Drogheda sees red at racism
Paul Doolin and local Drogheda United legends Simon Webb, Declan O' Brien and Shane Robinson were joined by scores of youngsters from the town to Show Racism the Red Card today.
Pictured are left to right Shane Robinson (Drogheda Utd), Garrett Mullan (Show Racism the Red Card), Simon Webb (Drogheda Utd) and Declan O' Brien (Drogheda Utd) with local school children.
They were in attendance at United Park for the local launch of the Drogheda United Show Racism the Red Card poster. They were joined by Lukasz Wawrzyniak, Manager of the Polish Eagles who won the Brian Kerr Interncontinental League and Kemi Toba, a Nigerian with Drogheda United FC Ladies.
Following the 15 minute Show Racism the Red Card DVD and presentation of the website the panel participated in a Questions & Answers session with local young people on racism in sport and society.
Youngsters from Youthreach Drogheda, St. Paul's Senior National School, Rathmullen
Scoil Aonghusa, St. Joseph's NS, Mell St. Ita's School, Crushrod Avenue, St Patrick's NS, Bothar Brugha didn't have to think to hard about what questions to ask the players.
While Fabio had to address a number of questions such as choosing which was the most glorious moment he has had in football and studiously avoiding questions about players pay, the focus of the questions on racism provided plenty of food for thought.
One young person aged perhaps less than ten wondered how they should address a group of bullies giving racist abuse to two of his classmates. Others followed with questions in a similar vein until finally one young girl asked what should a pupil do about racist bullying in class if they feel that the teacher is racist.
A rich mixture of nationalities was represented at the event reflecting the diversity of the town which has had a long history of foreign nationals residing either side of the Boyne. Drogheda United were keen to demonstrate the clubs intentions of opening the grounds to people of all nationalities in the town. They provided club shirts and tickets as prizes for best questions, in which the panel was the judge.
For an audio report on today's event click on this link:www.rte.ie/2fm/newsbeat
Pictured are left to right Shane Robinson (Drogheda Utd), Garrett Mullan (Show Racism the Red Card), Simon Webb (Drogheda Utd) and Declan O' Brien (Drogheda Utd) with local school children.
They were in attendance at United Park for the local launch of the Drogheda United Show Racism the Red Card poster. They were joined by Lukasz Wawrzyniak, Manager of the Polish Eagles who won the Brian Kerr Interncontinental League and Kemi Toba, a Nigerian with Drogheda United FC Ladies.
Following the 15 minute Show Racism the Red Card DVD and presentation of the website the panel participated in a Questions & Answers session with local young people on racism in sport and society.
Youngsters from Youthreach Drogheda, St. Paul's Senior National School, Rathmullen
Scoil Aonghusa, St. Joseph's NS, Mell St. Ita's School, Crushrod Avenue, St Patrick's NS, Bothar Brugha didn't have to think to hard about what questions to ask the players.
While Fabio had to address a number of questions such as choosing which was the most glorious moment he has had in football and studiously avoiding questions about players pay, the focus of the questions on racism provided plenty of food for thought.
One young person aged perhaps less than ten wondered how they should address a group of bullies giving racist abuse to two of his classmates. Others followed with questions in a similar vein until finally one young girl asked what should a pupil do about racist bullying in class if they feel that the teacher is racist.
A rich mixture of nationalities was represented at the event reflecting the diversity of the town which has had a long history of foreign nationals residing either side of the Boyne. Drogheda United were keen to demonstrate the clubs intentions of opening the grounds to people of all nationalities in the town. They provided club shirts and tickets as prizes for best questions, in which the panel was the judge.
For an audio report on today's event click on this link:www.rte.ie/2fm/newsbeat
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