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Scottish Gaelic language needs to be awarded Unesco status

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 4, 2017 - 12:50am

As reported in a recent article in the Scottish newspaper The Press and Journal on the call for Scottish Gaelic to be granted Unesco status: 

Manx Agriculture Minister responds on Celtic League fishery concerns

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 4, 2017 - 12:20am

News from YN COMMMEEYS CELTIAGH - CELTIC NEWS MANNIN about response of Manx minister to Celtic League resolution on Manx territorial waters:

MINISTER RESPONDS ON CELTIC LEAGUE FISHERY CONCERNS

A positive response here from Agriculture Minister, Geoffrey Boot MHK, following the emergency resolution adopted at the Celtic League AGM on the issue:

Our sea a vital resource

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 4, 2017 - 12:01am

News item on the need for protection of Manx territorial waters from YN COMMMEEYS CELTIAGH - CELTIC NEWS MANNIN:

'OUR SEAS A VITAL RESOURCE'

It was good to hear John Moss on Mandate (Manx Radio) this morning take time to cite the resolution moved by the Mannin branch at the (Inter) Celtic League AGM held in Peel over the weekend.

Isle of Man: All the fun's in Peel this Weekend..................!

Submitted by Valerie Caine on August 3, 2017 - 11:14pm

All roads lead to Peel during the first weekend of August, when the popular fishing port comes alive to the sights and sounds of the town's annual carnival and welcomes a number of vessels to the long standing Traditional Boat Weekend.

Now in its sixty fifth year, Peel Carnival (Sunday 6th August) is recognised as the oldest, continuous carnival on the Island, and organisers invite people of all ages to head west for the festivities, or participate in the parade.

Opposition in Wales to insulting "Ring of Iron" grows

Submitted by Mair Williams on August 2, 2017 - 5:14pm

Flint Castle (Welsh: Castell y Fflint) is located in Flint (Y Fflint) in north-east Wales. It stands on the Dee Estuary (Aber Dyfrdwy) where the River Dee (Afon Dyfrdwy) flows into the sea. Work began on the castle in 1277. It was one of the first of a series of castles built in Wales by the English King Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307) during his campaign to conquer Wales. They were constructed with the aim of forming an "Iron Ring" used to suppress Welsh resistance. Each of these castles viewed on their own can be admired as an impressive structure with a unique fortress design.

Culture Vannin announce recipient of bursary scheme for fluent speakers of Manx Gaelic

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 2, 2017 - 2:56pm

Media release from Culture Vannin

Kaneen Bursary recipient, 2017

Culture Vannin is delighted to announce the 2017 recipient of a bursary scheme for young and fluent speakers of Manx that enables them to attend a summer school in Irish run by Oideas Gael in Donegal. The bursary covers attendance, travel and accommodation costs to the selected course.

Scotland: Nuclear protesters imprisonment condemned

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 2, 2017 - 2:22pm

News item from YN COMMMEEYS CELTIAGH - CELTIC NEWS MANNIN about the imprisonment of two protesters at the Faslane nuclear base in Scotland.

'Nuclear protesters imprisonment condemned'

A resolution adopted at the AGM of the Celtic League this weekend (held on the Isle of Man) condemned the imprisonment of two protesters is Scotland on charges related to disrupting the movement and storage of nuclear warheads at the Faslane Nuclear base. The protesters have since been released.

Wales: Controversial Project Put On Hold

Submitted by Mair Williams on August 2, 2017 - 2:11pm

News item taken from YN COMMMEEYS CELTIAGH - CELTIC NEWS MANNIN  about the insulting proposed work of public art "Ring of Iron" that has caused so much anger in the Welsh nation.

'Wales: Controversial project put on hold'

A proposed work of public art has caused great insult and anger to the Welsh nation. So much so, that a petition signed by thousands of people has caused the project to be, " paused ". Always hoping, but not expecting success, I signed the petition along with the other thousands.

Solidarity with Irish Language Act campaigners

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 2, 2017 - 1:07am

News item from YN COMMMEEYS CELTIAGH - CELTIC NEWS MANNIN

Solidarity with Irish Language Act campaigners

A resolution adopted at the AGM of the Celtic League this weekend (held on the Isle of Man) confirmed League support for an Irish Language Act in the North of Ireland and expressed support for those individuals and groups campaigning on the issue. The resolution also highlighted and condemned that attitude of the UK and Unionists for failing to meet basic demands on both the language issue and marriage equality.

Breizh: AGM welcomes mining pause but resolution calls for complete cessation

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 2, 2017 - 12:59am

News item from YN COMMMEEYS CELTIAGH - CELTIC NEWS MANNIN

Breizh: AGM welcomes mining pause but resolution calls for complete cessation

An issue relating to the Variscan mining controversy in Brittany (and parts of France) was down for discussion at this year’s Celtic League AGM held on the Isle of Man.

The Celtic League had added its voice to the protests against the plans by Variscan whose plant and also HQ have been the subject of attacks in Brittany and France.

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