Many Celtic fans make the pilgrimage over to Parkhead from Ireland weekly and will also have a vested interest in their national team. Liam Scales, Mikey Johnston and Bosun Lawal all represent the Boys in Green at international level. Celtic have also been heavily steeped in Irish identity since their inception, creating a special connection between the club and the Emerald Isle. Regarding their national team, the Republic of Ireland has been on an eight-month search for a new manager after Stephen Kenny departed in November 2023. John O’Shea was left to steady the ship in the meantime; howeve…