The Cynic Weekly – The Fáilte Network

Clare is joined by Tom and Tino from The Fàilte Network, a newly established charity using Celtic FC as a vehicle to welcome refugees and asylum seekers into the club, the community and the match day experience. The discussion explores the origins of the project and how football can be a powerful tool for connection, solidarity and belonging. Topics include: • The story behind The Fàilte Network and why it was created• How Celtic matchdays can provide respite from the challenges facing refugees and asylum seekers• The parallels between Irish immigration and modern migration• Why grassroots solidarity remains important within the Celtic support• Challenging misconceptions around refugees and asylum seekers• The role football can play in integration and community building• Experiences of bringing young refugees to Celtic Park• The support received from fan groups including the Green Brigade and North Curve• What a typical Fàilte Network matchday looks like• How supporters can get involved and help the charity grow You can get access to the network via this link – https://linktr.ee/failtenetwork