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05 Apr 2026

Creeslough girl's dreams come true at Celtic's Scottish Cup semi-final win

Eight-year-old Robyn Cannon - a first-class pupil at Scoil Mhuire - was an official mascot for Celtic in their Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Johnstone

Creeslough girl's dreams come true at Celtic's Scottish Cup semi-final win

Robyn Cannon from Creeslough makes her way onto the pitch at Hampden Park with Celtic midfielder Arne Engels

A Creeslough schoolgirl had an Easter Sunday she’ll never forget at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

Eight-year-old Robyn Cannon - a first-class pupil at Scoil Mhuire - was an official mascot for Celtic in their Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Johnstone. 

Robyn met and spoke with Celtic captain Callum McGregor and left-back Greg Taylor beforehand, both of whom took the time to wish her well. Then, Robyn walked out with the Celtic team before kick-off, accompanied by Belgium international Arne Engels, in front of a 58,600 crowd which included her parents Shaun and Lorna.

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Robyn and her parents wish to thank all at Donegal Association of Celtic Supporters Clubs for making her dreams come true. Goals from McGregor, Adam Idah, Jota and a brace from Daizen Maeda sealed a 5-0 win, and Celtic will take on Aberdeen next month in the Scottish Cup final.

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