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The National, the newspaper that bills itself "The Newspaper that Supports an Independent Scotland",recently fearured an article by Professor Alan Riach. Dr. Riach, a Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, has written an article that surveys over the centuries Scottish lieterary works that have focused on the Celtic Otherworld. 

The website Irish Tech News has an idea that will fill your days of isolation and "Breathe New Life Into Gaelic":

A recent musical adaptation of the book M is for Manx Cat recently finished its tour of Island venues at the Centenary Centre, with many families enjoying an ingenuous interpretation of the alphabet.

Created by local author Gemma Hjerth and illustrated by Kim Gee, the story revolves around two young children and their Manx granny - and her endeavours to read them an unusual bedtime story. But this is no ordinary tale, as granny takes them, and her audience, on a whirlwind journey through the alphabet; with each letter representing a significant aspect of the Isle of Man.

A glimpse of sunshine during these very bleak times!

The Government of the Isle of Man has announced that it is closing its borders to all but residents. All Manx residents returning from trips abroad (including Britain and Ireland) already have to self isolate for 14 days, even if they are not showing symptoms of the Coronavirus. In the Isle of Man, which is self governing, measures are in place to enforce self-isolation. A 26-year-old on the Island has been arrested for allegedly failing to self-isolate against coronavirus. It is thought the man had just arrived on the island on a ferry.

Kernow

20/03/2020

'Visit Cornwall' perform remarkable mid day U turn! Cornwall Council issue statement! Cornwall is closed!

It would appear that a loud message sent out by the people of Cornwall has been heard!

Cornwall Council have also heeded the warning we have sent to all their senior members and have made a full statement.

AN URGENT APPEAL FROM STEVE DOUBLE MP (St Austell and Newquay)

This morning we are horrified to see that Malcolm Bell, CEO of 'Visit Cornwall' (a private company designed to promote the tourist 'industry in Cornwall for the benefit of its members) again encouraging second homeowners etc to make their way to Cornwall. We condemn this entirely. Already we are seeing instances of inadequate food provisions for our elderly population and on line grocery shopping delayed by weeks.

"DON'T COME TO CORNWALL!" - Doctor Phoebe Heveron, Treliske Hospital

We are pleased to bring to you all the following message from Dr. Heveron, one of our brave and committed doctors here in Cornwall.

These are her words:

"Hello all! Not something I want to post but as a doctor in Treliske I feel like I have to.

Please please please take covid seriously and stop all non essential contact with anyone.

Kernow

19/03/2020

We were deeply shocked to be sent the below screen shots of postings on Facebook by one of our thousands of followers on social media.

Given the extremely limited medical resources available in the Duchy coupled with the Westminster Government's current advice based on scientific opinion, this kind of blatant profiteering places the love of money before life and public safety.

This absorbing publication, issued to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Tynwald Millennium celebrations, offers a unique insight into the history of the Isle of Man from a Norwegian perspective, and a fresh perception from an outsider's point of view.

Written by Jon Leirfall (1899 - 1998), it was launched at a small get-together by Culture Vannin in St John's with the blessing of his family.