‘Ireland Is Your Home Too': Ex-Irish Cricketer Backs Indians After Racist Attacks
The former Irish cricketer came out in support of the Indians after a series of racist attacks were reported against them in parts of Ireland.
Former Irish cricketer Kevin O'Brien has come out in support of the Indian nationals amid recent racist attacks on them in the country, and described the acts as 'hateful' and unrepresentative of his people.
In a video message posted on X on Tuesday, O'Brien acknowledged the contributions of the Indian community in Ireland and assured that those were 'deeply valued".
'I want to say how deeply saddened I am by the recent racist and hateful acts against Indians in Ireland. These attacks do not represent who we are as a people. India and its people hold a very special place in my heart," the former cricketer said.
'I want to reiterate to the Indian community that Ireland is your home too. Your contribution to Irish society is immense, and we deeply value everything you do," he added.
Please listen!! 🇮🇪🇮🇳☘️ @KellyinDelhi @IrlEmbIndia pic.twitter.com/QnTEY5ZIVn — Kevin O'Brien (@KevinOBrien113) August 12, 2025
His video was reposted by the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi with a message that the both between the two countries would remain 'unshaken by the actions of a small few".
'A special message from Irish cricketer @KevinOBrien113. The bond between our countries will remain unshaken by the actions of a small few," it said.
The remarks by the former cricketer and the Embassy come amid a spate of attacks on Indian nationals in parts of Ireland.
On Friday, the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi said that racism and xenophobia have no place in Irish society.
It assured that such attacks will not be tolerated and underlined that such actions by a few do not reflect the spirit of the Irish people.
'The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi is deeply shocked and saddened by the recent violent attacks against Indian citizens that have taken place in Ireland. We condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms. They are an assault on the values of equality and human dignity that Ireland holds dear," the statement read.
'Racism and xenophobia have no place in Irish society. The actions of the few do not reflect the spirit of the Irish people. It will not be tolerated," it added.
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