Break with Tradition at this Year’s Illiam Dhone Commemoration

January 1, 2015

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE There will be a break with tradition at the 2015 annual Illiam Dhone commemoration on 2nd January which will see three speakers address those attending Hango Hill ahead of the wreath laying ceremony in memory of Manx martyr

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Illiam Dhone Commemoration

January 3, 2013

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE ILLIAM DHONE COMMEMORATION The annual Illiam Dhone commemoration has been held today at Hango Hill the site of the Manx martyr’s execution. This year marked the 350th anniversary of Illiam Dhone’s death and coincidentally it also marked the

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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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Manx Government: The Arrogance of Fools

January 5, 2011

The Leader of the Manx Nationalist Party, Mec Vannin, has launched a swingeing attack on Manx government policies in an address to a gathering to commemorate the execution of the Manx Martyr, Illiam Dhone on January 2nd at Hango Hill, Castletown. Speaking in

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