Shelbourne XI are set to face Dublin Devils at Tolka Park to help celebrate Dublin Pride this year. A Shelbourne side, which will include club legends such as Owen Heary, Stuart Byrne, Gary Howlett, Tony Sheridan, Mark Rutherford and Kevin Doherty,
Shelbourne XI are set to face Dublin Devils at Tolka Park to help celebrate Dublin Pride this year.
A Shelbourne side, which will include club legends such as Owen Heary, Stuart Byrne, Gary Howlett, Tony Sheridan, Mark Rutherford and Kevin Doherty, will take on the Devils at 2pm on Saturday.
Dublin Devils was formed in 2005 and is a gay and inclusive football team which plays in the Leinster Football League. Dublin LGBTQ Pride 2017 runs from June 16th to the 24th and Shelbourne FC will fly the rainbow flag at Tolka Park for the duration of the festival.
Dublin Devils Chairperson John McAree said: “We’re delighted to visit one of Ireland's most famous and successful football clubs. They are one of the giants of the Irish game.
"As Ireland’s first gay football team, we’re proud and excited to play against a Shelbourne XI team. It’s a great start to our celebration of Dublin Pride 2017 and a brilliant step for both teams as we strive to stamp out homophobia in football.”
John McGouran, of Shels in the Community, said: "The 'Shels in the Community' initiative embraces the wonderful diversity that exists within our local community, and we are delighted to welcome Dublin Devils F.C. to Tolka Park to celebrate the Dublin LGBTQ Pride 2017.
"Dublin Devils have made tremendous strides in combating homophobia in football, a cause that is fully supported by all connected with Shelbourne FC, and we are very much looking forward to the match on Saturday."
