As a country that knows one or two things about refugees, it’s only right and proper that we lend a hand in the current crisis.
And it would be very easy for some hard-pressed sports club to say that they can’t afford to give any money on efforts to help those fleeing war or persecution.
But Bohemians football club have made a very selfless offer this afternoon to try and help the Irish Refugee Council deal with the 4,000 or so migrants that are expected into the county later this year.
Today the Dublin side have announced that they will be donating a part of the gate receipts from this Friday’s clash with Longford to the ongoing efforts to help the influx of people from Syria and other countries settle in Ireland.
“Bohemians will be donating part of the proceeds made at our home game v Longford Town this Friday 18 September to the work of the Irish Refugee Council and the first team will wear IRC t-shirts during their warm-up, while fans will be encouraged to take photographs beside the “Refugees Welcome” mural, which was created by Marley Cahill on World Refugee Day, to share across their social networks.”
The League of Ireland has seen players from all over the world feature on playing fields all over the ocuntry and Bohs manager Keith Long says the club are dleighted to help out in any way.
“Supporters and players for Bohemians have come from a wide range of backgrounds over the club’s lifetime. We want the club and Dalymount Park to be a welcoming home for all.”
We hope that some other Leagiue of Ireland sides may follow suit over the coming weeks.
