Celtic Recipes

Scotland - Loch Fleet Tyrants And Tragedy

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on September 8, 2017 - 7:43pm

In this article by Allen Moore, Environmental Officer, for the Celtic League Mannin Branch, in Yn Commeeys Celtiagh - Celtic News Mannin points to a visit that he made to Sutherland and the monument to the dreadful Duke of Sutherland that sadly still stands on Beinn a' Bhragaidh. There are some in Scotland who think lessons could be drawn from the destruction of Nelson's Pillar in Dublin's O'Connell Street. This was destroyed in 1966 by direct action.

Victory for campaigners as Welsh government scraps plans for 'insulting' Iron Ring sculpture

Submitted by Mair Williams on September 8, 2017 - 6:58pm

Today, a joint statement released by the Welsh Government and Flintshire town and county councils, said the plan to build an Iron Ring sculpture at Flint Castle will be scrapped. It is a major victory for campaigners who described the proposed Iron Ring as symbolising a system used to subjugate and oppress the Welsh people. Plaid Cymru's North Wales AM Llyr Gruffydd, had described the sculpture, which celebrated the conquest of Wales by Edward I, as "inappropriate and insulting".

New publication - The Place Names of the Land's End Peninsula by Cornish author and patriot, Craig Weatherhill

Submitted by Kernow Matters to Us on September 7, 2017 - 11:17pm

The Land's End Peninsula is as far southwest as one can go on the mainland of Britain, reaching well out into the wild Atlantic. It is a treasure house of the past as well being in tune with the present.  Not surprisingly, it was the last outpost of the Cornish language as a traditional community tongue.  

Craig, installed as a Bard of the Cornish Gorsedh in 1981, is a Cornish archaeologist, historian and toponymist and the author of several books.  

Hedd Wyn and "The Eisteddfod of the Black Chair"

Submitted by Mair Williams on September 7, 2017 - 2:22pm

Ellis Humphrey Evans was born at Yr Ysgwrn, the family farm in Trawsfynydd, in 1887. Better known by his bardic name Hedd Wyn (Welsh for Blessed Peace) he composed his first poem by the age of eleven. He worked with his father on the family hill farm from the age of 14 and wrote much of his poetry when working there as a shepherd. His talent for poetry became increasingly known and he took part in competitions and local eisteddfodau. He won his first chair (Cadair y Bardd) in Bala, at the age of 20 in 1907.

Historic Gaelic Summit Unites Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man – Nova Scotia Gaelic College Hosts

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on September 6, 2017 - 6:32pm

A significant event for the Pan Celtic movement took place in July in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. An International Gaelic Summit formally named “Connecting the Gaels an International Gaelic Summit” was held on the campus of Colaisde na Gàidhlig (Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts) in St. Anns. The main participants were the host Gaelic College and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College. Also attending were representative of Gaelic organizations from Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man.

Devonwall dead?

Submitted by Kernow Matters to Us on September 6, 2017 - 5:44pm

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6 IX 2017

Devonwall dead?

Following a sustained campaign involving political parties, Cornwall Council, Town and Parish Councils, campaign groups and many others, it is possible that the unlawful 'Devonwall' cross border constituency idea has been finally dropped by a Westminster government in crisis.

“Step Into Cornwall’s Story” says the Grand Bard of Cornwall

Submitted by Kernow Matters to Us on September 6, 2017 - 5:32pm

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2 IX 2017

At Launceston Castle, set in Cornwall's ancient capital and beneath the glorious and unsullied National Flag of Cornwall, our beloved Baner Piran, the wise words of the Grand Bard are recorded below:

“Step Into Cornwall’s Story” says the Grand Bard of Cornwall

“Lanson is the historic capital and gateway to Cornwall, a place where a traveller is welcomed in Cornish as they leave England.

Astonishing Surge In Welsh Medium Education - Spike in Demand for Welsh in the Workplace

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on September 5, 2017 - 6:51pm

There is a revolution underway in classrooms across all three devolved nations; most advanced in Wales, but gaining momentum in Northern Ireland and Scotland too. -   ITV News

Doing Business in Irish - Gaelic League Boosts Support for Irish Speaking Enterprises

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on August 31, 2017 - 9:10pm

The Gaelic League (Conradh na Gaeilge) in partnership with Foras na Gaeilge have introduced the first directory of firms in Ireland who do business in Gaelic. The partnership directory is available through the PEIG.ie website and Pieg.ie app (linked below) and users can locate businesses by category, Irish Province and County. Utilizing the services provided by these businesses directly supports the Gaelic Tongue as the listed firms are Gaelic speaking workplaces which provide goods and services in Irish thus creating an economic demand for proficiency in Gaelic.

CAT concluding observations on Ireland

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 29, 2017 - 9:58pm

This news item from YN COMMEEYS CELTIAGH - CELTIC NEWS MANNIN points to the concluding report on Ireland issued by the UN Committee Against Torture. The report includes criticism of the governments response to the Magdelene Laundries abuse and Mother and Babies Home scandal. The Magdalene Laundries were also known as Magdalene asylums. These institutions were usually run by Roman Catholic orders but were supported by the state. It has been estimated that some 30,000 were confined in these prison like institutions in Ireland. They housed so-called.

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