On 29th May the Republic of Ireland will look to build on their first game under Giovanni Trapattoni. They play Colombia in an international friendly in London, at Craven Cottage (home of Fulham Football Club), and hoards of Irish fans are expected to pack the stands and sing their hearts out for the occasion.

Speaking at the recent AGM of the Celtic & Irish Cultural Society, Chairman, John Nolan, explained that it had been a very challenging year for the Society.