Bohemians FC debut new Oasis strip with help from Paul Weller
Ahead of the first date of the Manchester band's reunion tour this Friday in Cardiff and the start of the FAI Cup, the northside club, which is based in Dalymount Park, have released the new strip, featuring the Oasis logo in the traditional blue tones of Dublin City.
Kneecap pictured with Paul Weller at Bang Bang Cafe in Phibsborough
Former The Jam and Style Council front man Paul Weller appears in a promo video for the jersey.
The clip was filmed in Cross Guns Snooker Club, a stone's throw from Dalymount, and features Weller as a snooker hall worker, and Bohemian FC player Jordan Flores and ex-player Paddy Kirk playing a frame as Oasis track Married with Children plays in the background.
The jersey was made by O'Neill's Sportswear Ireland and designed in-house by Bohemian FC in collaboration with Oasis.
All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities. 25% will go to Music Generation Ireland to help disadvantaged children across Ireland access music and 25% will go to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM), for their work with the Irish community in the city.
Bohemian Football Club's Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert, who is also the manager of Irish hip hop trio Kneecap, said, "We are delighted to unveil this jersey today following lots of work with the Oasis over the past six months, special thanks to Noel and Liam for supporting this.
"To be able to work with Oasis and design a new iconic shirt that will reach fans around the world is special. And to once again have funds going towards such worthy causes, that will assist thousands of people across Ireland and Manchester is brilliant.
"As a fan-owned football club and a not-for-profit entity the impact on Bohemian FC will be significant and we are most grateful for the support. I would also like to thank Paul Weller who features in the promotional video and came to Dublin specifically to do so."
Kieran McGuinness of Music Generation Ireland said, "Music Generation Ireland are proud and excited to be a beneficiary from this fantastic project and continue our mission to empower children and young people through access to music.
"We have worked with Bohemian FC for several years and want to pay a special thanks to Oasis. The opportunity to support young musicians will ensure we get close to our goal of making sure that everyone in Ireland, whatever their background, gets access to music... and just maybe we can help develop the next Oasis!"
Patrick Morrison, CEO of Irish Community Care Manchester, added, "The Irish contribution to building Manchester is well recognised, and the city itself has played an important part in raising so many Irish sons and daughters, none more so that the Gallagher brothers.
"Sadly, not everyone in the Irish community is as fortunate, that is why ICCM continues to provide vital help to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged from our community.
"We pay tribute to Bohemian FC and Oasis for again highlighting the strong and deep connections between Ireland and Manchester, and we are excited to be part of this project demonstrating how music and sport can come together to strengthen a community."
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