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16 September 2005

Green TDs take part in anti-racism soccerfest in Phoenix Park this Sat 17 Sep 2005

Green TDs take part in anti-racism soccerfest in Phoenix Park this Sat 17 Sep 2005

‘Jolly Green Giants’  ‘Glasghruagaigh Ghealgháireacha’ – featuring Green Party TDs Eamon Ryan, Paul Gogarty and Ciarán Cuffe - look like a force to be reckoned with in the Sports Against Racism Ireland (SARI) soccerfest in the Phoenix Park at 10.30am this Saturday 17 September 2005 at the Gardaí and Camogie sports ground. 

SARI is an organisation set up in 1997 which seeks to use sporting events to promote positive attitudes towards Ireland’s increasing multiculturalism.

The Jolly Green Giants squad which includes the three Green Party TDs looks set to provide difficult opposition for the other teams in their group - the Finglas Travellers, Gill and Eritrea.  

Green Party Justice spokesperson Ciarán Cuffe TD said that, “the SARI soccerfest is a great way of promoting tolerance and integration in Ireland. I am very confident in the Jolly Green Giants’ abilities.” 

“I think the other sides in our group will be aware of the Jolly Green Giants’ reputation for providing tough opposition and creating problems for whoever we come up against”.