Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Celtic Plc have settled approximately 20 legal claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club (file photo).Ryan Byrne/INPHO FreeCeltic Boys Club Settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club historical abuse cases Most claims now settled with further agreements to be formalised. 5.05pm, 1 Apr 2025 Share options LAWYERS SAY AROUND 20 legal claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club in Scotland have been settled for a seven-figure sum after victims’ “voices were heard”. Thompsons Solicitors is acting for around 30 former Celtic Boys Club players and said about 70% of the cases have been settled by Celtic Plc. The firm expects further settlements in the coming weeks. The case relates to abuse at the youth club, which was not formally affiliated with Scottish giants Celtic Football Club, by two convicted paedophiles. Advertisement Laura Connor, partner at Thompsons Solicitors, said: “Our clients trusted us to fight for them on these difficult cases and ensure their voices were heard. “This litigation has been made far more complex and lengthy by the defender, while our clients have acted with resolute dignity throughout. “At long last they have achieved success and can take this compensation as confirmation that Celtic Boys Club was indeed inextricably linked to Celtic Football Club.” A judge previously gave the go-ahead for the group legal action at Scotland’s highest civil court, the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Lawyers acting for Celtic Plc had argued in court that the action should not be allowed to proceed, arguing the boys club was an entirely separate entity, but judge Paul Arthurson ruled the case could go ahead. Celtic FC have been contacted for comment and have previously said they are “appalled by any form of historic abuse”. A report in 2021 said Scottish football clubs should make an “unreserved” public apology to those who suffered historical child sex abuse. The Scottish Football Association commissioned a review in 2016 following an “unprecedented” number of allegations of sexual abuse, related mainly to the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club historical abuse cases”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club historical abuse cases”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... Celtic Boys Club News in 60 seconds Freethe dupont incident 'The backlash myself and Porter and our families got was probably enough punishment for us' Ireland assistant coach to miss Greece double-header due to passport issue O'Mahony returns to training ahead of Munster's trip to La Rochelle Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations player of the championship FreeHigh Court Former Limerick hurler awarded close to €950K in damages over workplace accident Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth poised for Aintree Hurdle rematch Freesquad update Cian Prendergast's return to training planned for next week Munster set to appeal against Alex Nankivell's red card AnalysisNumber 10 Munster's Jack Crowley cleverly bosses the Test in the West Murray Kinsella Dates For Diary Here's this week's GAA inter-county schedule and TV coverage FreeHigh Court Former Limerick hurler awarded close to €950K in damages over workplace accident more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account