Sunday Herald – First Scottish newspaper to support independence

May 4, 2014

News from Celtic League The Sunday Herald is the first Scottish newspaper to openly support a yes vote in the forthcoming Scottish independence referendum on 18th September 2014. With an editorial title today (4th May 2014) of ‘The prize is a better country.

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Appeal for Support

November 14, 2012

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE An appeal for support has been issued by the Gaelic Medium support group Comann Nam-Pàrant – Inbhir Nis: They ask: “Can you help us? The Highland Council are considering appointing a non Gaelic speaking Head Teacher to a

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CPT Urged To Probe Scottish and Irish Police Inertia on Rendition Torture Issue

September 20, 2012

News from Celtic League Press The Celtic League has urged the European Committee on the Prevention of Torture (CPT) to probe the apparent reluctance of police forces in Scotland and Ireland to probe rendition flights which led to those detained being tortured. (see

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Chessmen Pieces to be Returned to Scotland

June 15, 2012

News from Celtic Press A number of pieces of an historic chess set are planned to be returned to their home in Scotland from the British Museum in London. Six pieces of the Lewis Chessmen will be repatriated to Scotland on permanent loan

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Gaelic Month of May in Nova Scotia

May 10, 2012

NEWS FROM CELTIC PRESS The month of May has been designated as Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic) language month in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and the area is celebrating by organising various events and activities to promote the language. On their website Comhairle

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