Celtic Recipes

Isle of Man: Sell Out Gig for Mec Lir at Noa Bake House

Submitted by Valerie Caine on January 1, 2015 - 10:06pm

One of the newest Manx bands on the Isle of Man's traditional music scene, Mec Lir (named after a pre-Christian Celtic God) has rapidly developed a loyal following since the launch of their debut recording Not an EP late last year.

The band includes some well-known names from the Island music scene, who have now taken Manx music much further afield, broadening its horizons throughout the UK, Europe, the US and Australia.

MOD QUERY ON TROOPS WHO ABSCOND WHILST FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES - Mannin

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 1, 2015 - 8:21pm

This published on their message site by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

MOD QUERY ON TROOPS WHO ABSCOND WHILST FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES

The Celtic League has written to the Ministry of Defence asking a number of questions about the procedure and policies pursued when a soldier released into military custody by a Court absconds.

HMIC PRESSED ON NUCLEAR COP MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 1, 2015 - 8:20pm

This published on their message site by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

HMIC PRESSED ON NUCLEAR COP MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS

The Celtic League has written to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) asking about allegations of misconduct and impropriety aired in the media in 2013 concerning the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC).

The CNC is an armed police force which guards nuclear installations including Sellafield and Nuclear power plants such as Heysham and Wylfa.

IRISH RECRUITMENT TO BRITISH ARMY HALVED

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 1, 2015 - 8:18pm

This published on their message site by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

IRISH RECRUITMENT TO BRITISH ARMY HALVED

It has been revealed that recruitment of Irish nationals into the British Army has dropped by almost 50% over the past year. Seventy Irish citizens joined in 2012 as opposed to 123 the previous year.

CELTIC LEAGUE KERNOW: BUGALED BREIZH INQUIRY CALL

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on January 1, 2015 - 8:17pm

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Isle of Man: Mollag Ghennal Hits the Right Note!

Submitted by Valerie Caine on December 31, 2014 - 3:19pm

The mighty Mollag Ghennal, organised by members of the popular Mollag Band, is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the festive calendar and this year proved no exception.

It's a great opportunity to sample some of the best the Island has to offer on the Manx music scene, and to be at the forefront of some of the revolutionary changes within the folk genre.

BREAK WITH TRADITION AT THIS YEARS ILLIAM DHONE COMMEMORATION

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on December 30, 2014 - 9:02pm

This published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

BREAK WITH TRADITION AT THIS YEARS ILLIAM DHONE COMMEMORATION

There will be a break with tradition at the 2015 annual Illiam Dhone commemoration on 2nd January which will see three speakers address those attending Hango Hill ahead of the wreath laying ceremony in memory of Manx martyr William Christian (Illiam Dhone).

Poll shows Scottish believe stronger SNP is better for Scotland

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on December 30, 2014 - 10:55am

Opinion Polls show a big rise in support for the Scottish National Party (SNP) while Labour plunges. An ICM poll for The Guardian newspaper suggested the Labour Party was in meltdown in Scotland ahead of next years UK General Election, while SNP support has more than doubled. Compared to the 2010 UK General Election the SNP's support has climbed from 20% to 43% (+23). Labour has gone down to 26% (-16), the Conservatives stand at 13% (-4) and Liberal Democrats 6% (-13).

Statement by Cornwall Branch of the Celtic League - Devolution for Cornwall

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on December 28, 2014 - 6:12pm

This statement published by the Cornwall Branch of the Celtic League:

The Case for Cornwall – Statement by the Cornwall Branch of the Celtic League,21st December, 2014

“On 4th December, 2014, the leader of Cornwall Council, Councillor John Pollard, formally launched the first draft of a ‘Case for Cornwall’ document which calls for increased powers to be devolved from the Westminster Government to Cornwall.

The Cornwall Branch of the Celtic League – An Kesunyans Keltek Scoren Gernewek – has been included in the list of stakeholders.

Isle of Man: Traditionalists Undeterred by Poor Weather on St Stephen's Day

Submitted by Valerie Caine on December 26, 2014 - 9:37pm

Undeterred by poor weather, many people gathered at various venues across the Island to perform Hunt the Wren, which still forms part of the St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) celebrations on the Isle of Man.

Singers, musicians and dancers dusted down their wren poles and braved the rain to continue this long held Manx tradition and collect money for a number of local charities.

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