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Knowth - Cnóbha Neolithic Passage Tomb

Knowth - Cnóbha

The Neolithic passage grave of Knowth (Irish: Cnóbha) is part of the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne. There is a large mound and 18 smaller tombs. The largest mound, which is 40 feet (12 metres) high and 220 feet (67 metres) in diameter, has within it two separate passage tombs. One has an entrance facing approximately east and the other facing approximately west. It is encircled by 127 kerbstones. 

Roche Rock

Roche Rock

Written by Kernow Matters To Us:

The settlement of Roche sits on a prominent ridge on the northern edge of the St Austell Downs, close to the headwaters of the Fal River, Cornwall’s longest river. The area appears to contain a large number of local springs, river sources and holy wells, as well as a supposedly magical pool near Roche Rock, itself a striking rocky pinnacle of tourmalinised granite, and a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Loch Ness Monster seeker wins tourism award

Loch Ness (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis) is a place of great beauty, surrounded as it is by spectacular scenery.  The Loch is a maximum of twenty two and a half miles (36.2km) long with a maximum width of just over one and a half miles (2.7km) and at its deepest is over 754 feet (230m).

Back from the brink

News from the Celtic League:

A good article in Scotland’s’ independence supporting newspaper THE NATIONAL about the increasing numbers of Golden Eagle in the Highlands:

“Duncan Orr-Ewing, head of species and land management at RSPB Scotland, said:

“The sight of a golden eagle soaring in the sky above is an awe-inspiring part of our natural heritage, and this increase in numbers of golden eagle pairs is great news.

Boundary Commission Hearings in Cornwall Council, Truro places the Cornish people on trial

News from Kernow Matters To Us:

The Boundary Commission Hearings taking public comment about the unlawful Devonwall proposal to gerrymander Cornwall's time honoured border commenced at 10am Thursday 10th November, 2016 in the main conference chamber at Cornwall Council, Truro.

Increased Funding for Gaeltacht Irish Language Schools- Gaelic League Hails

Conradh na Gaeilge (The Gaelic League) is hailing the modest commitment to Irish Medium education in the Gaeltacht (Irish Speaking Areas) announced by Dublin. That said, this government has proven time and time again that it is no friend to Gaelic. A government which has mastered the art of benign neglect toward the ancient Celtic tongue of the land, Ireland’s most precious asset.

Isle of Man: Celebrating Manx Birds at Inaugural Conference

There's a special treat for ornithologists later this month, with a joint presentation organised by members of both the Manx Ornithological Society and the local charity Manx Bird Life.

This inaugural conference, which celebrates the Island's population of wild birds, will be introduced by the Lieutenant Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, before a number of experts will discuss a range of subjects at the Manx Museum lecture theatre.

The Gaelic League Attacks Northern Ireland Reversal on the Celtic Tongue

Earlier this year Conradh na Gaeilge (The Gaelic League) flexed its electoral strategy skills in the run up to the elections for the Northern Ireland Assembly. The League supported candidates responsive to the concerns of the Irish language community and supporters of the Gaelic Language. 

Scotland - Storms that reveal ancient secrets of Orkney

At this time of year Scotland faces the winter storms that bite into its coastline. This is true of Orkney (Scottish Gaelic: Arcaibh), an archipelago situated off the north coast of Scotland. While the erosion caused by these stormy seas combined with high tides can be a threat, they can also reveal some long held ancient secrets. Such as when recently an 8th century Pictish stone was found in an eroding cliff face in on the east Mainland coast of Orkney. Mainland is the largest island in the Orkney group. 

Scotland: Project to create visitor centre at Iron Age site

News from the Celtic League:

The independence supporting Scottish daily newspaper ‘The National’ is pledging its support to a project to create an Iron Age visitor attraction to rival attractions in other Celtic countries.

The Caithness Broch site project has already attracted widespread support online and it’s hoped the momentum will see a visitor centre and spin off further research about the iconic site.

The National says:

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