AICSC Celebrates 25th Annual Charity Dinner

On Saturday, 3 October 2026, the Association of Irish Celtic Supporters Clubs (AICSC) held its 25th Annual Charity Dinner at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel in Athlone.

In keeping with the founding ethos of Celtic Football Club, the AICSC has always maintained a strong commitment to community, charitable work and supporting those in need. This commitment is reflected throughout the country on an almost weekly basis through the fundraising and community initiatives undertaken by our member Celtic Supporters Clubs.

The AICSC is extremely proud of its long-standing relationship with the Celtic Foundation and remains committed to supporting the Foundation and its work in any way possible.

The Annual Charity Dinner is about much more than raising money for worthy causes. It provides an invaluable opportunity for members of Celtic Supporters Clubs from every corner of Ireland to come together, renew friendships and share their passion for Celtic in a fantastic atmosphere.

The event was made even more special by the presence of two Celtic legends, Tosh McKinlay and Peter Grant. Both gave their time freely and enthusiastically, mingling with supporters, chatting with fans and posing for photographs alongside the League Trophy and Scottish Cup.

Both players spoke passionately about their love for Celtic and entertained the audience with stories and anecdotes from their playing careers. Their memories provided supporters with a fascinating insight into their experiences at the club and created a wonderful connection between past and present generations of Celtic supporters.

Following the dinner, speeches and raffle, the entertainment continued with a fantastic performance from The Druid Ballad Band. They soon had the room on its feet, with supporters singing and dancing along to the music. The evening also included a poignant moment of solidarity, as those attending paid tribute with a rousing round of applause to the under-siege residents of the Garvaghy Road.

An event of this scale simply could not take place without the dedication and commitment of the many members and volunteers who give their time behind the scenes.

The AICSC would like to extend its sincere thanks to all our members, volunteers and Association Committee members who worked tirelessly to ensure another hugely successful Charity Dinner. The amount of work involved in organising the event, preparing the room, producing the dinner programme, arranging the music, securing prizes and managing the many other details is colossal. However, it is undoubtedly worthwhile when it results in such an enjoyable and memorable evening for everyone in attendance.

A massive thank you and sincere appreciation must also go to all the staff at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel for their professionalism and hospitality. We would also like to acknowledge the generous sponsorship that helped make the Annual Dinner Programme possible, as well as the tremendous assistance provided by Athlone CSC in the lead-up to the event and with the preparation of the room on the day itself.

Most importantly, we would like to thank everyone who attended and all of the Celtic Supporters Clubs who travelled from across Ireland to make the evening such a memorable occasion.

The success of the AICSC Charity Dinner is a testament to the strength, generosity and togetherness of the Celtic supporters’ family in Ireland.

Until next year.

Hail Hail!