Celtic to come to Terryland?


Date Published: 13-Jul-2007
XI to take on Galway United in a friendly in Terryland Park on Wedneday August 8 could pave the way for a visit of the Scottish giants’ first team squad next Summer.Galway city businessman and major shareholder in Celtic, Mick Culhane, says the reigning Scottish Premier Division champions are very aware of their Irish roots, and particularly those in the West of Ireland — Celtic was founded by the Sligo-born Br. Walfrid — and would welcome any opportunity to travel to this side of the country for a fixture.“We are delighted with the game. it would be really hard to bring the first team squad over, given that they were in Switzerland last week and are travelling to the US in a week’s time, while the new season stars on August 5,” he said.When asked if there was a chance of a visit by the first team squad next year if the August 8 game was a success, Mr. Culhane said..........
