{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a6dfdbc88c5585c85536bdb/6a6dfdcff7c2060a1f549c2f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Cynic Weekly – The Fáilte Network","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a6dfdbc88c5585c85536bdb/58fbd347098bf3b8d46fb4ba8a845d99.jpg?height=200","description":"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.<br /><br />The discussion explores the origins of the project and how football can be a powerful tool for connection, solidarity and belonging.<br /><br /><b>Topics include:</b><br /><br />• The story behind The Fàilte Network and why it was created<br />• How Celtic matchdays can provide respite from the challenges facing refugees and asylum seekers<br />• The parallels between Irish immigration and modern migration<br />• Why grassroots solidarity remains important within the Celtic support<br />• Challenging misconceptions around refugees and asylum seekers<br />• The role football can play in integration and community building<br />• Experiences of bringing young refugees to Celtic Park<br />• The support received from fan groups including the Green Brigade and North Curve<br />• What a typical Fàilte Network matchday looks like<br />• How supporters can get involved and help the charity grow<br /><br /><b>You can get access to the network via this link – <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/failtenetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://linktr.ee/failtenetwork</a></b><br /><br />🍀 Subscribe (podcasts, writing &amp; more): <a href=\"https://www.thecynic.co/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.thecynic.co/subscribe</a><br /><br />🎧 Patreon (bonus podcasts, writing &amp; community): <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/90minutecynic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.patreon.com/90minutecynic </a><br /><br /><b>SOCIAL MEDIA</b><br /><br />🐦 Twitter/X: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/90minutecynic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://twitter.com/90minutecynic</a><br />📸 Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/90minutecynic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.instagram.com/90minutecynic</a><br />🎥 YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@90minutecynic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.youtube.com/@90minutecynic</a><br /><br />📧 Get in touch: editor@thecynic.co<br /><br />If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, leave a rating, and share with other Celtic fans 🍀<br /><b></b><br /><b>The Cynic Subscription</b><br /><br />Get even more from The Cynic with a subscription to our premium content. Subscribers get access to around 32 podcasts per month and a growing archive of exclusive content covering Celtic FC","author_name":"Christopher Gallagher"}