Let It Bring Hope: Bohemians v Palestine

A powerful documentary made by PushPull Media on the historic first ever visit of a Palestinian National team to Europe to play friendly match against Bohemian FC on Wednesday May 15 2024. The sold-out match marked the 76th anniversary of Nakba and highlighted the human rights violations in occupied Palestine. It was one of the most emotional and important games ever held at Dalymount Park in its long and storied history snice 1901. As well as raising over €100,000 for three Palestinian humanitarian organisations, and covering all costs to bring the Palestinian team to Dublin for four days, it was a huge show oof solidarity and the power of sport to unite and uplift us. This documentary captures this powerful emotion across the game and the whole visit which included receptions at Áras an Uachtaráin and the Mansion House. The film takes on an ever greater relevance given today’s announcement by the Irish government to finally officially recognise the State of Palestine. Directed, Produced and Edited by Jamie Goldrick www.jamiegoldrick.com Camera: Johnny Lyons, Jar Finnegan, Dave O'Carroll, James Redmond Embrace The New Day used with permission by Eoghan Ó Ceannaibháin https://eoghanoceannabhain.bandcamp.com/ Opening Poem by John Cummins If I Must Die by Rafaat Alareer (1979-2023) Translated by Colm O' Ceallacháin, performed by Niamh Learmont Library Music: Soundstripe ZIIM96XDGCN3Y2M4 IVUZB4VDTX08NEZH L7FW3XPXJT7RGUCO A9TT8ZUE6LNNOFN2 KM6MNTUETSMV4Y63