The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: The victim of a racist attack in Cork speaks out 

Until July, Syed Haque had never experienced any racism in Ireland. But all that changed when he was randomly attacked by a teenager while out walking

Syed Haque joins Deirdre O'Shaugnessy to discuss life in Ireland, the attack's impact on his family, and the solidarity of their local community in Carrigaline.

Syed Haque moved to Ireland from Bangladesh in 2003, working in restaurants for many years. The political science graduate is now an Irish citizen and a married father of two, with a good job in a logistics company.

Until July, he had never experienced any racism in Ireland. But all that changed when he was randomly attacked by a teenager while out walking with friends and family in his local park in Carrigaline. 

A community rally against racism was held in the town last week, prompted by the attack.

On today's episode of the podcast, Syed Haque joins Deirdre to discuss life in Ireland, the attack's impact on his family, and the solidarity of their local community in Carrigaline.