Bohemian Football Club, in partnership with Oasis, today announced the release of the club’s 2025 FAI Cup jersey.
100% fan-owned not-for-profit, Ireland’s oldest football club, Bohemian FC, unveil a very special FAI Cup shirt paying homage to the one of the greatest bands of all time, and two of Ireland’s most famous sons.
Featuring the iconic Oasis logo in the traditional blue tones of Dublin City, with a 90s styling and sublimated chevron patterns, as well as a white and blue collar and sleeve trims, it is manufactured by O’Neill’s Sportswear Ireland and designed in-house by Bohemian FC in collaboration with Oasis.
The exclusive shirt is available for order now at www.oasis-bohemianfc.com
All profits from the shirt will be split between Bohemian FC and two charities. Fifty percent (50%) of the profits from the shirt will be used by Bohemian Football Club to help build on the club’s pioneering work across its football and community activities.
The other fifty percent (50%) will be split 25% to Music Generation Ireland, to allow disadvantaged kids across Ireland access music and 25% to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM), for their amazing work with the Irish community in the city.
No proceeds will go to Oasis for their partnership and support of this project.
The proceeds to Music Generation Ireland will ensure thousands of young children across Ireland who otherwise could not afford to access music lessons and equipment can do so, particularly for those who are disadvantaged or socially isolated. It will support the development of music programmes, instrument libraries, and increased opportunities for young people to engage in music they enjoy.
Proceeds to Irish Community Care Manchester (ICCM) will provide huge support to the Irish and Irish Traveller communities across Greater Manchester including older people, families, the homeless, and some of the most vulnerable Irish across Greater Manchester.
Today it is estimated that 33% of the population of Manchester is Irish or of Irish descent; and as Irish President Michael D. Higgins said “Where Liverpool was a gateway for so many Irish people, Manchester tended to be for many the end of the journey, a home.”
Bohemian FC, and its home Dalymount Park, are iconic institutions in Ireland. The stadium has hosted thousands of games and some of the greatest players to ever play such as Best, Pelé and Zidane, but is as well known in music for its iconic gigs throughout the 70s and 80s, 90s when some of the biggest names in music graced its turf.
Whilst Oasis never played Dalymount the Gallaghers remain two of the most iconic Irish musicians ever. Their two Dublin shows in August will take place at Croke Park less than a mile from Dalyer.
Cross Guns Snooker Club, a stone’s throw from Dalymount features in the promotional video accompanying the launch. The club is Ireland’s oldest snooker hall and family owned since 1958. It features the Modfather Paul Weller as the snooker hall worker, and Bohemian FC player Jordan Flores and ex-player Paddy Kirk with ‘Married with Children’ as the soundtrack.
Daniel Lambert, Chief Operating Officer of Bohemian Football Club, said: “We are delighted to unveil this jersey today following lots of work with the Oasis over the past six months, with 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, representative 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 Irish Community Care Manchester, said: “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.”
