The Flag Flutter of 1951

In 1951, Celtic was threatened with expulsion from Scottish football by the Scottish football authorities for flying the Irish tri-colour. Only with intervention from the club's greatest rivals, Rangers, who supported Celtic on this issue, did the powers relent and Celtic still flies the tri-colour today.

Celtic is proud of its joint Scottish and Irish identity and the principles the club was founded on. The Irish tri-colour flies as a fond reminder of the positive influence Brother Walfrid and many other Irish people have had on Scottish life.

Importantly, as the club has stated on many occasions, it views the colours of the tri-colour as standing for the white of peace between the orange and green communities of Ireland.

Email Daithi McGonigal regarding any additions or comments.

P. Sweeney (Secretary)
Parkhead House,
Dungloe,
Co.Donegal.