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With the voyage of the replica Viking boat Odin's Raven no more than a distant memory for some, members of the Friends of Manx National Heritage at the House of Manannan relived this unique journey, which formed part of the celebrations of Millennium Year, by watching the original documentary made in 1979.

After a brief introduction by Development and Administration Officer Nicola Pemberton, the audience was transported back more than thirty years to relive the highs and lows of its crew as they crossed the seas from Norway to the Isle of Man.

For over 22 years the Savannah Irish Festival has been bringing traditional Irish Music, Laughter and Dance to Savannah.

The elegant 18th century city of Savannah is the host of the Savannah Irish Festival held February 13th thru 15th at the Savannah Civic Center.  Featuring Celtic Musical acts, Irish Dance and a Friday night Ceili (Gaelic for Party).

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Getting the News media We deserve

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

The remark by Peter Karran, MHK, about the Isle of Man having a ‘Mickey Mouse’ news media may be dismissed as just a throwaway remark in the Keys during one of Mr Karran’s interminable clashes with the establishment.

However, as we remarked in an early item for CL News the alacrity with which a government spokesman denigrated Mr Karran and praised the press must beg the question; Has the Manx media become ‘a creature’ of government?

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League Follow-up on Prison Concerns

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The Council of Europe (CPT) and the United Nations Special rapporteur have been asked to inquire into circumstances at Maghaberry Prison.

The correspondence from the Celtic League is a follow up to concerns raised with Justice Minister, David Ford, MLA earlier this week.

The text of the correspondence to the two bodies is set out below:

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Milibands Mates: In Bed with the Merchants of Death

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Ed Miliband adopted the moral high ground somewhat when he revealed during a pre-election sound-bite earlier this week that he intended to take a tough line with tax havens.

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Irish GCSE Back on England and Wales Curriculum in Two Years

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Irish will be back on the GCSE curriculum for England and Wales in two years time it has been revealed.

The language was removed from the school system in 2013 at a time when Coláiste na nGael said there was ‘rising demand’ for the course.

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Military Cadets: Abuse Goes on as Child Commissioners Mark Time

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The Children’s Commissioner for Wales (CCW) has acknowledged concerns communicated to their Office in the past two months by the Celtic League outlining issues with military cadet forces.

Similar letters were sent to child welfare bodies in the other Celtic countries (see link):

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Milibrand Biting the Hand that Feeds Him!

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The Isle of Man’s probity as a financial services centre has come under attack from United Kingdom Labour Party Leader, Ed Miliband (see link below).

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DHA Respond on Anti-Money Laundering Queries

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The Department of Home Affairs have responded to queries raised by the Celtic League one month ago about a new Anti Money Laundering ‘Code’. The League had raised issues of ‘clarity’, ‘penalties’ and ‘professional accountability.

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GCHQ ‘Have Form’ When it Comes to Snooping on Ireland

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Documents released by the ‘whistleblower’ Edward Snowden in late November 2014 revealed that the UK spy facility at GCHQ was targeting undersea cable communications between Ireland and the United Kingdom.

As is usual when such revelations emerge the Irish government (i.e. its Departments of Justice and Communications) wanted to say as little as possible about the issue.