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The 1937 Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na  hÉireann) proclaims under Article 8.1 “The Irish Language as the national language is the first official language”. Irish Gaelic received full status in the EU in 2007 but since that time, with the connivance of the Irish government, derogation has been in place. Derogation has the effect of exempting the institutions of the EU from providing full translation of official documents into Irish and providing translation services for the Celtic tongue as is required for all other official EU languages.

Problems found during refuelling in Reactor 1 of Wylfa Nuclear Power Station (Welsh: Atomfa'r Wylfa) in Anglesey (Ynys Môn), North Wales has forced the plant to shut down. As reported today (10 March 2015) in the Welsh newspaper the Daily Post a Magnox spokeswoman said: "After preliminary investigations it is now expected that Reactor 1 will be offline for approximately four weeks.

The swing away from the Labour Party towards the SNP (Scottish National Party) ahead of the UK General Election on May 7th continues to gain momentum. The days when the Labour Party could arrogantly depend on votes from their old Scottish heartlands has gone. Deservedly so, because Scottish Labour has shown itself to be no more than minor branch of the London based Labour Party. They have proven themselves to have absolutely no loyalty whatsoever to Scotland.

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Manx Registered Companies Under Spotlight in Dail

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

The anti-austerity programme in Ireland is surrounded with controversy and nothing is more contentious than the decision to meter and charge for water.

A number of anti-water charges demonstrators are currently in jail and the situation seems set to escalate.

We can also reveal that allegations have been made about a number of Manx registered companies (Millington and Clyde Properties) in the Dail.

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Travellers: Pickles Urged Not to Heed Pressure For More Discrimination

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

In its most recent report on the United Kingdom the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (in 2009) raised particular concern about the plight of Roma/Gypsies and Irish Travellers. The Rights Body said:

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Irish Government Say ‘We are Neutral’ – But Ink is Scarcely Dry on the Brit-Irish Agreement!

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

The Irish Government is committed to the policy of military neutrality the Minister of State for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan, told the Dail yesterday. He was speaking during a debate which saw an attempt by Sinn Fein to introduce a Bill which would enshrine neutrality in the Irish Constitution.

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The Public Love the Idea of Means Testing and Cutting Benefits … But!

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

THE PUBLIC LOVE THE IDEA OF MEANS TESTING AND CUTTING BENEFITS BUT!

On of the most radical proposals being pursued by the Manx government at present is a plan to reform Welfare and Pensions.

This interesting article comes from the Breton website 7SEIZH. It looks at the work of the ACB44 (agence culterelle bretonne) based in Nantes, Brittany. In particular it focuses on the questions that are being put to candidates standing in Loire-Atlantique ahead of the forthcoming elections in regard to support for Breton culture and history in the Loire-Atlantique.

A plan to develop the Isle of Man (Mannin) into an example of sustainable living has been officially launched. The EcoVannin initiative, is a joint venture between environmental groups, local businesses and Government departments. The aim is to encourage cooperation and long-term planning to preserve the environment and achieve sustainable economic growth. The group’s priorities have been divided into categories that include: business, energy, food, the environment, transport, media and Government.

News from BZH New York:

St - Patrick 2015, March 14-21

BZH NY is proud to welcome Bagad Bro Landerne musicians, and Cercle Celtique Eskell An Elorn dancers to the city.

During the week of March 16-21, 2015, BZH New York will host 60 Celtic musicians and dancers from the groups Bagad Bro Landern and Cercle Eskell an Elorn from Brittany, France, as they march in New York City's 254th St Patrick's Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17th.