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Conradh na Gaeilge (The Gaelic League) is hailing the modest commitment to Irish Medium education in the Gaeltacht (Irish Speaking Areas) announced by Dublin. That said, this government has proven time and time again that it is no friend to Gaelic. A government which has mastered the art of benign neglect toward the ancient Celtic tongue of the land, Ireland’s most precious asset.

There's a special treat for ornithologists later this month, with a joint presentation organised by members of both the Manx Ornithological Society and the local charity Manx Bird Life.

This inaugural conference, which celebrates the Island's population of wild birds, will be introduced by the Lieutenant Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, before a number of experts will discuss a range of subjects at the Manx Museum lecture theatre.

Earlier this year Conradh na Gaeilge (The Gaelic League) flexed its electoral strategy skills in the run up to the elections for the Northern Ireland Assembly. The League supported candidates responsive to the concerns of the Irish language community and supporters of the Gaelic Language. 

At this time of year Scotland faces the winter storms that bite into its coastline. This is true of Orkney (Scottish Gaelic: Arcaibh), an archipelago situated off the north coast of Scotland. While the erosion caused by these stormy seas combined with high tides can be a threat, they can also reveal some long held ancient secrets. Such as when recently an 8th century Pictish stone was found in an eroding cliff face in on the east Mainland coast of Orkney. Mainland is the largest island in the Orkney group. 

News from the Celtic League:

The independence supporting Scottish daily newspaper ‘The National’ is pledging its support to a project to create an Iron Age visitor attraction to rival attractions in other Celtic countries.

The Caithness Broch site project has already attracted widespread support online and it’s hoped the momentum will see a visitor centre and spin off further research about the iconic site.

The National says:

Edinburgh (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann), the capital city of Scotland (Alba) is preparing to celebrate Robert Louis Stevenson Day. This is an annual celebration and an important date on Edinburgh’s literary calendar. It marks the birthday of the Edinburgh writer with a week full of events leading up to the date.

News from Kernow Matters To Us:

Kernow

5 mis Du, 2016

ANGER INCREASES FOLLOWING ILL THOUGHT OUT WORDS

Quote of the week: '....the Parties shall refrain from policies or practices aimed at assimilation of persons belonging to national minorities against their will and shall protect these persons from any action aimed at such assimilation. Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities Article 5(2)

A sword and targe belonging to Bonnie Prince Charlie and recovered following Culloden have gone on public display at Perth Museum. Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s intricately decorated sword  and targe (Highland shield) are touring ahead of the opening of the Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The targe, is an elaborately decorated small shield with a finely sculptured head of Medusa at its centre.

News from Kernow Matters To Us:

The Cornish and supporters blocked the A388 at Polson Bridge on Sunday 30 October, 2016. So what next?

The arrogance of Sajid Javid MP

News from Manx Language Development Officer for Culture Vannin:

The annual Ned Maddrell Lecture, which is free, features a guest speaker discussing a minority language situation that has a relevance to Manx Gaelic. This year it will be held on Saturday 26th November 2016 at Tynwald Mills Conference Centre at 2pm. The lecture will be on language transmission within the family in Gaidhlig-speaking communities in the Western Isles and will be delivered by Dr Cassie Smith-Christmas; the title is: