Racism the Red Card in Dublin 5

Jimmy Mowlds (FAI Development OfficerReport on Raheny / Clontarf Garda Fai, DCC BlitzThe whole project engaged nearly 500 boys and girls from Clontarf, Harmonstown Killester and Raheny.The Project  focused on  Anti-Bullying and Personal Safety and Show Racism The Red Card … Continue reading

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