Racism
# racism - Yesterday’s News
Tiger Woods calls Sergio Garcia’s fried chicken jibe ‘wrong, hurtful, and clearly inappropriate’
But the World No 1 says it’s time to move on.
# racism - Thursday 16 May, 2013
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.
Dublin Bus driver assaulted in city centre
It is understood there was a racial element to the attack. One person has been arrested and charged.
# racism - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
‘You called me monkey…’ Drogba’s anti-racist Facebook smackdown
The Ivorian was the target of abuse when Galatasaray met Fenerbahce at the weekend.
# racism - Monday 13 May, 2013
Milan manager hits out at ‘backwards’ supporters as Balotelli racially abused
The Serie A match against Roma was halted because of racist chanting inside the San Siro.
# racism - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Column: Micheál Martin’s response to anti-immigrant rhetoric was lily-livered
Kevin Sheahan sparked anger in Limerick’s council chamber when he demanded an ‘Irish first’ housing policy, but Micheál Martin has refused to properly sanction these anti-immigrant statements, writes Dr Matt Cannon.
# racism - Monday 29 April, 2013
Another football race row as player union chairman slams awards comic Hunter
Professional Footballers’ Association chairman Clarke Carlisle didn’t enjoy the set.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday morning.
5 ‘serious incidents’ of racism a week in Ireland
On public transport, in offices, on the street and in neighbourhoods: The Immigrant Council of Ireland says the reported incidents of racism has grown significantly.
# racism - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Interview: ‘I just want to be seen as an actor, not a Traveller actor’
Starring in the new movie, King of the Travellers, Michael Collins says he wanted the film to be realistic of the Travelling community. Here he tells us about being refused from Dublin pubs, not getting roles in movies, and coming up against everyday prejudices.
# racism - Monday 22 April, 2013
6 months after ‘monkey’ allegations, Clattenburg will ref Chelsea game
The referee was accused, by midfielder Ramires, of using inappropriate language towards John Obi Mikel.
# racism - Friday 19 April, 2013
Council of Europe report finds continuing difficulties for Irish Travellers
The Council of Europe report expresses concern about discrimination against Travellers in accessing the labour market.
# racism - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
LL Cool J’s new song “Accidental Racist” raises eyebrows
He’s collaborated with country singer Brad Paisley on the controversial new track.
# racism - Thursday 4 April, 2013
# racism - Monday 1 April, 2013
Update: ‘I am not racist,’ insists new Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio
The Italian’s arrival at the Stadium of Light has already stirred controversy due to his far right-wing politics.
# racism - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Poll: Have you ever reported a racist incident?
To mark International Day Against Racism, the Immigrant Council of Ireland is urging people to report racist abuse.
Column: Sports can play a positive role in combating racism
Racism exists in Ireland, but sports groups – and individual players – are well placed to tackle it, writes Garrett Mullan, Coordinator of Show Racism the Red Card.
# racism - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Over 40 Traveller groups to protest at the Dáil against racism
Organisers of tomorrow’s protest say it’s in response to a recent upsurge in anti-Traveller racism, “particularly from public representatives and members of the judiciary”.
# racism - Monday 11 March, 2013
Column: The way some people view African countries is inherently racist – as Kony 2012 shows
The Invisible Children campaign went viral worldwide last year – but it was deeply racist, politically motivated, and presented a Uganda that does not exist, writes Kevin McPartlan.
# racism - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
Wexford GAA star disappointed after racism motion is shot down
Dual player Lee Chin has spoken out on the issue in Gaelic Games.
# racism - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
Racial profiling has ‘a discriminatory effect’ and should be prohibited – report
The report, by The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, also found that travellers continued to struggle to find adequate accommodation.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.
# racism - Saturday 16 February, 2013
Timeline: Race and advertising in America
Business Insider tells the story of Race in America, through its print and television advertisements.
# racism - Friday 15 February, 2013
Greece arrests three neo-Nazis for attacks, arms posession
Greek police have arrested two neo-Nazi sympathisers for illegal arms possession and a third person suspected of involvement in an attack that left three Pakistani migrants hospitalised,
# racism - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Joey Cunningham: ‘There is a line you don’t cross’
The father of a Crossmaglen Rangers player who was allegedly racially abused believes the GAA have not properly grasped the issue in the sport.
# racism - Thursday 24 January, 2013
French court says Twitter must identify racist tweet authors
The ruling follows a complaint by a Jewish student union after anti-Semitic messages were posted on the site.
# racism - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
I won’t choose taxis driven by a foreign driver, says Fianna Fáil Senator
Pascal Mooney apologised for his comments after he told the Seanad that “obvious non-national” drivers often don’t know directions around Dublin city.
# racism - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Blatter: Clubs involved in racism could be relegated
We’ll believe it when we see it.
# racism - Thursday 17 January, 2013
FF councillor criticised for anti-Traveller comments
“You wouldn’t want them beside you and I don’t want them beside me,” Fianna Fail councillor Sean McEniff told a local radio station in Donegal.
# racism - Thursday 10 January, 2013
Integration Centre calls for legislation on hate crimes as racism figures rise
They also want to see the introduction of racism as an aggravating factor in sentencing.
# racism - Sunday 6 January, 2013
‘We have several black players in our team’ – Lazio on defensive as monkey noises reported
There was further controversy in Italian football on Saturday.
# racism - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Milan boss Allegri fumes after racist taunts spur Boateng walk-off
“I hope it can be an important signal,” the manager said after his team left the pitch.
# racism - Thursday 27 December, 2012
In pictures: 10 controversies of the London Games
We had match-fixing, drugs bans and sit-in protests over just three short weeks.
# racism - Monday 17 December, 2012
Zenit fan group provoke racism row with ‘manifesto’
“We are not racists and for us the lack of black players at Zenit is just an important tradition, underlining the identity of the club.”
# racism - Friday 14 December, 2012
‘UEFA are not serious at all on racism’ – Ferdinand slams Serbia sanctions
The ex-England captain is not satisfied with the organisation’s recent actions.
# racism - Monday 10 December, 2012
Norwich City file four allegations of racial abuse to police
The club’s defender Sebastien Bassong has reportedly been targeted by a number of people on Twitter.
# racism - Friday 7 December, 2012
New primary school anti-racism initiative launched
The project was launched by Trinity College after it emerged children as young as 5 or 6 were being target by racist bullying
# racism - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Emre risks jail for alleged racist slur
Former Newcastle midfielder could become first player to be punished under a new law designed to eradicate racism from sport in Turkey.
# racism - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Ulster Council to meet on Cunningham racism claims
Ulster Council president Aogan Ó Fearghail promises a “swift” investigation into the allegations following Sunday’s Ulster Club SFC final.
Neo-Nazi office near Athens bombed
A bomb exploded outside an office of the Greek neo-Nazi group Golden Dawn, which has been blamed for recent violent attacks on migrants.



























































Fianna Fáil’s response to Cllr Sheahan’s ‘Irish first’ comment is ‘unacceptable’
Kevin Sheahan sparked anger in Limerick’s council chamber when he demanded an ‘Irish first’ housing policy.
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