Celtic Recipes

You Ask Yourself What Halfwit in Government Dreamt This Up

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on April 23, 2016 - 9:12pm

News From The Celtic League:

In his WEE GINGER DUG blog, Paul Kavanagh takes a caustic look at the obsessive media coverage of the Queen’s birthday saying:

“You may have noticed the wall to wall gushing sycophancy in lieu of news on the telly today. It’s hard to avoid it, deliberately so. You’re not allowed to avoid it because you’re a peasant who needs to learn how to respect your betters and the way you’re taught to respect them is by having Nicolas Witchell waffle insulting nonsense on the Six O’Clock news.”

He goes on:

Major Milestone For The Welsh Language - Sweeping New Rules Require State Services be Provided in the Celtic Tongue

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on April 23, 2016 - 4:57pm

On assuming her post as Language Commissioner in 2012, Commissioner Meri Huws stated: “I will be a voice for the Welsh Language, acting on behalf of Welsh speakers. That is my promise.  As I prepare to undertake this work, my vision is of Wales where the Welsh language is central to public life, where Welsh speakers have the confidence to use Welsh and trust in the law to right any injustice they may suffer for using the Welsh language."  Huws continues to live up to her words.  

Gaelic League Calls For Senior Minister for the Gaeltacht - Poll Results Show 63% Support For State Services In Irish

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on April 22, 2016 - 6:05pm

The Gaelic League (Conradh na Gaeilge) have called for the appointment of a Senior Government Minister for the Irish Language and Gaeltacht.  The League's announcement cited the results of an independent poll that measures the levels of support in the Irish Republic for the provision of State Services in Gaelic for Irish speaking communities (Gaeltacht):

Brittany: Book Fair 'Tales and Legends' Botmeur April 24 2016

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on April 22, 2016 - 3:26pm

As reported on 7SEIZH at Botmeur, Brittany, this Sunday, April 24, 2016 a wonderful day of entertainment is promised. The annual Salon du livre contes et légendes takes place. For further details go to the Office De Tourisme website.

Welsh and Proud!

Submitted by Mair Williams on April 22, 2016 - 1:50pm

Our Dragon is red,

Our land is green,

We're Welsh and proud,

So we'll bow to no Queen

UK Government Cuts For Cornish Langauge Condemned

Submitted by Mair Williams on April 22, 2016 - 1:35pm

News from Kernow Matters To Us:

'Kernow Matters To Us' (KMTU) utterly condemns the United Kingdom Government for failing to return £150,000 of Cornwall raised taxation in order to support the Cornish language.

It is possible that this move may be in contravention of the spirit of the Charter for Regional and Minority Languages in 2003 and the recognition of the Cornish people as a national minority in April 2014 and their incorporation into the Framework Convention for National Minorities.

Irish Language Courses in Donegal for Young Fluent Speakers of Manx

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on April 19, 2016 - 8:20pm

Media Release From Culture Vannin:

First Kaneen Bursary scheme enables two young, talented students to attend

Irish language courses in Donegal

Culture Vannin is delighted to announce the first two recipients of a bursary scheme for young fluent speakers of Manx that will enable them to attend a summer school in Irish language and culture run by Oideas Gael in Donegal during the summer of 2016. Two bursaries will cover travel and accommodation costs to the selected summer school.

The Grand Bard of Cornwall Criticises English Heritage and Government Organisations

Submitted by Mair Williams on April 18, 2016 - 10:46pm

News From Kernow Matters To Us:

The Grand Bard of Cornwall has criticised English Heritage and government organisations during his Proclamation speech in St Keverne this morning.

Dr. Merv Davey, Telynor an Weryn, Grand Bard of Cornwall criticised government departments and public bodies for failing to take into account Cornwall's views on Cornish heritage.

We are pleased to have been copied in on the full speech and our organisation 'Kernow Matters To Us' agrees wholeheartedly with the words of Grand Bard.

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