Celtic donates £10,000 to Creeslough fund, noting deep links with Donegal

The East Glasgow club, which has deep and long-standing connections with north west Donegal, announced the donation on Monday.

“Everyone at Celtic Football Club wishes to send our most sincere condolences to the families of the 10 people who tragically died in Creeslough, Donegal on Friday and we offer our full support to the entire community, which is suffering so much at this difficult time.

“Through the club’s charitable arm, Celtic FC Foundation, £10,000 will be donated to the Creeslough Community Support Fund in the aftermath of this heart-breaking event.

“The Support Fund has been set up by the Irish Red Cross in collaboration with An Post and Applegreen to provide rapid and long-term assistance to the Creeslough community.

“All donations to this Fund will help support those who have been bereaved, injured, made homeless, or left without an income as a result of the tragedy,” a club statement confirmed.

The Glasgow giants referred to the club’s strong links with the area.

“Donegal has a long and emotional connection with Celtic Football Club. The area is home to a large contingent of Celtic supporters, one of whom being Martin McGill, who tragically lost his life in the incident.

“We send our heartfelt sympathies to the families of all of the victims and the people of Creeslough.

“Our thoughts, prayers and support are with you all at this difficult time. You’ll Never Walk Alone,” the statement concluded.