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Scotland's 2014 National Gaelic festival hailed as a huge success

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on October 19, 2014 - 11:11pm

Scotland's Gaelic cultural festival, the National Mod, held in Inverness (Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis) over nine days has come to an end and, as reported by the BBC, been 'hailed a huge success'. Over the duration of the festival, more than 3,000 entrants competed in 200 competitions in Highland dancing, music, song, literature and drama. There was also large number of fringe events. 

It's never too late to learn a Celtic language

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on October 18, 2014 - 11:57am

We know that great strides are being made in developing Celtic language education for those of school age. Well let's not forget adult learners and here's an item from Scottish newspaper the Aberdeen Press and Journal: 'A Skye teacher who only started learning Gaelic in earnest after he retired has scooped one the language’s biggest prizes.

Association of Bretons in New York (BZH New York) announce Halloween Fest-Noz

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on October 17, 2014 - 10:36pm

BZH New York is an organization of Bretons and friends of Brittany dedicated to promoting the culture, economy, tourism, and language of Brittany. Their Halloween Fest Noz is on Saturday, November 1st @ 7pm at Connolly's Times Square "Klub 45" (121 W 45th St. 3rd floor). There will be performances by ISTRELOG, and the Duo Hélias/Gérard

From 7pm to 2am, $20 Regular Admission, $10 for Members (and for people in costume), $5 for Children (ages 16 and under).

Funeral of Pierre Toulhoat

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on October 17, 2014 - 11:55am

The funeral of Pierre Toulhoat takes place this afternoon. He died on October 13th at the age of 91. He was a master craftsman in ceramics, stained glass, fabric and metal. Born in Quimper (Breton: Kemper) in  Finistère (Breton: Penn-ar-Bed) his native Brittany and its legends inspired much of his work including that of the lost underwater City of Ys. It can also be seen in his beautifully made Celtic jewellery of triskels, knotwork, torques, Celtic-crosses and other intricate designs.

Ghost hunting in Wales this Halloween - Nos Galan Gaeaf

Submitted by Mair Williams on October 16, 2014 - 11:27pm

The beautiful land of Wales is steeped in legend and mystery. Ancient monuments stand throughout the country, in the case of many, their purpose and method of construction is lost in the mists of time. The air of mystery that surrounds these places is enhanced at this time of year during the damp dark days of Autumn and in particular Halloween. It is a celebration that has become global now, particularly in those countries that experienced an influx of migrants from the Celtic nations, who brought with them their own traditions.

Scottish university announces plans to promote Gaelic language

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on October 16, 2014 - 6:51am

At Scotland's Gaelic cultural festival, the National Mod, being held in Inverness this week, the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has announced new plans to promote Gaelic at its 13 centres. UHI has set out a strategy to develop the use of Gaelic through its curriculum and communications until 2018. Proposals include producing more bilingual resources, encouraging staff to learn Gaelic as part of their development plans and holding more Gaelic events.

The Thing Sites: A Norse - Celtic trail

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on October 15, 2014 - 7:55pm

Thing

A Thing or þing in Old Norse and Icelandic was the form of governing assembly found in the Scandinavian world that was also introduced into some Celtic societies. It is an assembly of the free men of a country or province and is located in specific sites identified for that purpose. At ‘the thing’, decisions were made  and disputes settled. Although presided over by a king or chieftain in theory it was a democratic assembly in that each person had a vote. The decisions made were recited by the speaker to everyone at the thing. Probably the most famous thing site in existence today is the Manx Tynwald (Manx Gaelic: Tinvaal) said to be the oldest continuous parliament in the world. The name Tynwald is derived from the Old Norse word Þingvǫllr,meaning the field of the thing.

Cur twoaie da sterrymyn greiney! (Beware solar storms!)

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on October 15, 2014 - 6:16pm

Symoil naight -Radio Vannin (Interesting  news - Manx Radio)

Cur twoaie da sterrymyn greiney!

Ga dy vel earish sterrymagh er ve jannoo er yn Ellan er y gherrid, ec y traa cheddin lhisagh shin cur twoaie da ny reddyn oddys ve jeant ec sterrymyn greiney.

Shen coardail rish oayllee-rollageydys ynnydagh Howard Parkin.

Ayns recortys-gaue ashoonagh yn Reeriaght Unnaneyssit, ta sterrymyn greiney coontit dy ve yn chiarroo vaggyrt smoo gaueagh.

Wales' highest mountain just keeps getting bigger!

Submitted by Mair Williams on October 15, 2014 - 2:48pm

As reported in the Welsh newspaper the Daily Post the tallest mountain in Wales, Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) is getting bigger. The mountain which is located in Snowdonia National Park (Welsh: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) in North Wales has now been measured as standing at  3,563 feet (1,086 m) whilst previously it has been measured at 3,560 feet (1,085 m). 

Bretagne Réunie press release on behalf of Président Jean-François Le Bihan. Thursday 16 October at 14.00hr. Gathering at the shrine of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray.

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on October 15, 2014 - 12:41pm

Bretagne Réunie invites its members, supporters, and all the Bretons to meet Thursday, October 16 at 14:00 at the shrine of Sainte-Anne d'Auray to remember the sacrifice of the Breton departments during the War of 1914 -1918, this ceremony to be held in the presence of Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

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