Celtic Recipes

New Deepcut Inquest Will Last Several Weeks

Submitted by Mair Williams on September 18, 2015 - 10:42pm

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The body of Private Cheryl James from Llangollen was exhumed last month ahead of a second inquest into her death and metallic fragments were removed for forensic examination. The exhumation took place at the family’s request

Pte James was one of a number or recruits who died in suspicious circumstances whilst undergoing initial training at Deepcut Army base. She was found with a bullet wound to her head in November 1995.

Her body was reburied after a short ceremony with the close family present.

Bradda Glen - Glion Vradda

Bradda Glen (Glion Vradda) in Port Erin (Manx: Purt Çhiarn)  is situated at the north end of Port Erin on Bradda Head (Manx: Kione Vradda). The entrance is via an archway made of local Manx slate. Paths along the glen lead up to Bradda Head and Milner's Tower, which give great views of Port Erin (Purt Çhiarn), Port St Mary (Manx: Purt le Moirrey), Langness (Manx: Langlish), the Calf of Man (Manx: Yn Cholloo)  and the Sound (Manx: Yn Cheyllys).

Ballure Walk - Balley Eaur

The name Ballure is thought to originate from the Manx Gaelic Ball-y-ure meaning "the place of the yew". Ballure Walk is a small glen located off the Ballure Road which leads south from Ramsey (Manx: Rhumsaa) towards Maughold . Access to the glen is from a roadside entrance close to the impressive Ballure Bridge which carries the tram across the steep ravine in which the glen is situated. The glen can also be reached from the beach south from Ramsey. Two arches give access to the glen from the beach and a path alongside the river takes you up the deep ravine.

The Natural Wonder of the Manx Glens

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on September 17, 2015 - 8:39pm

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The Isle of Man is well known for its many glens. Glen is a word from the Celtic Goidelic language (gleann in Scottish and Irish Gaelic, glion in Manx).  There are many mountain and coastal glens spread around the Isle of Man (Manx Gaelic: Mannin), as many as 120. These beautiful ‘V’ and ‘U’-shaped and often wood sided valleys have been carved over millions of years by glacial erosion and the water that constantly flows toward the sea from the Manx mountains and hills. A series of these glens are known as the Manx National Glens that are preserved and maintained by a department of the Manx government; access is free to everyone. They are noted havens of peace and tranquillity with tumbling waterfalls, deep swirling rock pools and abundant vegetation. Particularly in the 19th century, paths were laid, bridges built, and extensive tree planting carried out that enhanced the natural beauty and gave easier access to those who visited these remarkable places.

Historic Saratoga Springs Hosts the 19th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on September 17, 2015 - 5:21pm

In the 19th century Saratoga Springs was founded as a noted spa town graced with elegant hotels, gaming facilities and the Saratoga Race Course. This weekend the Saratoga Fairgrounds in nearby Ballstson Spa is host to the 19th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts festival.

Mann: Another Financial Saga

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on September 16, 2015 - 8:53pm

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Another financial saga with links to the Isle of Man that has popped up within the last twelve months but hasn’t provoked much interest here is the story of HEATHER CAPITAL.

Mann: Treasury Respond To League Query About CBC Allegations

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on September 16, 2015 - 8:34pm

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The Chief Financial Officer of the Treasury has responded to a query from the Celtic League sent to Treasury Minister, Eddie Teare, MHK, about recent allegations about the IOM financial industry broadcast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

A link to out query to Mr Teare is set out below;

https://www.celticleague.net/…/mann-government-pressed-on-…/

Scottish Referendum 'Vow' Seen As A Confidence Trick

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on September 16, 2015 - 12:39pm

At the time of the Scottish Referendum the then three main United Kingdom political party leaders, Prime Minister David Cameron, then Labour leader Ed Miliband and then Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, signed up to the idea of a 'Vow' to the Scottish people. The 'Vow' was a pledge that there would be substantial devolved powers to the Scottish Parliament if the people of Scotland would vote against full independence in the Referendum  on 18 September 2014.  

Mann: CBC Video Report On What CRA Call Tax Sham

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on September 16, 2015 - 11:14am

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Today’s helping on the CBC, CRA, KPMG tax saga.

https://www.facebook.com/thenational/videos/10153111923087686/

This video clip brings together some footage in the other clips but with additional material including what the presenter describes as ‘confidential discussions’ between KPMG and the Canadian Department of Justice in the hope of ‘settling the matter quietly out of Court’.

Mann: New Twist In CBC Tax ‘Expose’

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on September 15, 2015 - 2:34pm

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The CBC Story about alleged tax evasion via the Isle of Man which we reported on last week is starting to ‘grow legs’.

Although the revelations focused on one family’s finances Canadian Revenue Authorities (CRA) believe such ‘tax planning’ may be more widespread.

In a new twist a tax litigation firm in Montreal Canada’s second largest city is advising anyone using ‘shell companies’ to avoid tax liabilities that they (as they put it) could walk away ‘relatively unscathed’.

The firm say;

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