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Some Gaelic Christmas Events on Mannin

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on December 2, 2014 - 3:26pm

Some news of coming Gaelic events on Mannin supplied by Adrian Cain Manx Language Development Officer Culture Vannin:

It’s the Bunscoill (Manx-language primary school) Christmas Service tomorrow night (Wednesday, 3rd) and all are welcome. The service starts at

Eilean a' Cheo - Glasgow Sky Association Annual Gathering 2014

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on December 2, 2014 - 1:29pm

Skye or the Isle of Skye (Scottish Gaelic:An t-Eilean Sgitheanach or Eilean a' Cheò EileanI) are the Gealic names for that beautiful Island located in the Inner Hebrides (Na h-EileanaG a-staigh) of Scotland (Alba). This coming Friday 5th December Glasgow Skye Association is holding their Annual Gathering of pipes, music and dance. The guest of honour is John Norman MacLeod, Vice Principal and  Director of Studies at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. This event is not to be missed. Concert begins at 7.30pm and Dance from 10.30pm - 2am.

Isle of Man: Norwegian-Manx Musical Collaboration Breaks New Ground

Submitted by Valerie Caine on December 1, 2014 - 11:21pm

The Norwegian-Manx Musical Collaboration is just one of the many exciting projects to emerge from the Island based organisation Culture Vannin, but with their debut performance at the Erin Arts Centre in 2013, it was soon obvious that this successful partnership had tapped into something new and exciting.

Kernow Branch Celtic League Convener 'shocked' at growing racism fears

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on December 1, 2014 - 9:11pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

KERNOW BRANCH CONVENER 'SHOCKED' AT GROWING RACISM FEARS

During Sunday 30 November, 2014, the Convener of the Kernow Branch Celtic League, Cllr Mike Chappell met with members of various ethnic communities to discuss growing fears over racism in the Duchy.

The Kernow Branch has a number of members from various ethnic minorities who regard themselves as Cornish.

FIRST MINISTERS ST ANDREWS DAY MESSAGE

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on November 30, 2014 - 7:53pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

FIRST MINISTERS ST ANDREWS DAY MESSAGE

Not often we simply post a link but this is well worth it - the St Andrew’s Day video message from Scotland ’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70-m-hrv5Q

J B Moffatt (Mr)
Director of Information

30/11/14

IRISH GOVERNMENT URGED TO ACT TORTURE CASE

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on November 30, 2014 - 7:52pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

IRISH GOVERNMENT URGED TO ACT TORTURE CASE

The Celtic League has written to the Irish governments Justice and Foreign Affairs Departments (Ministers Flanagan and Fitzgerald) expressing support for a new approach to the European Court of Justice over the torture of internees in the north of Ireland in the early 1970s (see below).

The League are supporting calls already made by Amnesty International and the Pat Finucane Centre.

HEYSHAM REACTOR RESTART CONERNS

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on November 30, 2014 - 7:51pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

HEYSHAM REACTOR RESTART CONERNS

The Celtic League has asked the Manx government if it has expressed any reservations or enquired into the decision of the UK ONR to allow Heysham nuclear plant to resume operations (see correspondence below):

“The Isle of Man Chief Minister
Mr Allan Bell MHK
Government Buildings
Douglas

30/11/14

Dear Chief Minister,

NEW AIRPORT FOR NANTES PUT ON HOLD

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on November 30, 2014 - 7:50pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

NEW AIRPORT FOR NANTES PUT ON HOLD

The news airport planned for Nantes appears to have been put on hold whilst environmental issues are considered.

Two years ago the Celtic League reported on opposition to the Airport (see attached link including video of violence by the French police towards protesters):

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/celtic_league/conversations/messages...

CELTIC LEAGUE STATEMENT FOR MACLEAN COMMEMORATION

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on November 30, 2014 - 7:49pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

LEAGUE STATEMENT FOR MACLEAN COMMEMORATION

The Celtic League has issued the following statement to mark the annual commemoration of socialist and republican John Maclean:

John MacLean Commemoration - 2014

Message of Support from the Celtic League

Just over ninety years after the death of John Maclean it looks as if finally some of the ideals of social justice and reform are starting to seed in the heart of the political establishment in Scotland .

WELCOME TO THE BRITISH IRISH COUNCIL FAMILY NICOLA

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on November 30, 2014 - 7:47pm

This just published by the Celtic League:

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

WELCOME TO THE BRITISH IRISH COUNCIL FAMILY NICOLA

The British Irish Council (BIC) has met on the Isle of Man and not surprisingly the main focus was on ‘new girl on the block’, Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland.

Nicola was generous to her Manx hosts saying her country could ‘learn from the Isle of Man’ and its dealings with the United Kingdom particularly over VAT arrangements.

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