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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- General
- RTÉ News
Greta Thunberg wears a Bohemians x Fontaines D.C. jersey
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been spotted wearing a Bohemians x Fontaines D.C. jersey during her journey to Gaza aboard the Madleen, a boat organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC). Thunberg is among a select group of volunteers - including Irish actor Liam Cunningham - who are travelling as part of an effort to deliver aid. "We are doing this because no matter what odds we are against, we have to keep trying, because the moment we stop trying is when we lose our humanity," the 22-year-old told reporters ahead of her departure. Game of Thrones star Cunningham has been posting photos of the journey to his Instagram account, raising awareness of the group's attempt to "create a people's humanitarian sea". Among the carousel of photographs was a snap of Thunberg, wearing a limited edition jersey from Dublin soccer club, Bohemian FC, better known as Bohs. Sponsored by Dublin band Fontaines DC, and designed by guitarist Carlos O'Connell in conjunction with Bohemian FC designers, 30% of profits from the shirt go directly to Medical Aid for Palestinians. The latest design pays homage to the band's award-winning album, Romance, with the lyrics, "I thought it was love", printed around the neck. An embroidered hem tag features a Palestinian flag with the words 'Saoirse don Phalaistín' (the Irish for "Free Palestine"). Thunberg also appeared in a social media clip wearing the jersey, along with a Palestinian keffiyeh, while explaining her reasoning for the expedition. "[We] will attempt to again sail towards Gaza and try to break the siege and open up a humanitarian corridor by delivering aid, like food and medical supplies," she said. Bohs soccer club has been vocal with their support for Palestine, with the women's team welcoming the Palestine women's international side to Dalymount Park last year to play a sold-out match. The club's Chief Operating Officer is Daniel Lambert, who is also the manager of Kneecap, a Belfast band known for their outspoken activism. The trio made headlines last month when group member Mo Chara (real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) was charged with a terror offence in the UK relating to an alleged incident at a London gig in 2023. The group has denied any wrongdoing and say they intend to defend the charge. On 31 May, Cunningham was spotted wearing a Kneecap cap along with a Palestinian keffiyeh while speaking to the press in Italy. Speaking with Colm Ó Mongáin on RTÉ Radio 1 from Sicily, Cunningham says that he hopes the flotilla will not be attacked on its journey, as was the case with a Freedom Flotilla ship named the Conscience, which was damaged in a drone strike off the coast of Malta on 2 May. "The world cannot stand by and allow this to continue," he said.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Greta Thunberg sports Bohemians jersey as she boards aid ship to Gaza
None other than Greta Thunberg has been spotted showing her support for Irish football club, Bohemian FC. The well-known climate activist was seen wearing one of the club's most sought after jerseys as she set sail on board the Madleen, as part of an effort to bring aid to Gaza. Thunberg appeared in a social media clip explaining the expedition, donning the club's third jersey, sponsored by Fontaines DC in the process. None other than Greta Thunberg has been spotted showing her support for Irish football club, Bohemian FC. Pic:The limited edition jersey was a fundraising effort and collaboration between the band and club to try to bring relief into the Gaza strip. The club, more commonly referred to as Bohemians or Bohs, have been increasingly vocal about their support for the cause, with the club's senior women's team welcomed the Palestine women's international side to Dalymount Park just last year. The club's Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert is manager of Kneecap, who have also been consistent in their activism. 'We are watching a systematic starvation of 2 million people. A live-streamed genocide and the world's silence is deadly. That is why we have to keep trying everything we can, even if the odds are against us.' Zeteo contributor @GretaThunberg shares moments from the Madleen.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Bohemians confirm Dalymount stay into 2025 as RDS emerges as potential temporary home
BOHEMIANS have confirmed that they will be playing in Dalymount Park for at least part of next season. But the delay to the start of the ground's Advertisement 3 Bohemian FC President Matt Devaney was speaking at the launch of Bohemian Football Club Social Impact Report at the Mansion House in Dublin Credit: Bohemians FC 3 Bohemians have confirmed that thet will remain at Dalymount Park next season after redevelopment delays 3 The LOI side may use Leinster Rugby's home as an occasional base in 2026 This was due to be their last year in their home since 1901 ahead of a redevelopment into a modern venue with a capacity of 8,034. It currently holds 4,500. However, it has become clear that the project has not advanced sufficiently in order for Bohs to need to vacate at the end of this season. President Matt Devaney said: 'When the funding was announced, the talk was that this would be our last season in Dalymount. 'I think it's evident that's not the case now, we are still hoping for next year. We always had the belief that we'd want to go at the end of the season but now, just to get it done, if it happens early or mid season, we can try and get that done.' Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL A record League of Ireland crowd of 33,208 saw The RDS's transformation - which will see it have a capacity of 20,600 - is due to be completed next summer. Devaney said: 'The RDS for week-in, week-out might not be feasible but it could be something that we could look at for bigger fixtures.' The nearby Energia Park in Donnybrook holds 6,000 and has an artificial surface with Richmond Park - where the capacity is 5,340 - the most likely football option. Advertisement Most read in Football Devaney said: 'You've seen what we've done with the Aviva with the Rovers game. "I'm not suggesting we can play a number of games at the Aviva but there's obviously bigger stadia in the city that maybe you could do a Pat's or Shels game on a sporadic basis so you mightn't have the one home venue for all of the games.' Up 70k Man United and Spurs fans begin flooding Bilbao soaking up sun & cervezas ahead of Europa League final Devaney said the delays in the Dalymount project were not because of any loss of political support but because of the usual delays with funding coming from both central government and the ground owners, Dublin City Council. Devaney was speaking at the launch of a report into the club's social impact, conducted by Whitebarn Consulting, at Dublin's Mansion House. Advertisement It estimated that from an investment of more than €20million - some of which included putting a value on the work done by volunteers - between 2018 and 2023, the club had generated 'a ballpark total social value of at least €51m'. Devaney said: 'Anecdotally we always knew the work we did had value and had an impact. "What this report does is put pounds, shillings and pence on it, a monetary value and that validates the work that we do and helps us continue it. 'We didn't get into the tax take, PRSI and employees and the vendors we engage with. It's probably bigger. Advertisement 'That wasn't the primary reason for getting this report done, but it's landed at an opportune time. 'If you look at the revenue and the metrics for a football club in the north inner city is having, for a 4,000 seater stadium, this stadium will pay for itself in six or seven years. "It makes no sense for it not to get done.'
