St Patrick's Day

17th March 2004

14.00

COACH TRIP TO BARCELONA

Supporters in the Inverclyde area are organising a coach to Celtic’s away UEFA CUP tie in Barcelona on Thursday 25th March 2004.

The coach will leave early on Tuesday morning 23rd March 2004

There will be an overnight night stay on the night of the game with the coach departing early on the Friday morning for the return journey, the coach is expected to arrive back early on Saturday morning 27th March 2004.

Further details on prices and spaces available please contact 0787-989-7251 or 01475-805487.

HOSPITALITY DAY

The Affiliation was represented at last Sunday’s match against Motherwell by delegates from the Johnstone No1 CSC, the delegates involved have passed on their thanks to all concerned for a great day out.

NEW CLUB

The Hawick Shamrock + Borders Celtic Supporters Club have recently joined the Affiliation, if you would
like more information on Celtic supporters clubs in this area please contact Gerry Watson by e-mail at
gerryw@onetel.net.uk

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

O’Leary’s Bar in Rutherglen has a new owner Kevin Gallagher, Kevin is keen to keep up the Celtic
traditions of the bar and he invites any Celtic supporters clubs who may wish to visit pre or post
match to contact him on 0141-583-1888.

NEW CELTIC BADGES WEBSITE

A new website has been launched covering the history of Celtic badges, the site has been designed by
William Mulholland from Falkirk and it’s a well worth a look for collectors of Celtic badges, the website
address is http://www.celtic-badges.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

HOLIDAY DEALS FOR SUPPORTERS
We have various holiday deals for supporters currently on our website, the holiday bargains are updated on a regular basis, to view the holiday’s available visit our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk and click on the Seguro Holidays banner at the top of the page.

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL TRUST EVENTS

A full report on our Irish Theme night held last Friday at Celtic Park will appear in this column next
week. Our next planned event for the Memorial trust will be on Friday 14th May 2004 when we stage a Gala Dinner, cabaret and disco featuring Dean Park and the Miami
Showband tickets are priced £25.00. A Limited number of tickets / tables remain for this
event to obtain information on availability  please contact, Eddie Toner at the Celtic Supporters
association, Mick Dinning at the Affiliation by e-mail at mdinning@yahoo.com or Phil Agnew on 07811-178-764

We are also planning to have commemorative badges and a 48 colour brochure produced for the fund. If any supporters clubs, individuals or businesses would like to take out advertising space in the brochure please email mdinning@yahoo.com for further details.

HOTEL DEALS FOR FANS

The Affiliation has fixed up a deal for fans travelling to games that may need overnight or weekend
accommodation. The deal with The Watermill Hotel in Paisley is for a fixed rate of £25 per person per
night on a bed and breakfast basis. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.
Arties Hotel in Blackpool also provide special rates for Affiliation members please contact Vinny or
Margaret on 01253-346027 for further details.

Tuesday 09th March 2004

12.50

COACH TRIP TO BARCELONA

Supporters in the Inverclyde area are organising a coach to Celtic’s away UEFA CUP tie in Barcelona on Thursday 25th March 2004.

The coach will leave early on Tuesday morning 23rd March 2004

There will be an overnight night stay on the night of the game with the coach departing early on the Friday morning for the return journey, the coach is expected to arrive back early on Saturday morning 27th March 2004.

Further details on prices and spaces available please contact 0787-989-7251 or 01475-805487.

Wednesday 03rd March 2004

16.38

GOOD LUCK

To the 4000 or so fans that have travelled to Teplice in the Czech Republic for tonight’s 2nd leg UEFA Cup tie.

 

BEST WISHES

All at the Affiliation wish Shaun Maloney a full and speedy recovery from the injury he sustained in last week’s under 21’s game against Partick Thistle.

 

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

O’Leary’s Bar in Rutherglen has a new owner Kevin Gallagher, Kevin is keen to keep up the Celtic traditions of the bar and he invites any Celtic supporters clubs who may wish to visit pre or post match to contact him on 0141-583-1888.

 

NEW CELTIC BADGES WEBSITE

A new website has been launched covering the history of Celtic badges, the site has been designed by William Mulholland from Falkirk and it’s a well worth a look for collectors of Celtic badges, the website address is http://www.celtic-badges.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/

 

HOLIDAY DEALS FOR SUPPORTERS

We have various holiday deals for supporters currently on our website, the holiday bargains are updated on a regular basis, to view the holiday’s available visit our website www.affreg-celtic.co.uk and click on the Seguro Holidays banner at the top of the page.

 

LEE WALKER CSC DUNDEE

This branch is holding a charity fund raising dinner for “The Brother Walfrid Memorial Trust” on Sunday 14th March 2004. The event takes place at The Marquee, Dundee. Guest speakers on the evening will be former Celt’s Frank McAvennie, Alan Rough and former Hibs player Peter Cormack. Tickets for the event cost £22 and further information is available by contacting Andy on 01382-622655.

 

BROTHER WALFRID MEMORIAL TRUST EVENTS

We have a further two events lined up for early next year, the dates for your diary are Friday 12th March 2004 when we will have an Irish Themed Night, including a dinner, cabaret and disco featuring Eddie Devine & Patricia Ferns tickets priced at £15.00 and Friday 14th May 2004 when will stage a Gala Dinner, cabaret and disco featuring Dean Park and the Miami Showband tickets priced £25.00.

Limited number of tickets / tables remains for both events to obtain information on availability for either of these events please contact, Eddie Toner at the Celtic Supporters association, Mick Dinning at The Affiliation by e-mail at mdinning@yahoo.com or Phil Agnew on 07811-178-764

We are also planning to have commemorative badges and a 48 colour brochure produced for the fund. If any supporters clubs, individuals or businesses would like to take out advertising space in the brochure please email mdinning@yahoo.com for further details.

ONLINE QUIZ

Quiz now closed winner will be announced on our website and in the Celtic View shortly, our thanks to the Paul Larkin from Edinburgh for donating the prizes.

HOTEL DEALS FOR FANS

The Affiliation has fixed up a deal for fans travelling to games that may need overnight or weekend accommodation. The deal with The Watermill Hotel in Paisley is for a fixed rate of £25 per person per

night on a bed and breakfast basis. Please phone 0141-889-3201 to check on availability.

Arties Hotel in Blackpool also provide special rates for Affiliation members please contact Vinny or Margaret on 01253-346027 for further details.