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Immediately after the Armistice with Germany which ended the First World War, a General Election was announced in the so-called United Kingdom. On 14 November it was announced that Parliament would dissolve on 25 November, with elections on 14 December. The Irish General Election of 1918 was that part of the 1918 general election which took place in Ireland. In 1918 the whole of Ireland was a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and was represented in the British Parliament by 105 MPs. It is was significant moment in modern Irish history.

Kernow Football Alliance sidesteps FIFA and England Football Team and joins Confederation of Independent Football Associations (CONIFA)

The best efforts of FIFA and the England Football Team to prevent a Cornwall football team playing internationally have been thwarted with the Kernow Football Alliance now securing membership of CONIFA.

The Confederation of Independent Football Associations is a global umbrella organization for national teams not under the auspices of FIFA – representing nations, minorities, isolated dependencies or cultural regions.

Written on the cliffs of Cornwall's north coast during September, 1914, 'For the Fallen' by Laurence Binyon

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

Plaques at Polzeath between Pentire Point and The Rumps and at Portreath.

You are invited to a book launch!

The Promontory People - An Early History of the Cornish - by Craig Weatherhill

FREE - 3pm to 4.30pm - Saturday 8th December, 2018

RED RIVER CAFE, HEARTLANDS, POOL, REDRUTH, TR15 3QY

Press Release on New Manx Language Colouring Book:

Cool Mann, the new colouring book from award-winning illustrator and Bloomsbury author Jo Davies, is now published.

A Clyde-built ship is to return home after years spent as a visitor attraction in Hawaii. The Falls of Clyde is the last surviving iron-hulled, four-masted full-rigged ship, and the only remaining sail-driven oil tanker. Built in 1878 by Russell and Company in Port Glasgow, the Falls of Clyde is currently moored in Honolulu harbour, but over recent years her condition has deteriorated. The Falls of Clyde transported sugar from Hawaii to America’s west coast during the early part of her life before being converted into a bulk oil tanker. 

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

One of the Celtic Tongue’s principal strengths is its place in the Welsh university system.

Ceremonies to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War (28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918) are taking place this weekend. Remembrance day in many parts of the world is observed on 11 November to mark the end of hostilities at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. One of the deadliest conflicts in history, it is estimated that it resulted in the death of over nine million combatants and seven million civilians. As the First World War’s centenary is marked, we need to be clear, this is not some supposed commemoration of duty performed towards King and Country.

The great Manx abortion debate is over the handmaid's have defeated the combined wrath of the Christian Soldiers, the Monarch (whose role was invoked at one stage) and prevaricating politicians not least the Chief Minister who at a crucial stage sat on the fence. It’s a good day for woman who will, subject to the anachronism of ‘the Royal Assent’, have the right to choose. Its a bad day for politicians no more free cupcakes delivered by ‘the maids’.

The Engine Shed (Scottish Gaelic: An Seada Einnsein) is a dedicated building conservation centre in Scotland. It is run by Historic Environment Scotland. They have an exhibition, which runs until 12 April 2019, on the 'Scots Who Built the White House'. In particular they look at how in 1794, a group of Scottish stonemasons left Edinburgh New Town for Washington DC to help build the official residence of the President of the United States. At this time Scottish stonemasonry was held in high regard and Scottish stonemasons carried out elaborate carvings on the facade of the structure.