Celtic Recipes

The unique and haunting granite giants of La Vallee des Saints in Brittany

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on August 10, 2018 - 1:00pm

Carnoët (Breton: Karnoed) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor (Aodoù-an-Arvor) department in the north of Brittany. On the hillside above Carnoët a large scale project is underway that celebrates the heritage and Celtic history of Brittany. La Vallee des Saints - The Valley of the Saints is the concept of Philippe Abjean. His idea is to erect 1,000 monumental statues, three or four metres high, each carved from a slab of granite. It has been described as the 21st century Carnac, which is the site of thousands of prehistoric standing stones in the south of Brittany.

Work starts on construction of Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in Galashiels.

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 9, 2018 - 2:26pm

Work has begun on building the the new £6.7m Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre in the Scottish border town of Galashiels (Scottish Gaelic: An Geal Àth). The visitor centre is due to be completed by spring 2020 and will house the Great Tapestry of Scotland, made up of 160 hand stitched panels, depicting aspects of the history of Scotland from 8500 BC until its launch in 2013.

Paul at 'the flicks' - Everyone is enjoying it

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Submitted by Bernard Moffatt on August 9, 2018 - 11:47am

MTTVs Paul Moulton is with what pass for the Manx ‘luvvies’ at the Isle of Man Film Festival and he’s in his element (link):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TbAJWJ31AY&feature=youtu.be

Manannan and the Tuatha Dé

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Submitted by Bernard Moffatt on August 8, 2018 - 2:58pm

With everyone much exercised over genealogy and passports and ‘where and when did you come from’ because of the ‘C’ word I thought I would look back in the mists of time.

At least it might have been that or it could have been recollections of peering into that Celtic haze from the Peel - Michael coast road yesterday and dreaming of Manannán and the Tuatha Dé Danann.

I thought I would have a look at the Tuatha Dé or Tuatha Dé Danann.

Iolaire panel of Great Tapestry of Scotland to be exhibited on Lewis

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 8, 2018 - 12:36pm

A panel from the Great Tapestry of Scotland depicting the Western Isles' Iolaire disaster of is to be displayed on Lewis (Leòdhas) in the Outer Hebrides (Na h-Eileanan Siar) of Scotland. The panel forms one part of the 143 metres long tapestry, which is one of the longest in the world. The 160 detailed panels capture unique moments in time during Scotland’s 420 million year history. The vessel Iolaire was carrying home hundreds of sailors after the end of World War One.

Our Friends in the North were the first ....... Never mind!

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Submitted by Bernard Moffatt on August 8, 2018 - 12:30pm

Portents of doom abound in Manxland. MUA Chairman ‘Popeye’ (aka Alex Allinson MHK) reinforced by his boss Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK spoke gloomily of drought recently. However with the tail end of an Atlantic Storm due to catch the British Isles at the weekend the drought could become the flood.

Plaid Cymru leadership selection campaign underway

Submitted by Mair Williams on August 8, 2018 - 1:12am

The campaign for selection of a leader for Plaid Cymru – Party of Wales is now underway. The three candidates are all elected members of Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru - National Assembly for Wales. Rhun ap Iorwerth represents Ynys Môn, Adam Price represents Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, and Leanne Wood represents Rhondda.

Gorsedh Kernow names 16 new Bards for 2018

Submitted by Kernow Matters to Us on August 8, 2018 - 12:21am

A deep feeling of pride in being honoured with Cornish bardship will be plain to see this year as 16 proud initiates, 8 of whom are from outside Cornwall, wait to take their place among the 500 or so existing members of the College of Bards of Gorsedh Kernow.

Cornwall’s new fireboat is now in full operation with the mission of keeping people safe in the water.

Submitted by Kernow Matters to Us on August 8, 2018 - 12:15am

The Skath An Tanlu, a name chosen by the public meaning fire boat in Cornish, was unveiled during a ceremony held at Custom House Quay, Falmouth.

Powered by twin Suzuki 140 bhp engines, the vessel will reach speeds of 37 knots and can carry a crew of six firefighters and two coxswains. It will provide a fire and rescue response to more than 100 houseboats in and around the Falmouth, Penryn and Helford River areas, and it will be available to transfer personnel and equipment during emergency maritime operations.

Country Life - Enjoying the Island for what 'it' is

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Submitted by Bernard Moffatt on August 7, 2018 - 4:04pm

Despite the fact that you may think I’m chained to this computer churning out this drivel in fact I can rattle this stuff of in a few moments so have plenty of time to enjoy the natural aesthetic.. I think I oscillate between moments of calm contentment in our environment and short bursts of anger at the plight that some on this Island endure (Note: Must try cognitive behavioural therapy).

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