Celtic have told their supporters they will bd doing their annual charity drive in recognition of the great hunger in Ireland once football gets back underway.
The club usually mark national famine day by wearing the Celtic cross logo on their jerseys during a game. These shirts are then auctioned off to raise funds for the celtic Foundation and in recent years have funded the Celtic Grave Society and An Gorta Mor Glasgow memorial.
Our great club was born out of famine and oppression and the stadium in the East End of Glasgow stands today because of the tireless efforts of supporters who have gone before us.
National Famine Day falls on Sunday May 17 this year.
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell said: “The origins of Celtic Football Club are inextricably woven into to The Great Famine and, therefore, it is crucial that we once again mark this annual memorial event.
“It is hugely important, indeed it is our duty, that we always remember the devastating and lasting effect which the Famine had on the lives of so many millions of people, and we are pleased again to play our part in this year’s commemoration.”
The club hasn’t forgotten about its roots in 2020. Celtic have been part of a massive effort to help people in need during these unprecedented times. A fund of over £300k from the Celtic foundation being utilised in Glasgow and further afield.
We are a club open to all, and we should never forget our Irish roots.
