Celtic Recipes

International Celtic Congress to be Held on the Isle of Man

Submitted by Valerie Caine on March 28, 2016 - 5:20pm

This year's International Celtic Congress, which will bring a total of sixty delegates from the Celtic countries in a demonstration of solidarity, will be held on the Isle of Man later this month.

As a group they aim to perpetuate the culture, ideals and languages of the Celtic people, and to maintain an intellectual contact and close co-operation between the respective Celtic communities.

Islamic State Terrorist Atrocities In Brussels Condemned

Submitted by Eibhlin O'Neill on March 24, 2016 - 12:04am

The attacks on the Belgian capital of Brussels by IS (Islamic State) leaving over 31 dead and 271 wounded have come just four months after the same group carried out bombings and shootings in Paris that killed 129 people. Our sympathy goes out to all of the victims of this terrorist outrage in Brussels and their families. Those who have perpetrated these crimes are very warped and evil people who belong to what can only be described as a disgusting cult. Let us also remember at this time all of the victims of IS.

Scotland 1916 - A Talk By Historian Stephen Coyle

Submitted by Eibhlin O'Neill on March 23, 2016 - 9:04pm

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

A week on Thursday in Dublin to coincide with the Celtic League AGM a talk by historian Stephen Coyle.

BERNARD MOFFATT

22/03/16

THE CELTIC LEAGUE

The Celtic League established in 1961 has branches in the six Celtic Countries including our own Mannin branch. It promotes cooperation between the countries and campaigns on a range of political, cultural and environmental matters. It highlights human rights abuse, military activity and socio-economic issues

The link for the main web pages is below:

An Conradh Ceilteach - Centenary Programme

Submitted by Eibhlin O'Neill on March 23, 2016 - 8:53pm

News From The Celtic League

An Conradh Ceilteach (Celtic League Irish Branch)

A programme of events commencing 24th of March to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising and spanning Ireland and Wales.

BERNARD MOFFATT

Issued by: The Mannin Branch Celtic League

22/03/16

THE CELTIC LEAGUE

Sea No Evil - But It's There!

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on March 22, 2016 - 6:56pm

NEWS FROM THE MANNIN BRANCH CELTIC LEAGUE

I reported in some detail last year on our cooperation with New York Times journalist Ian Urbina who wrote (and continues) his award winning exposé of life at sea and the exploitation of mariners and fishermen.

There is more evidence closer to home of attempts to replace indigenous crews on British merchant vessels with cheaper labour from third world countries.

See the two attached article links below:

Isle of Man: Festival Season Gets into Full Swing!

Submitted by Valerie Caine on March 22, 2016 - 10:20am

There'll be Manx music both at home and away later this month, as the festival season gets into full swing, with opportunity to enjoy contributions from many of our Celtic neighbours.

Shot In The Arm For Scots Gaelic Broadcasting - Edinburgh Makes Up For London's Cuts

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on March 21, 2016 - 3:57pm

In November of 2015 Transceltic reported on the pettiness of London’s cut in funding for Scots Gaelic broadcasting. The British Government’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, had announced a 100% cut in funding for Gaelic language television in Scotland. At the time the web page “Herald Scotland” commented: “Those of a cynical disposition may suppose that the No vote in the (Scottish Independence) referendum may have played a part in this decision – perhaps there is now less need to keep Scottish voters “on side”.

Tintagel Theme Park back in the news!

Submitted by Mair Williams on March 21, 2016 - 12:13am

News From Kernow Matters To Us

With three members of 'Kernow Matters To Us' (KMTU) due to meet senior representatives of English Heritage next Tuesday 22nd March, 2016, and with the news that English Heritage (EH) are building many more attractions at Tintagel castle including a romantic 'Tristan and Iseult Love Trail' coupled with 'Easter Bunny Rabbit Hunts', the matter has now made the Guardian of London. 

Cornish with Clive - A New approach to Cornish Lessons

Submitted by Mair Williams on March 20, 2016 - 8:35pm

News From Kernow Matters To Us

An idea to record basic introductory lessons in the Cornish language as podcasts has proven to be an internet hit.

Cornish language teacher and Bard of the Cornish Gorseth, Clive Baker came up with the idea recently and with four half hour sessions recorded already, the lessons have been widely circulated around the internet and are already receiving over a thousand visits each.

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