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Belfast Celtic

by John Kennedy

Belfast Celtic — the name of this illustrious club evokes proud memories of a succession of players, whose names will be fondly remembered by enthusiasts everywhere — Hamill, Scott, Tully and McAlinden, to name a few.

From its beginnings in 1891 until its untimely end in 1949, this great club, with its unrivalled support, triumphed again and again, accumulating a host of trophies. Irish League Champions fourteen times, Irish Cup winners eight times, City Cup winners eleven times, Gold Cup winners ten times, and a record 31 successive wins (1947/48)
— a remarkable achievement that stands today.

This book documents not only their numerous great moments but also their times of disappointment, and brings alive characters, the like of whom will never be seen again.

This comprehensive record of text and illustrations also makes an important contribution to the social history of the time.