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Has the Manx Government the Stomach for a Fight? We Doubt It.

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In the cacophony of abuse about ‘daring’ to challenge the title of the Lt. Governor or the suggestion that the IOM Constabulary should have more of a Manx identity, another resolution at this years Mec Vannin AGM was overlooked.

The resolution called for a more vigorous stance to be taken by the Manx Government with the UK over territorial limits and sea-bed mineral rights.

This wording said:

“This AGM:

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Islanders’ Petition: Details Now Released

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The group from Orkney and Shetland who are pursuing a petition in the Courts against discredited MP Alistair Carmichael have released a link at which full details of the basis of their court action can be found. The link is here.

The groups attempt to raise £60,000 to launch the petition and cover any potential costs has been a huge success and with 20 days still to run the petition has raised over £55,000.

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Opposition Grows to Glasgow Orange March

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Almost 30,000 people have signed one petition condemning Glasgow City Council for allowing the Orange Order to effectively take over George Square in the City tomorrow for a so-called ‘Orangefest’. Meanwhile another petition calling for all sectarian marches to be banned from the city has attracted 25,000 signatures so far.

A link to the two petitions is here:

Hold GCC to account on Orangefest – the people of Glasgow say ‘No More!’

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Film and Files on the Easter Rising

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When the Celtic League gathered in Dublin for its AGM this year in April, despite it being twelve months away, the centenary of the Easter Rising was very much in everyone’s mind.

The building we met in (Conradh na Gaeilge in Harcourt Street ) was the old HQ of Sinn Fein and as part of the social interaction for delegates after the business sessions were over the focus was very much on the history of the Rising.

Manx trad power group Barrule has been exploring pastures new recently, after a visit to the music industry's WOMEX event in 2013 attracted attention to the trio's unique style of music, which reflects the Island's musical heritage in a contemporary fashion.

WOMEX is an annual showcase where musicians promote their music to industry professionals from around the world, and is a great opportunity to attend conferences, collect awards and network.

As many reflect upon World War I, members of Rushen Heritage Trust have been concentrating their efforts in bringing the memories of those involved with the Women's Internment Camp during World War II, to a wider audience.

It's difficult to imagine these days the impact this had on the area, as thousands of women were forcibly removed from their homes in the UK, and sent to the Isle of Man under the classification of 'enemy aliens'. Some were also joined by their children.

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MOD and DOT: Aviation Safety Queries

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The Celtic League has submitted queries to both the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department of Transport (DOT) seeking information about their funding of the Airprox Board.

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Mann: Clarification Sought on Police Amendment Proposals

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The Celtic League has written to the Isle of Man Department of Home Affairs about the consultation announced this week on a new Police (Amendment) Bill 2015.

The League is seeking additional information which they say is germane to making the consultation meaningful.

Here is a link to view the website Patrimoine de Bretagne. It is well worth a visit. The creators have initially identified 150 sites across the five departments of Brittany, Information concerning these 150 sites with historical summaries as well as details on visiting are on a website which is still being finalised.

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Statement from the Release Seamus Daly Campaign

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Seamus Daly

Published 17th Feb 2015

The court’s decision today to further remand Seamus Daly into custody, based on the assertions by the prosecution that a further 6 weeks was needed to obtain analytics and perhaps up to a further 4 months to obtain other material from the 26 Counties can only be viewed as a stalling tactic and disingenuous.