Bohemian FC has raised €10,000 from sales of its second strip this season, which carries the message “Refugees Welcome”. The money will be spent on 35 laptops, which will be donated to students in direct provision centres to allow them to learn remotely amid the Covid-19 crisis. Bohs donated 100 per cent of the profits from the “Refugees Welcome” jersey to the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI). #Bohs away jersey drive assists Direct Provision residents to pursue educational opportunities remotely: https://t.co/yyHJi5GNCI pic.twitter.com/D6oF9lihTh — Bohemian FC 🔴⚫ (@bfcdublin) September 10, 2020The club had also been involved in bringing residents of direct provision centres to games. Before the coronavirus pandemic, it had a prominent banner that said “Refugees Welcome” displayed at home games.

Source: The Irish Times September 11, 2020 19:07 UTC