28 October 2009; Football is one of the most useful tools in breaking down misunderstandings about other cultures and spreading the anti-racism message. That's according to Fianna Fail TD for Donegal North East, Niall Blaney, who captained a group of Oireachtas members in a football match against a team of staff and diplomats from embassies based in Ireland. The match marked the culmination of 10 days of activities around the country to mark Football Against Racism in Europe ,FARE, Week 2009, which have been coordinated in Ireland by the FAI. Michael D'Arcy TD, right, in action for the Oireachtas team. FARE Friendly, Oireachtas v Diplomats, Oliver Bond Flat Complex, Dublin. Picture credit: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE