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8 unusual facts about Birkirkara


Alex Perici Calascione

In 1973 he entered St Aloysius' College in Birkirkara, where he obtained secondary education up to sixth form until 1980.

Balzan M.U.S.E.U.M. Branch

In addition a considerable number of boys come from the parish of St Joseph the Worker in Birkirkara.

Birkirkara

Other town features include the aqueducts built by Grandmaster Wignacourt in the 17th Century and St Helen's basilica, housing Malta's largest church bell.

Birkirkara is the home town of Ex-President Edward Fenech Adami and former Opposition Leader Alfred Sant and also the birthplace of the first president of Malta Anthony Mamo.

Demba Touré

On 4 July 2013 he signed a 2 year contract with the Maltese League Champions, Birkirkara FC a Maltese football club based in Birkirkara.

Dominic Savio

Furthermore, a Youth Centre or "Oratorju" (oratory) dedicated to the same saint is found in Birkirkara.

Edon Hasani

Hasani made his professional debut for Vllaznia Shkodër in the Europa League against Birkirkara on 30 July 2011, coming on as an 88th minute substitute in the 1-0 win.

Trevor Cilia

In the Summer Transfer Market of 2008, Trevor was the main target of several main clubs including Birkirkara and it was the 'Stripes' who won Trevor's signature for two years.


Gareth Sciberras

Gareth Sciberras (born 29 March 1983 in Pietà, Malta) is a professional footballer currently playing for Birkirkara in the Maltese Premier League, where he plays as a midfielder.

Michael Fraser

He has previously played for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Motherwell, Montrose and Birkirkara.

Michael Galea

In the debut of Birkirkara in the UEFA Competitions, Birkirkara was eliminated by the Slovakia’s side, FC Spartak Trnava with a 5-1 score line and Birkirkara’s only goal was scored by Michael Galea.

William Camenzuli

On 5 August 2007, Marsaxlokk and Birkirkara reached an agreement over a swap deal which saw Camenzuli join Marsaxlokk and Shaun Bajada would join Birkirkara.


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