Playing for the Hoops by Aidan Donaldson

Playing for the Hoops by Aidan Donaldson

Dr Aidan Donaldson is a leading academic, commentator, social justice worker and Celtic supporter. He has published widely on a range of subjects including philosophy, education and social justice, as well as on culture and identity in Ireland and Scotland. He is a human rights activist and a representative for the Catholic Church on numerous bodies in Ireland. As co-ordinator of the radical justice group, Project Zambia, he has visited Africa on numerous occasions helping to establish links with the missions among the victims of poverty and injustice including street children, orphans and those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. Aidan recently left his post as chaplain and teacher at St Mary's Christian Brothers Grammar School to establish a volunteering centre for social justice and advocacy in Belfast to work with the homeless, migrants and other vulnerable groups.

 He is founder and current chairperson of An Brathair Walfrid CSC and lives in Belfast. In 2016 Aidan Donaldson won the prestigious The Tablet's 175th Anniversary Award for his writing on Catholic Social Teachings.