Cymru: Branch Secretary Questions Relevance of Crown

January 30, 2012

The Cymru Branch Secretary has been invited to the opening night of an exhibition about the English Queen Elizabeth II at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff on 2nd February 2012. The exhibition is currently touring different venues in the UK under the

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Ireland (NI): Language Broadcasting Issue Still Live

January 27, 2012

A Council of Europe Advisory group has called on the authorities in the north of Ireland to: ‘Develop comprehensive legislation on the Irish language in Northern Ireland and take resolute measures to protect and implement more effectively the language rights of persons belonging

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Referendum Debate Launched

January 27, 2012

Yesterday (26/01/12) was an historic moment in Scottish political history and a major step on the road to independence for Scotland, when First Minister Alex Salmond outlined the Scottish National Party’s proposal for a referendum on Scottish independence. Speaking during his Ministerial Statement

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BIC Meeting Overshadowed By Scottish Independence Debate

January 15, 2012

It is expected that at today’s (13/01/12) British Irish Council (BIC) meeting in Dublin the potential impact an independence Scotland will have on relations across the constituent nations of the British Isles and Ireland. The BIC meeting is likely to discuss the Scottish

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Manx Nationalists Welcome Jamaica Moves

January 15, 2012

Manx nationalists have welcomed the moves by Jamaica to ditch the Queen as Head of State and move towards a Republican style of government. They have also commented on the forthcoming referendum on independence for Scotland. Speaking to Manx Radio Mec Vannin Chairman

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Scottish Referendum London Should Not Interfere

January 15, 2012

The Celtic League Director of Information has commented on the Conservative governments attempt to interfere in the Scottish referendum. He said the Celtic League believe that the issue of the referendum its date and terms are a matter solely for the Scottish government

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Illiam Dhome Speeches At MV Website

January 4, 2012

The Illiam Dhone speeches are now on-line at the Mec Vannin web site here. (Item submitted by Bernard Moffatt) For comment or clarification on this news item in the first instance contact: Rhisiart Tal-e-bot, General Secretary, Celtic League: Tel: 0044 (0)1209 319912 M:

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Mannin: Good Turnout For Commemoration

January 4, 2012

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Kernow: Monument Maintainance Controversy

January 4, 2012

A member of the Cornish Branch of the Celtic League has written to English Heritage in response to the publication of their report and recommendations for the future management of Tregeseal stone circle. Source – Save Penwith Moors In his enquiry, Matt Blewett

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