PRESS NOTICE

22^nd & 23^rd October 2011

Grange Woodbine Football Club to Participate in Football Against Racism Week

Grange Woodbine Football Club will play all their games this weekend under the banners ‘United Against Racism' and ‘Respect Diversity' to mark FARE(Football Against Racism in Europe) week at10.30 am) Saturday 22^nd October & from 10 am until 1.45 pm on Sunday 23^rd October at Woodbine Road, Raheny,D5

The matches are being hosted to mark Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) Week, which aims to eliminate racist and discriminatory behaviour from soccer in Europe, as well as promoting diversity through sport. The initiative runs from 12^th -25^th October. In Ireland, FARE Week is supported by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) and it's Community Partners (Show Racism the Red Card Ireland and Sport against Racism Ireland) as well as the Department of Justice and Equality. At a European level, the week is supported by UEFA.

During the FARE event, players will wear ‘Show Racism the Red Card' wristbands, as well as bibs displaying the slogan ‘United Against Racism'

All members of the public are welcome to come along to support the Spirit of fair play and diversity during these NDSL league matches.

Speaking in advance of the Grange Woodbine Football Club FARE event, Joe O'Dwyer, Club Chairperson said: "We need to get the message out that discrimination of any sort - whether based on religious background, nationality or skin colour - is simply not acceptable, on or off the pitch.  Fans and footballers alike have a duty to promote this message.  It's vital that we set strong examples and leadership for our children, and FARE Week is a great platform from which we can all unite against racism and celebrate diversity."

Grange Woodbine FC is among over 100 groups around Ireland that are marking FARE Week 2011

CONTACT:

Derek Farrell

Secretary

GWFC

0868150764