Football for Unity

Football for Unity is a unique football tournament that takes place each summer in the north inner city of Dublin.

The festival comprises a number of football tournaments in various age categories and takes place at venues across the north-east inner city, showcasing the potential of football as an educational tool which can bring communities together and promote social inclusion.

This festival of football is organised by Sport Against Racism Ireland, who work in conjunction with local stakeholders including NEIC, UNHCR and Dublin City Council.

Football for Unity festival incorpores 7-a-side football tournaments across the north-east inner city of Dublin, a Youth Forum and a Legacy programme of training nights.

The inaugural Football for Unity festival was funded by the European Union’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and supported by the UEFA Foundation for Children.