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News from the Celtic League:

The option of independence could become more of a viable concept if the UK breaks its own umbilical with the EU. It is not just in Scotland that this is being postulated but as this ITV News (Channel Islands) indicates the possibility of Jersey of a confederation of both Jersey and Guernsey going it alone would be practical (link):

News from Kernow Matters To Us:

'Kernow Matters to Us' (KMTU) sent members to speak at the recent hearing and examination of the so called 'Cornwall Local Plan' held in Newquay.

This was run by an unelected Planning Inspector sent down from Bristol.

It was apparent from the outset that the developers from up country were being given preferential treatment.

Kernow cannot sustain the level of housing proposed.

This has resulted in the following letter of complaint being sent by one of our members to the government.

"Dear Sir,

Earlier this month Transceltic reported that in the run up to the elections for the Northern Ireland Assembly the Gaelic League had identified candidates by name who support the Irish Language and promoted them as part of the #GaelVóta campaign. Information on every political party and each election candidate officially supporting the three main Irish-language commitments were published on Conradh na Gaeilge’s website. In a stunning advance for the Irish Language,  the #GaelVóta campaign has borne fruit.

With the future of the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway in jeopardy earlier this year, after Douglas Borough Council announced that they would no longer operate the service, Isle of Man Transport has secured a license to run the world famous heritage system for this season.

News from Kernow Matters To Us:

This late afternoon, 'Kernow Matters to Us' (KMTU) has been in receipt of several 'urgent' emails and telephone calls from representatives of the press and general media informing that the nose of the cliffside carving said to represent 'Merlin' contracted at Tintagel Castle by English Heritage has been allegedly smashed away by persons unknown.

Accordingly, we issue the following written response to all inquiries:

News from the Celtic Legue:

I highlighted our concerns expressed via the General Secretary to the EU about the activities of so called super trawlers that fish globally but have been particularly active in a stretch of waters spanning North Scotland – the West of Ireland – to West Africa.

Some countries are tackling this type of predatory attack on their resources. Large countries like Australia and small comparatively poor countries like Palau whose attempts to tackle aggressive illegal fishing by Chinese fleets I highlighted recently (links below).

Just a few hours ago Barcelona won the Spanish football Copa Del Rey final 2-0 against Sevilla at Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid. It was a proud moment for the Barcelona fans who waved Estelada flags to celebrate the victory. The pro-Catalan independence flags have become a common sight at Barcelona’s home matches in recent years during an upswing of separatist sentiment in Catalonia which is situated to the north-east of Spain.

Prestatyn is a seaside town on the Irish Sea coast of north-east Wales. Evidence points to the location of the present town having been occupied since prehistoric times. Prehistoric tools have been found in the caves of nearby Craig Fawr. The Romans were stationed in the area. The Normans built a castle here which was destroyed by Owain Gwynedd in 1167. In the 19th and 20th centuries the town became a popular seaside tourist destination.

News from the Celtic League:

The General Secretary of the Celtic League has written a strongly worded protest to the EU Fisheries Commissioner about the untrammelled exploitation of global fishery resources by EU conglomerates.

The EU legitimises the destruction of fish stocks often using its economic clout to pressure smaller countries such as those of West Africa to allow its trawlers access.

Standing proudly in the Manx Musuem (Manx: Thie Tashtee Vannin) for over a century the skeleton of The Irish Elk has had pride of place. Over recent months Manx National Heritage (Manx: Eiraght Ashoonagh Vannin) the organisation responsible for protecting and promoting the Isle of Man’s heritage and culture, has undertaken detailed study, cleaning and conservation work on the Giant Deer. Much of this significant work has been tackled by Manx National Heritage’s conservator Chris Weeks.