Celtic Recipes

Isle of Man: Lucy Ward Sings at the Centenary Centre in Peel

Submitted by Valerie Caine on May 31, 2015 - 12:01pm

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Lucy Ward, made her debut on the Isle of Man at the Centenary Centre in Peel in the intimate setting of the Atholl Room, courtesy of Jonno Promotions.

But it was Ramsey based guitarist Malcolm Stitt who kicked off the concert with a selection of tunes reflecting his own career, which included being a founder member of both Deaf Shepherd and the young Gaelic band Tannas. He has also appeared on numerous albums involving many bands, including Boys of the Lough and Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, who were recently at the Centenary Centre.

Kernow: ‘Nation or Country’ Responses

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on May 30, 2015 - 9:42pm

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Kernow: ‘Nation or Country’ Responses

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Kernow Branch: replies being received following report submission ‘County, Duchy, Nation or Country?’

Ó Bradaigh Summer School: Focus On Contemporary Struggles

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on May 30, 2015 - 9:41pm

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Ó Bradaigh Summer School: Focus On Contemporary Struggles

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The Ruairí Ó Brádaigh Summer School takes place on June 6th in Roscommon. The theme of this, the second one, will be to place contemporary struggles in Ireland in the context of 1916 (see below).

Dungavel: Home Office Respond on ‘Istanbul Protocol’ Query

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on May 30, 2015 - 9:40pm

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Dungavel: Home Office Respond on ‘Istanbul Protocol’ Query

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The Celtic League has received a response from UK Home Office Immigration Enforcement following our query about the Dungavel immigration removal centre in Scotland.

We wrote to the UK Border Agency in early May asking if medical staff employed at the Centre are trained to standards set under the United Nations Istanbul Protocol.

Breton News Report

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on May 30, 2015 - 9:39pm

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Breton News Report

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We are always keen to report on events in Brittany and reinforce the ties within the Celtic League to that country.

In many ways the Bretons face the greatest challenges of all the Celtic people being dominated by the ‘dead-hand’ of authoritarian and centralist French governments. It is therefore important that we maintain strong links and underpin the solidarity of the other Celtic countries with the struggle of Breton nationalists.

Don’t Knock It! Free Speech Is A Great Thing

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on May 30, 2015 - 9:38pm

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Don’t Knock It! Free Speech Is A Great Thing

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There has been a burgeoning of social media sites in Mann in recent years (even the CL Mannin Branch eventually entered the fray on Facebook and Twitter) and it has been no bad thing.

While social media has not replaced mainstream media (yet) it is a useful adjunct to it.

In other jurisdictions there have on occasions been controversies about abuse of social media sites particularly in relation to political attacks on opponents.

Were We So Arrogant that We Thought Child Abuse Did Not Happen Here?

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on May 30, 2015 - 9:36pm

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Were We So Arrogant that We Thought Child Abuse Did Not Happen Here?

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It has been revealed that there were a number of child abuse allegations involving the Isle of Man in a report released by the Methodist Church recently.

Coincidentally, six years ago (May 2008) we wrote to former Chief Minister Tony Brown suggesting the retrospective audit of child care on the Isle of Man saying:

Scottish Secretary David Mundell Fails to Give Convincing Answer On Smear Campaign Scandal

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on May 30, 2015 - 1:33pm

David Mundell who is the current Scottish Secretary gave a very evasive 'answer' about any involvement he might have had in the smear campaign against SNP Leader and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Prior to the General Election the Scottish National Party were riding high in the opinion polls. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister and Scottish National Party leader was becoming increasingly popular. It was clear the British establishment and their friends in the media were panicked. There then began a smear campaign against Scotland's First Minister. 

Isle of Man: Can Victorian Churches on the Isle of Man Survive the 21st Century?

Submitted by Valerie Caine on May 29, 2015 - 5:21pm

With recent announcements that some of the Island's churches are under threat of closure, it was timely that the Isle of Man Victorian Society should invite Tom Ashley, Churches Conservation Adviser of the UK Victorian Society, to speak on this subject.

The topic attracted a large number of people concerned by the rapid escalation of closures, which has also affected the UK, bringing into focus the major issues which each denomination has had to face in recent years.

Army and Security Services Dark Past Back to Haunt Them

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on May 29, 2015 - 12:52pm

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Army and Security Services Dark Past Back to Haunt Them

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‘Of course the British Government has apologised but that apology is too late for many’

This will be a very brief post just to confirm to our critics the ‘bad news’ that the Celtic League has been proved right again!

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