The Celts from Ireland’s Four Green Fields

Since Brother Walfrid’s vision of a football club – tasked with alleviating poverty among the Irish immigrant community in the East End of Glasgow – became reality over 134 years ago, Celtic’s Irish connection has remained strong and deep-rooted. Walfrid, himself, was born in Ballymote, County Sligo, while the others involved in the formation of the club also made the journey across the Irish Sea...