Despite being five points adrift of Scottish Premier League leaders, Aberdeen, Ronny Delia's men will this afternoon wear jerseys emblazoned with a tribute to victims of Ireland's Great Famine.
In a statement, Celtic chief executive Peter Lawell said that the club is 'inextricably linked' to the period in Ireland's history.
"The origins of Celtic Football Club are inextricably linked to the Great Famine and it is right that we once again join in this commemoration" the statement released by the club explains.
"Celtic was formed by immigrants and to help people in real need, many whose families had escaped the devastation of the Great Famine.
"We should never forget the devastating impact this event had on the lives of so many millions of people and we are pleased again to play our part in this year’s memorial."
#Celtic commemorate an Gorta Mór (the Great Hunger) by wearing National Famine Memorial Day logo on shirts v #Hearts. pic.twitter.com/UwDLEK4IAo
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Celtic host Hearts this afternoon to try cut the gap on the league leaders, but will know the support may not be behind them.
An attendance of 13,591 journeyed to see Celtic make short work of Raith Rovers on Wednesday. Celtic Park had not seen as low an attendance in 21 years.
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