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25th September 2015
11:40pm BST

The club have worn the symbol on their jerseys for the last number of years, and according to Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell, remembering The Great Famine is important to the club,
“The origins of Celtic Football Club are inextricably linked to the Great Famine and it is right that we once again join in this commemoration." "Celtic was formed by immigrants and to help people in real need, many whose families had escaped the devastation of the Great Famine." "We should never forget the devastating impact this event had on the lives of so many millions of people and we are pleased again to play our part in this year’s memorial."
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