Our club is officially affiliated with the Celtic Supporters Association, and aims to be a strong focal point for every supporter and fan of the green half of Glasgow, a passion for the green and white hoops adopted by citizens of Barga, who, under difficult circumstances in the past emigrated in great numbers to Scotland, and along with their descendants, return each year to visit their country of origin. The reason for this pairing, which might seem bizarre and unusual to outsiders, is nevertheless simple and taken for granted, and can be written within the pages of a book whose purpose occasionally plays across events over a distant period of time. In fact, it was unavoidable that the story of Barga’s emigration would become involved passionately with the prestigious Celtic Football Club, founded in 1888 by Brother Walfrid in order to create funds for the poor Catholic communities of the east end of Glasgow populated by Irish immigrants.
Barga Celtic Supporters Club is thus one of the many expressions of a very particular territorial reality, a seed of an established and unbreakable bond between Barga and Scotland, which has old origins and has been strengthened over time. A marvellous union of remarkable humanity which has not developed only in one single direction for celebration. It has enabled to unite the sense of recognition of the town of Barga to the nation of Scotland along with the high regard the institutions of Scotland have for the community of Barga, and is a returned thank you by our citizens to the Scottish contribution.
It is therefore no surprise that under our old Chestnut trees of the Tuscan-Emilian Appennines, there thrives a further sense of belonging to an ancient world, pulsating with images derived from tartan colours and the war anthems that bagpipes have often launched against the invading English.It is not entirely difficult to travel through this background and find oneself physically catapulted into our modern era and rejoice at a goal scored against the loyalist and establishment club of Rangers.
If you wish to share this passion with us, the doors are open. Our mission will be to find a base where we can see Celtic games on television and gather socially over a few good pints of beer; organise trips to Glasgow to experience the games at the magnificent “Celtic Park” or as the Bhoys call it “Paradise”; and organise events which could lead to authentic missions of charity. All of this just to soak up the full essence and the true spirit of the fantastic world of Celtic Football Club.
Mon the Hoops!!!
It’s with great anticipation and pride that we announce that the 1st National Meeting for Italian Celtic Supporters Clubs will be held in Barga on the 17th and 18th of April 2010. In the file below you can find the agenda for the two days where we will host our friends from the Italian Celts in order to lay the foundations for a strong group of Italian hoops.
Particularly on Saturday 17th April, 7.30 pm at Trattoria da Riccardo: Social dinner open to all including non-members. On Sunday 18th April, 10.00 am at Sports Ground at Castelvecchio Pascoli: Football match Barga CSC v Italian Celts, anyone who wants to join the two events is welcome.. Just contact the club!!
E’ con grande entusiasmo ed orgoglio che vi comunichiamo che il 1° MEETING NAZIONALE dei Celtic Supporters Club italiani si terrà a Barga nei giorni del 17 e 18 aprile 2010. In allegato trovate il calendario dettagliato delle iniziative che animeranno queste due giornate in cui ospiteremo gli amici dell’Italian Celts in per fonderci in un unico battaglione bianco-verde.
Barga Celtic Supporters Club Via del sasso, 15 55051 – Barga (Lucca) Italy – their site is here | email: bargaceltic@gmail.com | tel. +39 340.4020609 (Presidente) | tel. +39 348.7339168 (Segretario)
It is really great that Barga has embraced the hooped history of Glasgow. As a very regular visitor to Barga over the past 33 years, and as a member, and past president, of the Lonestar Celtic Supporters Club in Dallas, Texas, this is wonderful news. Celtic Supporters clubs are a wonderful community of diverse and interesting people, and I hope that the group in Barga thrives. If any of you are ever in Texas, you must let us know. At least you do not have the problem we have out here in Texas where the typical starting time for an Old Firm game is 6:30 a.m.!