Celtic Glasgow: In My Heart, and In My Soul

By Paddy McMenamin

Celtic FC was formed in Glasgow by Marist Brother Andrew Kerins (Brother Walfrid) from Ballymote, Sligo in 1888, just 40 years after the Great Famine, in order to raise money to support the post-Famine Irish diaspora with soup kitchens and other charitable endeavours. It was an immediate success, and the charity ethos of the club has remained ever since. In tandem, the football club has become one of the most successful and famous throughout the world.

Celtic is more than a football club; it is an institution representing the Irish diaspora worldwide. Celtic Glasgow: In My Heart, and In My Soul explores the social history and connection between Ireland and Scotland, Donegal and Glasgow, through the lens of Glasgow Celtic and the author's love for the beautiful game, over almost 60 years of travel between Donegal and Glasgow. It examines the lives of the Irish diaspora in Scotland who suffered poverty, discrimination and sectarian bigotry, but eventually became part of Scottish society. It tells the history of the club but also explores the friendships made among the Celtic fan community, travelling together to games across Europe.

This is a book that will appeal to Celtic fans worldwide, casual and passionate alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786053063
• ISBN13: 9781786053060
• Release Date: December 2026
• Publisher: Red Stripe Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"