The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council hosted a civic reception at the Guildhall this week to mark five years of impactful work by the Celtic FC Foundation across Derry and Ireland. The event brought together key representatives from the Foundation, including Chief Executive Tony Hamilton, Head of Programmes Donna-Marie Henry, and former Celtic players Bobby Petta and John Hartson. The Celtic FC Foundation is the charitable arm of Celtic Football Club and over the last five years has delivered a wide range of initiatives aimed at tackling poverty, inequality and social exclusion locally and internationally. Guests were formally welcomed by the Mayor, who acknowledged the Foundation’s contribution to supporting communities and improving lives throughout the region. Mayor Ruairí McHugh commended the Foundation’s commitment to partnership working and its ability to engage communities through the power of football. “It was a great honour to welcome the Celtic FC Foundation to the Guildhall to mark five years of their outstanding work across Derry, the wider North West region and across Ireland. The foundation truly reflects the values of compassion, inclusion and social justice and their commitment to supporting our local communities here in the city and district. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the team on their hard work over the last five years and I look forward to seeing their continued positive impact in the years ahead,” he said. PICTURED BELOW: Celtic FC Foundation's Gary Stannett addressing the attendance at the Guildhall, Derry on Thursday night. We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the
IN PICTURES: Reception celebrates Celtic FC Foundation’s work across Derry and Ireland
Foundation leaders and club legends John Hartson and Bobby Petta join local dignitaries to mark half a decade of social justice initiatives
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The Mayor, Ruairi McHugh addressing the attendance at the Celtic FC Foundation's event in the Guildhall on Thursday evening. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
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The Mayor, Ruairi McHugh pictured with representatives of Celtic FC Foundation to the Guildhall on Thursday evening before the 'Celtic FC Foundation in Ireland' event. At front are John Hartson, Tony Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer, Celtic FC Foundation and Bobby Petta. At back are Gillian Gallacher, Dan Gorman, Felix Healy, MC for the event, Sean Thornton, Celtic FC Foundation and Oisin Quinn.
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The Mayor, Ruairi McHugh making a special presentation to Celtic superstars Bobby Petta and John Hartson at the Guildhall on Thursday evening.
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Celtic FC Foundation CEO, Tony Hamilton thanking the Mayor Ruairi McHugh before Thursday night's event in the Guildhall, Derry.
