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Campaign posters of Laois Council Candidate defaced with racial slurs

A Laois candidate for local elections had six campaign posters defaced with racial slurs this weekend. Naeem Iqbal, a Fianna Fáil candidate for the Portlaoise Municipal District, had six of his campaign posters defaced with racist comments and slurs ...

28 May 2024 at 12:52

Your Community

Laois students urged to 'get creative' and help tackle racism

Primary and secondary schools, youth organisations and individual children and young people in Laois are being encouraged to register for Show Racism the Red Card’s annual ‘Anti-Racism Creative Competition 2017‘. The competition encourages young ...

19 Mar 2017 at 17:11

Home

Show the Red Card To racism next month

Laois schools, businesses, community and sports organisations are being encouraged to get involved in Wear Red Day, a new initiative launched by the anti-racism and education charity, Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC). Show Racism the Red Card ...

22 Oct 2016 at 12:28

Soccer

Racism case involving Ireland U21 player closed by FIFA due to 'insufficient evidence'

A racism case involving the Republic of Ireland has been closed by FIFA due to insufficient evidence. A Republic of Ireland Under-21 substitute was allegedly racially abused as he warmed up during a friendly match against Kuwait Under-22s in ...

08 Nov 2023 at 11:51

National News

‘Ignorant’ use of language by Helen McEntee is ‘recycling far-right rhetoric’

Activists at a makeshift camp in Dublin city have criticised the government for its approach to housing asylum seekers. At a protest organised at Mount Street, a street located next to the International Protection Office (IPO) where people ...

27 Apr 2024 at 17:16

Soccer

Swansea condemn ‘vile’ racist abuse aimed at Ireland striker Michael Obafemi

Swansea have said they are “sickened” by “disgusting” racist social media abuse aimed at Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi following his loan switch to Burnley. The 22-year-old, who scored 15 goals in 52 appearances for Swansea, ...

31 Jan 2023 at 09:02

National News

Immigrant Council calls on Irish businesses and schools to wear red against racism

The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) is calling on schools, businesses and community groups in Ireland to wear red against racism this week. As part of Wear Red Day, which takes place on Friday March 31, people are encouraged to wear ...

27 Mar 2023 at 15:14

National News

Ireland’s special rapporteur on racism ‘received death threats’

Ireland’s special rapporteur on the Government’s plan to tackle racism in the country has spoken of how she has received death threats and is often targeted by racist trolls online. Dr Ebun Joseph, a race relations consultant and ...

02 Jul 2024 at 12:31

National News

Harris expects hate-crime legislation will be passed ‘in lifetime of Government’

All Irish citizens “have a role” in calling out racism, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris made his remarks as he said he hoped to see hate-crime legislation passed within the lifetime of the Government, with growing ...

26 Aug 2024 at 18:42

National News

Victims of hate crimes encouraged to come forward by Gardai ahead of awareness day

An Garda Síochána is encouraging any victims of or witnesses to racism or a hate crime to come forward and report it. Their call comes ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which ...

19 Mar 2022 at 18:44

Premier League

Chelsea to take ‘strongest action’ after alleged racism towards Spurs player

Chelsea have pledged to take the “strongest action” after an alleged racist incident against Son Heung-min in Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham. South Korea forward Son is alleged to have been ...

18 Aug 2022 at 15:30

National News

Gardaí make 11 arrests as opposing-view protesters create 'challenging environment' in Dublin

Over 300 Gardaí were out policing two Dublin-based protests this Monday, making 11 arrests over the course of the day. Two separate gatherings took place, one which assembled on O'Connell Street and one ...

05 Feb 2024 at 17:38

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