Shine A Light – Belfast, Northern Ireland
February and May by John Daly
Celtic Connections
This one is a bit different.
Scotland took part in a four-cornered competition including all of the Celtic nations – Northern Ireland, Wales and the hosts, Ireland.
All matches were to be played in Dublin.
The plan was to associate with each of the groups of fans and to make a donation in each of the three opponents countries.
Celtic Connections – Northern ireland
Dorothy Wilson and Jim Rainey (AONISC) presenting a cheque to Stewart McAfee who was accepting on behalf of Shine A Light. Also in the picture is John Daly and goalkeeping legends Alan Rough and Pat Jennings.
The first match for Scotland took place on Wednesday 09 February.
As normal, the TA select had organised a fans match against the Northern Ireland fans. The match took place at Irishtown Stadium and the TA Select organisers kindly invited the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal to share the stage.
Our chosen charity was “Shine A Light” who are a voluntary organisation focused on improving the “Quality of Life” of young children diagnosed with cancer and are who operate in Northern Ireland.
Both the Amalgamation of Northern Irish Supporters Clubs and the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal donated £500 to the charity.
Our picture shows Dorothy Wilson and Jim Rainey (AONISC) (centre two) presenting a cheque to Stewart McAfee (second from right) who was accepting on behalf of Shine A Light. Also in the picture is John Daly and goalkeeping legends Alan Rough and Pat Jennings.
The Sunshine Appeal appreciated Alan Rough’s offer of help in the future, one that we’re sure we’ll take him up on. Thanks, Alan!
Report: Dorothy Wilson
