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Scotland, as with other Celtic nations, has many prehistoric remains. Many will be familiar with the ancient Neolithic stone monuments, such as the Callanish Stones, on Lewis (Scottish Gaelic: Leodhas), which are thought to date from 4000 to 2600BC. Now a new illustrated booklet has been published with aim of exploring the archaeology of Scotland's lost timber halls and timber circles.  It has been created by Forestry and Land Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Coilltearachd agus Fearann Alba) and Archaeology Scotland.

News from the Gaelic League:

An Coimisinéar Teanga (Language Commisioner) has published an Annual Report which finds that RTÉ is not fulfilling its statutory obligations under the Broadcasting Act 2009 by failing to provide a comprehensive range of television programming in Irish. 

President of Conradh na Gaeilge Dr. Niall Comer said;

News from the Celtic League:

The most widely spoken of the Celtic languages, Welsh is arguably the most secure with the brightest future. The Welsh language is integral to Wales’ culture and society. It is the only language that is de jure official in any part of the United Kingdom (with English being de facto official). It is estimated that 25% of the Welsh population now speak the language, with roughly 15% speaking Welsh daily as their first language of choice.”  Brown UCCF (Welsh Language Society)

News from the Celtic League:

"Police chief: Hangover from holiday hordes costs us money"

With an estimated 11 million people headed our way over the coming holiday season, and with other British areas calling for tourist taxes such as Edinburgh, Liverpool, the Highlands of Scotland, Brighton following arrangements in overseas areas, resorts, cities and so on, we again call for a Cornwall Tourist Tax to assist impoverished locals pay for the extra demands tourists make on services.

Grŵp ar gyfer cefnogwyr pêl-droed Cymru sy’n cefnogi annibyniaeth i Gymru. (A group for Welsh fans that support Independence for our Nation and our team) - FaceBook Page of Welsh Football Fans For Independence

Hundreds of football fans took to the streets of Cardiff last week demanding independence for Wales. The demonstration in the nation’s capital was spearheaded by the group " Welsh Football Fans For Independence". 

Loch Ness (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis) is a freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands (A' Ghàidhealtachd). It is, of course, famous throughout the world for being home to the mysterious, elusive, large aquatic animal known as the Loch Ness Monster affectionately known by the nickname Nessie (Niseag). There is no doubt that Nessie brings many visitors to the loch. However, there is much more to Loch Ness than the monster. It is a place of great beauty and has been described as a photographers paradise surrounded as it is by spectacular scenery.

News from the Celtic League:

The Celtic League have protested about the treatment of two members of the US ‘Vets for Peace’ organisation.  Ken Mayers (82) and Tarak Kauff (77) were arrested at Shannon Airport in Ireland. The details of the arrest and subsequent Court appearance are given in the article below.  US Vets for Peace are committed to peaceful protest and the Celtic League have written to Ireland's Minister for Justice and Equality, Charles Flanagan expressing concern at the treatment of two peace activists by the Irish Justice system:

Praying the Keeills (Manx Gaelic: Goaill Padjer Ec Ny Shenn Chialteenyn) takes place on the Isle of Man (Mannin) between Sat 18th - Sat 25th May 2019. The annual Praying the Keeills Week, incorporates visits to a number of ancient, holy sites across the Island. The historical keeill (Manx Gaelic: church, kirk) is a Christian chapel built during the 8th - 12th century. Mostly very small, the earliest examples were built of earth sods, others were larger and made of stone.