Celtic Recipes

Tribute to a Celtic Icon – The Passing of Buddy MacMaster

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on September 5, 2014 - 4:04pm

"Buddy MacMaster brought Cape Breton music to the world and influenced a generation of Celtic musicians. His gift of music will live on for generations to come." – Nova Scotia Premiere Stephen McNeil

Manx Folk Dance Society 60th Anniversary Festival Concert DVD

Submitted by Valerie Caine on September 4, 2014 - 10:25am

This colourful extravaganza was recorded as part of the International Folk Dance Festival held at the Villa Marina, with the support of the Isle of Man Arts Council, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Manx Folk Dance Society, featuring a diverse range of culture and folk dance from the Isle of Man, the UK and Europe.

The Faeries of the Cornish Tin Mines – Cousin Jack and the TommyKnockers

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on September 1, 2014 - 9:17pm

Cornwall coastal mine

The tin mines of Cornwall have an ancient history that extends back into the mists of time.  Cornish trade links with the Phoenicians and Carthaginians, which pre-date the arrival of the Romans in Britain, are documented by Greek historians.  Around 2500 BC a trade started growing in tin and copper with these foreign traders exchanging bronze tools and gold ornaments for the minerals.

Faery faith and folklore has enjoyed a central role in the foundation and development of Celtic culture and Celtic Cornwall has many myths and legends involving Faeries which include a particularly Cornish variant in the form of the Faeries of the tin mines. These strange subterranean residents of Cornish mines are known by various names, one of the most common being Knockers (TommyKnockers). Over the centuries the legends surrounding these creatures became imbedded in the folklore and Faery faith of the Celtic miners to a remarkable degree. These folkloric traditions then followed the Cornish immigrants as they fanned out as prized mine workers around the world.

New ASDA Store in Cornwall to use Cornish Language

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on September 1, 2014 - 4:44pm

This news just published by the Kernow Branch of the Celtic League:

Pathway to the Sun

Submitted by Valerie Caine on August 31, 2014 - 10:44pm

This emotionally charged drama, held at the Centenary Centre in Peel, focused on five central characters from the close of World War I up to the beginning of World War II; with some of our top vocalists taking the starring roles - including this year's Cleveland Medal winner Mandy Griffin.

Kernow Branch News: ‘English Heritage – Cornwall, the Cornish people and their language’

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on August 31, 2014 - 8:44pm

This news just published by the Celtic League:

Celtic League News

The Kernow Branch has released the announcement below:

“English Heritage Director, Alex Page, is to meet with representatives of the Cornwall Branch Celtic League to discuss ‘the way ahead’.

The quango ‘English Heritage’ currently administers many of Kernow’s ancient and historic sites ranging from round house courtyard villages, standing stones and the like to various castles, the latter on behalf of the Duke of Cornwall.

Support building for massive demonstration in Nantes on September 27 for the reunification of Brittany

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on August 30, 2014 - 11:26am

Momentum is building for the largest demonstration yet in favour of the reunification of Brittany. Social, cultural and political organisations across Brittany are working to send members and supporters to the rally in Nantes on September 27. Parti Breton (Breton: Strollad Breizh) are amongst those calling for a massive turnout for the event. The people of Brittany are demanding the restoration of their historic borders.

Speyryn rollageagh goit seose er stampyn noa (Star studded skies captured on latest stamp issue)

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on August 30, 2014 - 11:09am

(Manx Gaelic : Naight – Radio Vannin) 

Ta Stampyn as Cooinaghyn Ellan Vannin er cho-obbraghey marish Scrialtys Speyr Ghorraghey (Dark Sky Discovery) dy chur roish stampyn yindyssagh ta jannoo ardeailley jeh aalid as glennid speyryn-oie Vannin.

V'eh goit rish ny s'leaie sy vlein shoh dy vel speyr Vannin nane jeh ny speyryn share syn Oarpey son jeeaghyn er ny rollageyn. Hed ny stampyn er cur magh yn chied laa Mean Fouyir.

Latest opinion poll shows surge in support for Yes to Scottish independence and gives UK Prime Minister Cameron yet another bad day

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on August 29, 2014 - 12:07pm

The Scottish newspaper The Courier, published in the town of Dundee (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Dé), has reported on the latest Survation poll for the Daily Mail which shows a surge in support for a Yes to independence vote. This is the first poll since the overwhelming victory of Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond in the last televised debate on the independence referendum with pro-union Alistair Darling. It shows that the lead of the No campaign has been halved.

Carwyn Jones wields his knife on Scotland. But he does not represent the views of Welsh people

Submitted by Mair Williams on August 27, 2014 - 8:24pm

Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones writing in the Scottish Daily Record has said he would veto the idea of currency union if Scottish voters vote for independence! Of course you would expect Jones to try and do the dirty work for his UK masters. I’m sure the Westminster (UK) government will give him a nice little pat on the head for his simpering loyalty. But actually playing the strutting little Napoleon in Scotland all seems to have gone to Carwyn Jones head. As made clear by Scottish National Party Treasury spokesman Stewart Hosie: 

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