Soccer blitz in Clondalkin Sports & Leisure Centre on Wednesday & Thursday 21^st & 22^nd March 2007 as part of the UNs International Anti-Racism week.

As part of the UNs International Anti- Racism week, South Dublin County Councils Social Inclusion Unit and Sports Officer along with the F.A.I. Football in the Community Development Officers will hold a soccer blitz in Clondalkin Sports & Leisure Centre on Wednesday & Thursday 21^st & 22^nd March 2007 utilising sport as a medium to highlight the anti-racism theme and to promote cultural integration and social inclusion through sport. This initiative is targeting transitional year students in secondary schools in the county area and 6^th class in primary schools with an emphasis on fair play and equality.

The following Schools will be participating:

Wednesday 21^st

Arch Bishop Ryan, National School

St Aidans , Brookfield

Sacred Heart Sruleen

Thursday 22^nd

Lucan Community College

Jobstown Community College

St.Mac Daras Community College

Collinstown Park Community College

This years trainees from the County Council sponsored Spoirt Teic programme will also assist on the two days.

For Further information contact:

Maria Finn Alison Casserly

Social Inclusion Officer Sports & Recreational Officer

Tel: 01-4149000 Tel: 01-4149000

Email:mfinn@sdublincoco.ie Email: acasserly@sdublincoco.ie