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Est. in 1948, we run a bus to all home & away games. New members and Non members welcome

A Brief History of the Dundee Celtic Travel Club

The beginning - on Tuesday 4th May 1948, an intimation was placed in the Public Notices column of the Dundee Telegraph (on page 7), which read - Celtic Supporters Association (Dundee Branch). Anyone wishing to become a member of the above club, please apply by letter to T.McGovern, Secretary, c/o R.Fraser, 80 Blackness Road, on or before 12th May,

1948. Considering the results of the season just ended, great credit must be paid to the founder members of this Club who had faith and determination to lauch the club at that time. However as we all know, Celtic Supporters are famous for their loyalty and dedication to the cause, and the members in 1948 were exactly the same as the current members who are and always will be "faithful through and through". In the years that have elapsed since 1948 until now, the Dundee Celtic Travel Club have had various premises throughout the city and the mention of these will no doubt bring back fond memories to many. The first premises were in East Hendersons Wynd in a condemned property, one stair up, with very basic conditions as you can imagine, but presided over with great dignity by John Murphy. The joining fee was £1-10 shillings, and every member was obliged to sell at least 5 shillings worth of 'doubles' to generate some revenue for the Club. The redevelopment in 1955 of that part of Dundee meant that new premises had to be found. These were found, courtesy of one John Feeney whom it must be mentioned, was not a Club member. He allowed the Club the use of the Star Ballroom for the monthly meetings, but the stay there was short lived when it became apparent that the bold John was trying to use the members' names and addresses as a base for forming a social club of his own. This became obvious when the police started visiting the members at their homes to check up on them, a situation that was totally unacceptable to the members and therefore the Club was on the move once again. In 1956 the Club rented a two-storey building at 101 Hilltown from the Diocese of Dunkeld, up an opening next to the Plaza cinema and were there for almost 38 years, until 20th March, 1994 when again we had to move, as that whole area came under re-development. The very next day, 21st March, 1994, the Club moved to premises in Lochee, however this was not the success that had been hoped for, and after a relatively short period of 3-4 years, the premises were closed and the Club members were 'homeless' until 2002 when we moved into our current premises, the 67 Club in Raglan Street. I am sure that everyone will be aware of the significance of the Club name. Despite all the moving around, the Travel Club has continued to run transport to every domestic game, both home and away, and will hopefully continue to do so for many years to come.

29/08/2024

What’s your thoughts, guess it could have been a lot worse

29/08/2024

Champions league draw tonight , and with the new format we will play 8 different teams instead of 3.

2 from each pot , 1 home & 1 away.
So what is your prediction or hope for the draw ? 🍀

28/07/2024

Our flag has been on its travels outside of Europe a lot lately with members traveling to see the team in Australia, Japan , South Korea & now across USA.

It has also been to CSC festivals in Las Vegas & Thailand and this is the first time it won’t be coming home again 😢

Luckily we have a spare one, I hope who ever has it will look after it & never just took the flag out of spite to destroy it

27/07/2024

❗️🚍 IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION ❗️🚍

Due to on going road works & diversion

Pick up point for 1st game of the season will be at The Kettledrum instead of Charlie bar

We will still pick up from The Airlie Arms , but please note that parking may be limited due to Utd also playing that day.

⏰ Bus leaves at 12.30

23/07/2024

18/07/2024

Few of our members traveled to Washington for the US tour 🍀

17/06/2024

If anyone is going to this Q&A on Friday, there is also a raffle with some great prizes.

Once again money going to a good cause

13/06/2024

Should be a great night for any Celtic fans in the Dundee area .

The local church is holding a Q&A with Lisbon Lion JIM CRAIG only £10 and it’s for a good cause.

Plus I believe a couple of trophies will be making an appearance for photos 😊 🏆📷

23/05/2024

Anyone in Dundee who wants their photo with the league trophy after the final on Saturday, pop along to the Airlie Arms (dundonald street) there is also live music on

11/05/2024

The northern lights look amazing tonight

20/01/2024

Bus tomorrow for Buckie Game
Leaves at 12.30

18/01/2024

Great read about the club 👍🏼🍀

Football Without Fans – Dundee Celtic Travel Club...https://thecelticstar.com/football-without-fans-dundee-celtic-travel-club/

09/11/2023

🚌 Bus on Sunday
Will be at the earlier time of
11am 🚌

07/11/2023

Our flag is clocking up the miles 😁. Here it is in Madrid ahead of tonight’s game 🍀

Even made the news 👏

17/10/2023

For anyone who has ordered the new polo shirts , I will have them on the bus next Wednesday (remember your money 😉)

27/09/2023

If you know the history 🍀

13/09/2023

Didn’t get as many photos / videos as I was hoping to , so any members who had photos that they will like to share , then please send me them & I’ll add them to the album

13/09/2023

Finally getting around to uploading photos & videos from our 75th Anniversary dinner , which took place on Friday 8th September

08/09/2023

Lovely message on Twitter from Celtic bars , they even found the a copy of the newspaper advert from 1948 when the club was starting 💚

08/09/2023

Tonight is the night , who ready to party ? 😁🍺🎶🍀

06/09/2023

Should be a good night

04/09/2023

Anyone who ordered tickets but not picked them up yet , please let me know as soon as possible so that we can arrange collection.

There is doormen on and you won’t get in with out a ticket .

Address

Dundee

Website

http://www.dundeeceltictravelclub.weebly.com/

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