01/09/2026
Next in the On The Road Again series we look at the journey of the North Kildare Celtic Supporters Club
North Kildare CSC is still a relatively new club. We formed in 2019. We are based in Maynooth, Co. Kildare and our home is the Newtown Inn. Our first chairperson was Stephen McEvoy who put out the call to Celtic fans in the North Kildare area to meet. Following this meeting we officially started as a CSC. Stephen handed over the reigns to current chairperson John McHale, who also is the current merchandise officer for the AICSC.
Although a relatively new club, many of our members have been travelling to games for decades. We have strong ties with AICSC since our founding and many of our members have attended the annual Charity Dinner dance since it began all those years ago. The AICSC has been very helpful to us, firstly helping us get setup, then helping with tickets. However the greatest strength of the association is the camaraderie and friendships made with fellow Celts throughout the 32 counties of Ireland and beyond.
As a club we have had many great days. Members travel to every home game and many European games. There have been many memorable trips to paradise and the Hearts title decider last year was probably the highlight so far. We have also been fortunate to host two AICSC delegate meetings where we have welcomed CSCโs from all over Ireland to our home in the Newtown Inn.
Following in the ethos of Celtic's charitable roots we as a CSC also hold many fundraising initiatives to support local, national and Celtic charities.
We also run many great functions as a club and we love giving local musical acts the stage. Weโve had great days with Gary Lawlor, The Auld Brigade, Catalpa, Daniel Doherty and Conor Durkan to name a few.
One of the high points was having an Evening with John Hartson in 2024. Last year we also had the legendary Gary รg over to entertain members for a night. Our next big event outside the Rangers games will take place on Friday October 2nd when we welcome Gary รg back to Kildare. All celtic fans are welcome at any of our events.
We look forward to growing as a club in the coming years and all the craic along the road following the Bhoys. If you are in the area it is worth calling in as we show all Celtic games and a warm welcome awaits you.
Hail Hail from all in North Kildare CSC.