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Batang Kali Massacre Case Has Implication for Legacy Killings

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 13, 2015 - 1:29pm

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Batang Kali Massacre Case Has Implication for Legacy Killings

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The outcome of a case before the, UK Supreme Court, involving the massacre of civilians by the British army in Malaya in the 1940s could have major implications for hundreds of unresolved killings during the Troubles and may leave them unresolved.

The Batang Kali massacre took place on 12th December 1948 when British troops killed 24 civilians at the village during the so called Malayan ‘Emergency’.

Mann: You Don’t Know Whether to Laugh or Cry!

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 12, 2015 - 12:33am

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Mann: You Don’t Know Whether to Laugh or Cry!

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The Isle of Man Constabulary broke their statistical ‘purdah’ yesterday and finally gave a number for the spate of burglaries (and attempted burglaries) on the Isle of Man in the last few weeks. Something the Celtic League has suggested: see link.

Ireland: Branch Active in Neutrality Campaign

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 12, 2015 - 12:32am

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Ireland: Branch Active in Neutrality Campaign

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An Conradh Ceilteach (the Irish branch of the Celtic League) was extremely active in relation to campaigning in support of the recent attempt to pass through the Dail an amendment which would have enshrined Neutrality in the Irish Constitution.

See our earlier report here:

Isle of Man: Manx Dance Group Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Submitted by Valerie Caine on March 11, 2015 - 11:16pm

Local traditional dance group Bock Yuan Fannee recently celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Masonic Hall in Douglas, in conjunction with the Arrane son Mannin event when a local song was chosen for the forthcoming Pan Celtic Festival.

Organised by Fiona McArdle and compèred by one of the group's founding members, David Fisher, the celebration included a selection of Manx dances performed by current and past members of the group and a special 40th birthday cake, followed by a lively ceili with Tarroo Marroo; which included some original members of the dance group.

The Irish Language Betrayed by Dublin - Government Fails To Support Gaelic in European Union

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on March 11, 2015 - 4:36pm

The 1937 Constitution of Ireland (Bunreacht na  hÉireann) proclaims under Article 8.1 “The Irish Language as the national language is the first official language”. Irish Gaelic received full status in the EU in 2007 but since that time, with the connivance of the Irish government, derogation has been in place. Derogation has the effect of exempting the institutions of the EU from providing full translation of official documents into Irish and providing translation services for the Celtic tongue as is required for all other official EU languages.

Problems force shutdown of Wylfa nuclear power plant in Wales

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on March 10, 2015 - 2:20pm

Problems found during refuelling in Reactor 1 of Wylfa Nuclear Power Station (Welsh: Atomfa'r Wylfa) in Anglesey (Ynys Môn), North Wales has forced the plant to shut down. As reported today (10 March 2015) in the Welsh newspaper the Daily Post a Magnox spokeswoman said: "After preliminary investigations it is now expected that Reactor 1 will be offline for approximately four weeks.

Labour Party set to be driven out of Scotland as opinion polls show massive swing to SNP

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on March 10, 2015 - 12:57am

The swing away from the Labour Party towards the SNP (Scottish National Party) ahead of the UK General Election on May 7th continues to gain momentum. The days when the Labour Party could arrogantly depend on votes from their old Scottish heartlands has gone. Deservedly so, because Scottish Labour has shown itself to be no more than minor branch of the London based Labour Party. They have proven themselves to have absolutely no loyalty whatsoever to Scotland.

Manx Registered Companies Under Spotlight in Dail

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 9, 2015 - 2:27pm

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Manx Registered Companies Under Spotlight in Dail

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The anti-austerity programme in Ireland is surrounded with controversy and nothing is more contentious than the decision to meter and charge for water.

A number of anti-water charges demonstrators are currently in jail and the situation seems set to escalate.

We can also reveal that allegations have been made about a number of Manx registered companies (Millington and Clyde Properties) in the Dail.

Travellers: Pickles Urged Not to Heed Pressure For More Discrimination

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 9, 2015 - 2:26pm

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Travellers: Pickles Urged Not to Heed Pressure For More Discrimination

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In its most recent report on the United Kingdom the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (in 2009) raised particular concern about the plight of Roma/Gypsies and Irish Travellers. The Rights Body said:

Irish Government Say ‘We are Neutral’ – But Ink is Scarcely Dry on the Brit-Irish Agreement!

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 9, 2015 - 2:25pm

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Irish Government Say ‘We are Neutral’ – But Ink is Scarcely Dry on the Brit-Irish Agreement!

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The Irish Government is committed to the policy of military neutrality the Minister of State for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan, told the Dail yesterday. He was speaking during a debate which saw an attempt by Sinn Fein to introduce a Bill which would enshrine neutrality in the Irish Constitution.

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