In 1889, Michael Davitt was named Celtic's second Patron. He was also invited to lay the centre sod of turf, imported from Donegal, at the opening of the new Celtic Park in 1892. An IRB man, Land League founder, Politician, International Speaker, GAA enthusiast and Celtic fan - Michael Davitt had an incredible life. In this episode, I explore what his position at Celtic can tell us about the early identity of the club and what parallels can be drawn between his beliefs and those of the Celtic founding fathers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Liam-Kelly/e/B081T6RN6D/ - To purchase any of my four books, please visit this link. Michael Davitt's story features in Take Me To Your Paradise and is mentioned in Walfrid & The Bould Bhoys.

*Thanks to Michael Davitt Museum (Co Mayo) for their ongoing information and for sending a comic on the life of the great man, which helped to create this episode. Check out their website by clicking HERE