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Playing for the Hoops
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Through personal stories of Celtic supporters, this is a love letter to one of football's greatest institutions.
Perfect for Celtic fans and anyone who understands that football is about far more than just sport.
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About the Ebook
Through personal stories of Celtic supporters across generations, this book becomes a love letter to one of football's greatest institutions and the communities that sustain it. These accounts reveal why Celtic goes far beyond sport—it's about identity, community, and belonging. Essential for Celtic fans and anyone who understands football's social power.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Authentic Scottish voices and captivating narratives.
- Rich cultural heritage woven throughout every page.
- Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
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About the Author
DR AIDAN DONALDSON is a leading academic, commentator, social justice worker and Celtic supporter. He has published widely on a range of subjects including philosophy, education and social justice, as well as on culture and identity in Ireland and Scotland. He is a human rights activist and a representative for the Catholic Church on numerous bodies in Ireland. As co-ordinator of the radical justice group, Project Zambia, he has visited Africa on numerous occasions helping to establish links with the missions among the victims of poverty and injustice including street children, orphans and those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. Aidan recently left his post as chaplain and teacher at St Mary's Christian Brothers Grammar School to establish a volunteering centre for social justice and advocacy in Belfast to work with the homeless, migrants and other vulnerable groups.
He is founder and current chairperson of An Brathair Walfrid CSC and lives in Belfast. In 2016 Aidan Donaldson won the prestigious The Tablet's 175th Anniversary Award for his writing on Catholic Social Teachings.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 04 October 2016
Print Length: 229 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781910324851
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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