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Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park face financial crisis due to coronavirus lockdown

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on June 5, 2020 - 6:52pm

Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park in Kingussie have said they need to reopen as soon as possible to avoid serious financial problems.  On the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) website the wildlife conservation charity has appealed for donations. They have confirmed that they have had to to borrow £5m due to the measures taken during the coronavirus pandemic. The organisation points out the valuable work in science, education and conservation that they undertake.

Church of England rules Irish inscription on grave stone must have translation

Submitted by Kernow Matters to Us on June 5, 2020 - 4:38pm

The Irish Times have been covering the matter of the family of an Irish woman who wanted a short Irish language inscription placed upon her gravestone. The short sighted conduct of the Church of England beggars belief.

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Church of England rules Irish inscription on grave stone must have translation

Family of Irishwoman wanted phrase ‘In ár gcroíthe go deo’ at grave in Coventry

Scottish town sends clear message - Peebles Beltane Festival will "come back next year bigger and better than before."

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on June 4, 2020 - 4:13pm

Peebles (Scottish Gaelic: Na Pùballan) a lovely town nestled into the west corner of the Scottish Borders. It lies at the confluence of the River Tweed (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Thuaidh) and Eddleston Water.  The oldest building in Peebles is the tower of St Andrew's Church, which was founded in 1195. Another ancient church in the town is the Cross Kirk, founded in 1261. This church plays a prominent part in the town's annual Beltane Festival.

Mary Queen of Scots' prayer book goes up for sale

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on June 2, 2020 - 7:57pm

An ornate prayer book that once belonged to Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) is to be auctioned at Christie’s in London in July of this year. The manuscript contains 40 exquisite paintings. It also includes a short verse written by Mary in French to her great-aunt and includes her monogram and motto. The prayer book was made for Mary’s great-aunt, Louise de Bourbon-Vendôme. She was Abbess of the The Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud in the 1530s. It is believed that she gave it to Mary around the time of the reign of Mary’s first husband, King Francis II of France.

Search in Spain for remains of famous sixteenth-century Irish Chieftain

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on June 1, 2020 - 9:53pm

Archaeologists in north-western Spain believe they have discovered the burial place of 16th century Irish chieftain known as Red Hugh O’Donnell (30 October 1572 – 10 September 1602). Hugh Roe O'Donnell (Irish: Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill) was a ruler of Tyrconnell. Tyrconnell (Irish Gaelic: Tir Chonaill) was an independent Gaelic state in Ireland. Red Hugh and his father-in-law Hugh O’Neill fought the Nine Years’ War against the English and sought aid from Spain.

Isle of Man TT 2020 goes digital

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on May 28, 2020 - 12:02am

In normal times the most famous motorcycle race meeting in the world, the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, would have been about to begin. However, as we are only to well aware, we in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. As a result the Council of Ministers, which is the highest level decision making body within the Isle of Man Government, had some time ago taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Isle of Man TT Races which were due to take place between 30th May and 13th June. 

Museum in Scotland to stage ‘Lost at Sea’ digital exhibition on tragedies of the Sutherland coast

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on May 27, 2020 - 3:59pm

Planet Earth has five great oceans and 113 seas. They represent 72 percent of the surface of the globe. More then ever before people are becoming increasingly concerned about marine pollution. People have a special relationship with the sea and sea creatures. It has been the inspiration for poems, speeches and all kinds of philosophical thoughts and self-analysis. Perhaps not least because when we think of the sea and look at the ocean we are being drawn back from whence we came. 

Kerry Council Charged by Ireland’s Language Commissioner – Failure to Protect Gaelic From Property Developers

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on May 25, 2020 - 8:19pm

The Office of the Irish Language Commissioner (An Coimisinéir Teanga) has charged the Kerry County Council with failure to take action to protect Gaelic in the Kerry Gaeltacht from the ill effects of property development. The Council failed to ensure compliance with statute attached to planning permission for a housing development in the West Kerry Gaeltacht. Dingle is the largest town in the area.

Clare Kilgallon has been reappointed to the board of Culture Vannin

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on May 23, 2020 - 5:02pm

Media Release from Culture Vannin:

Clare Kilgallon has been reappointed to the board of Culture Vannin

People urged to avoid visiting Scotland's hills at this time of crisis

Submitted by Douglas MacQueen on May 23, 2020 - 3:58pm

The hills and mountains of Scotland are beautiful. The lure of Scotland's upland areas for hillwalkers, climbers, snowsports enthusiasts and those that love the outdoors is very strong. So it is clear that the present constrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic is a disappointment to many. However, the reasons are clear and the adherence to the advice given by the Scottish government is demonstrated by the fact that this is the longest period in almost 20 years without a mountain rescue incident.

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