Enniskillen RFC team up with Encirc to promote climate change conversations

A joint initiative between Enniskillen RFC and Encirc will look illustrate the rise in global temperatures over the past century.

The strip will be worn by Enniskillen RFC U18s and was unveiled by Ulster and Ireland player Robert Baloucoune and Enniskillen and Ulster Ladies star Rebecca Beacom.

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It is hoped the jersey can start a conversation about climate change, with a feature on the sleeves of the shirt.

The shirts change from a cool blue to a deep red and represent the rapid warming of the planet.

Fiacre O’Donnell, Sustainability Director at Encirc, said: “We’re proud to back Enniskillen RFC U18s while promoting a message that matters to everyone, namely protecting our planet for future generations.

“Rugby is the latest sport to carry this climate change message on their sleeves following our partnerships with local GAA and football clubs. It’s vital that we continue to press home the message that action on climate change is needed now.”

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Trevor Whittaker, Enniskillen RFC Chairman revealed: “Enniskillen Rugby Club is delighted to promote the ‘show your stripes’ campaign in conjunction with Encirc, a leading local business with sustainability at the heart of all they do.

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“During our Centenary season, inclusion and accessibility to rugby continues to be at the fore of our club’s objectives. We feel it is appropriate that a youth team proudly wears their newest kit with the eye catching and topic raising sleeves, jointly designed with their primary sponsor, Encirc.

“There has been a great amount of focus on the development of our club facilities of late, primarily aimed at modern, accessible changing facilities for our large and growing membership of woman and girls. Also, for our newest mixed ability tag team, the SKINclusions, many of whom require additional support. We have also recently appointed a club sustainability officer.”