Celtic Recipes

Demand for increase in Welsh language medium education in Pembrokeshire grows

Submitted by Mair Williams on January 6, 2015 - 1:41pm

Recent consultations which have taken place throughout the county of Pembrokeshire (Welsh: Sir Benfro) in the south west of Wales have shown increasing demand for education to be provided in the Welsh language. At the present time of the 61 primary schools and eight secondary schools in Pembrokeshire, 41% provide some form of Welsh medium provision. The preliminary consultation found that 73% of people in Pembrokeshire thought there was a general need to increase provision in order to make the Welsh language accessible to all children. 

Celtic League questions the wisdom of allowing military personnel

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 5, 2015 - 6:28pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

JUDGEMENT OF RELEASING SERVICE PERSONNEL TO MILITARY CUSTODY QUESTION

The Celtic League has questioned the wisdom of allowing military personnel, who are charged with alleged serious crimes before
Manx courts, to be bailed to military custody.

The League also questions the judgement of Manx courts which fail to assess flight risk, particularly in relation to service personnel of foreign nationality.

HMI decline Celtic League request for nuclear fire safety information at this time

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 5, 2015 - 6:26pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

HMI DECLINE REQUEST FOR NUCLEAR FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION AT THIS TIME

The Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations (HMI) has deferred a response to a Celtic League query about fire safety at nuclear plants which we submitted to him in November (see link):

https://www.celticleague.net/news/renewed-nuclear-fire-safety-concerns/

Announcement of BZH New York Assembly General Meeting 2015

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on January 5, 2015 - 11:55am

Association of Bretons in New York - BZH New York is an organization of Bretons and friends of Brittany dedicated to promoting the culture, economy, tourism, and language of Brittany. Below is the announcement of their 2015 Annual General Meeting, Agenda and contact details:

'Our best wishes for the new year.

Illiam Dhône Commemoration 2015 - Mannin (Isle of Man)

Submitted by Mair Williams on January 4, 2015 - 8:16pm

Illiam Dhone

This years Illiam Dhône commemoration took place on 2nd January 2015. It was close to the location of Hango Hill that Manx National hero Illiam Dhône was shot on 2nd January 1663. Hango Hill is also possibly a prehistoric burial site with an artificial mound. Its name comes from the Norse 'Hanga-Haugr', meaning Gallows Hill. Illiam Dhône (14 April 1608 - 02 January 1663) was a Manx nationalist and politician, who was executed by firing squad at Hango Hill in the Isle of Man on 2nd January 1663 for his part in the Manx Rising of 1651. The name Illiam Dhône means "Brown William" in English, a name that was given to him because of his hair colour. His name in English was William Christian. Illiam Dhône was appointed Receiver General of the Isle of Man in 1648.

This years event was held on a very bright and cold winters day. The days proceedings were introduced by Bernard Moffatt, Director of Information for The Celtic League. The oration in Manx Gaelic was given by Cesar Joughin. Cesar is the son of well known Manx musicians Greg and Hilary Joughin. The oration in English was given by Alastair Kneale, President of Yn Cheshaght Vanninagh Lunnin (London Manx Society) and Transceltic.com contributor. Mark Kermode of Mec Vannin (the Manx nationalist party) talked of the need for the Manx government to change course from the programme of austerity which they have followed for a number of years now and to act in the best interests of ordinary Manx people.

Anger at Union Flag on Driving Licences Plan

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 4, 2015 - 5:10pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

ANGER AT UNION FLAG ON DRIVING LICENCES PLAN

A decision to replace the EU symbol on United Kingdom driving licences with the Union Flag has provoked outrage in Scotland and Wales .

The changes which apply to England , Scotland and Wales only will according to English Prime Minister, David Cameron, provide road users with a symbolic ‘sign of their national identity’.

Cameron ruled out allowing National flags for Wales and Scotland on ‘cost grounds’.

For 2015 – Our Demands (Remain) Moderate! New Year address by the General Secretary of the Celtic League

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 3, 2015 - 10:44pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

For 2015 – Our Demands (Remain) Moderate!

News from Celtic League

There were some significant developments in the Celtic countries in 2014, all of which highlight the distance still to travel to secure the political, cultural, social and economic freedom they need for their survival and development as distinct communities. Below are some brief observations of the more notable developments in each of the six Celtic countries that strengthen the case for independence.

The Boston Celtic Music Fest Kicks Off the 2015 Celtic Festival Season with Fresh Haggis, Alba’s Edge and the Scottish Country Dance Society with a Full Line-Up of Entertainment

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on January 3, 2015 - 6:06pm

 The 2015 North American Celtic Festival season kicks off in January with an impressive calendar of events.  First out of the gate is the 12th Annual Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest) held at venues in and around Cambridge’s Harvard Square January 9th through the 11th.  The BCMFest features a three day program starting with an “Urban Ceilidh” with Celtic social dancing from the Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton traditions.

Full video coverage of Illiam Dhone Day on Mannin

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 2, 2015 - 10:47pm

The following just published by the Celtic League on their news list:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

FULL VIDEO COVERAGE OF ILLIAM DHONE DAY

Extensive video coverage of the Illiam Dhone commemoration is on line at MTV - the links are set out below.

General comment by Bernard Moffatt and Mark Kermode of Mec Vannin is followed by a complete video of all the speakers.

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