Positive Change and Social Justice Should Be Our Mantra

February 24, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Operating in the six Celtic countries and as an accredited Non Government Organisation (NGO) via its participation in the NGO Branch of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (ECOSOC) the Celtic League is keen to

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The Two Faces of Cornwall – A Time for Anger and For Questions!

February 24, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE A new report setting out that many in Cornwall have to subsist on below a living wage has sparked anger. In the article below Michael Chappell of the Kernow Branch says it time for people to become angry

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IMO Urged to Press EU on migrant Rescue Policy

February 23, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE The Celtic League has once again raised the issue of EU States responsibilities under the Search and Rescue (SAR) Convention with the IMO. The League first highlighted concerns at the possible fatal consequences of an EU decision to

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CL Main Web Pages Back Online – Thanks to All Who Helped

February 23, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE I reported last week that there was a problem with our main website and indeed it was off line for about 72 hours. We have now resolved the situation and the site at: www.celticleague.net/ is now back and

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Russians, Americans, British? Mystery Deepens Over Activity in Cornish Airspace

February 23, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Last weeks Russian incursion around western Ireland and towards Cornwall seems to have generated a wave of unusual air activity over the country – this report update from Michael Chappell: “Following on from publicity generated by Celtic News

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Illiam Dhone: A Moving Tribute From an Unusual Source

February 22, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Illiam Dhone patriot or traitor – the question appears to be posed around the time of every annual commemoration and the latter concept was soundly castigated by Bernard Moffatt at this years commemoration. One man however certainly thought

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CPT Respond on Maghaberry Prison Concerns

February 22, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE The CPT has responded to concerns expressed by the Celtic League about the ongoing situation at Maghaberry Prison. The League wrote to the both the Council of Europe CPT and the UN Special Rapporteur about the matter. A

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MOD Quizzed On Reports Russians Overflew Cornwall

February 22, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Following a military incident off the coast of Cornwall involving two aircraft operated by the Russian Federation and subsequent eye witness reports by members of the public suggesting that the UK Ministry of Defence were being less than

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German Assurance of Strict Application of IMO Safety Code

February 22, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE The Naval Attaché at the German Embassy in London has responded to a query from the Celtic League about the application of International Maritime Organisation Convention A.709(17) which governs the interaction between submerged submarines and Motor Fishing Vessels

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Celtic League Main Web Site Down at Present

February 22, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE Just a ‘housekeeping’ note to advise that the celticleague.net site is currently down. If trying to access the site you will get a ‘domain down’ notice although we are apparently paid up until the end of this year.

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