Bohemian F.C. announce Gaza fundraising market this weekend and new charity shirt

Bohemian F.C. have announced they will host a Solidarity Market for Gaza on August 23 at Dalymount Park, offering Palestinian brands, music, art stalls, food, drinks and more.

The lineup of DJs includes Pierce Callaghan (Gurriers), Hewan Mulugeta, Shane O'Meara (Anseo), Nialler 9 and Dougie Sealy.

From 10:00 a.m., the market will be selling slabs of Gaza Cola (a Palestinian-owned soda brand) and donating all proceeds to rebuilding the Al Karama Hospital in Gaza.

There will also be an opportunity to shop at various vendor stalls, where Palestine solidarity groups will be showcasing their work and selling merchandise.

The Rockshore Bar will be offering drinks along with food from the Shaku Maku food truck starting at 11:30 a.m.. Facepainting will be offered from 12:30 p.m..

The Solidarity Market will run from from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..

Bohemians have fundraised for Palestine various times in the past, including their popular collaborative shirt with Fontaines D.C. which has raised over €60,000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians.

The team also released a Palestine shirt in 2023 which, along with the support of Fontaines D.C., has helped to raise €13,000 for Palestine: Sport for Life. Bohemians say those funds will go to support a girls football team from Tulkarem Refugee Camp to compete in the 2026 Street Child World Cup in Mexico.

"Since the release of the 2023 Palestine shirt, we have worked with Palestine: Sport for Life to ensure proceeds are directed toward grassroots sport, creating opportunities for young people in Palestine," said Bohemians of the shirt.

Bohemians recently released a new shirt in honour of Palestinian footballer Solomon Al-Obeid, who was killed while waiting for food aid. All proceeds from sales of the shirt will go to support Sueliman’s widow, Doaa, and her five children.

"Killing athletes is an attempt to extinguish joy, silence community, and weaken the power of sport," Bohemians said.

"We must not let that happen. By honouring Sueliman, we can keep alive the ember of his talent - along with that of so many other athletes murdered in this genocide - so that a light endures to build a brighter future for Palestine once this horror has passed."

The shirt is available for pre-sale on the team's website until September 5.