The Manx Language Network, Jeebin, encourage everyone to celebrate the Manx language under the umbrella name

From 9 June to 9 July 2021, the Manx Language Network, Jeebin, will be encouraging everyone to celebrate the Manx language under the umbrella name ‘Gaelg21’ which simply means ‘Manx21’. 
Jeebin is keen for everyone in both the language and wider community to be involved in hosting and participating in events and projects. If you’re...

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Sinn Féin letter in support of the Breton Language Education

 Letter in support of Breton education sent to the French Ambassador - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD Sinn Féin spokesperson for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Irish-Speaking Community, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, has this morning written to the French Ambassador, Vincent Guérend, to demonstrate his concerns regarding...

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Youngest ever new chairman of Agan Tavas Kyle Odgers

He was elected the new chair of Agan Tavas at the Annual General Meeting held virtually earlier this month. The AGM also approved a new Mission Statement, with a strong focus on safeguarding Cornish tradition and greater emphasis on speaking the Cornish language in everyday life.Kyle said: “Agan Tavas means Our Language. Cornish is a unique...

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Supermarket director sacked after Welsh language jibes

A supermarket chain's PR chief has been sacked after comments about Wales, its language and the UK Celtic nations. Keith Hann was dismissed by frozen food specialists Iceland "with immediate effect" after remarks on Twitter. Further comments on a personal blog also emerged, describing the Welsh language as "incomprehensible" and "gibberish". Iceland is based in north Wales, and said the comments did not reflect their values. An...

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Netflix announces Sponge on the Run as its first ever Irish language movie version

Netflix has announced that The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run will be the first Irish language version of a movie to appear on the platform. TG4 and Macalla have partnered with Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies to create the Irish language version of The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run, which was initially released in 2020.  The English language version is voiced by Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Keanu Reeves...

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Strong mobilization in Brest in defense of the Breton language at school

Faced with the French ministry's intention to reduce the number of hours taught in Breton at school, several organizations called a demonstration on February 20 in Brest. This event has been a success with about 1,500-2,000 people.Students, with the planned reform, would only have one hour of teaching Breton today instead of three. As a result,...

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Cymdeithas yr Iaith calls on Senedd to implement ‘single continuum’ of teaching Welsh

 The intention would be to remove a Welsh second language qualification and ensure that Welsh-medium education is eventually extended to include all schools and all children. Cymdeithas yr Iaith said that this would mean that every child can leave our schools fully bilingual – but that the continuum is a way of recognizing that this...

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Manx Gaelic on Broadcasting House on Radio 4

 The revival of Manx Gaelic received some excellent publicity at the weekend with a piece about the langauge on BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House.  To listen to the programme again click here&nb...

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Protection of Manx Gaelic under the ECRML extended

 On 23 December 2020, the United Kingdom notified the Council of Europe that it will apply Part III of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages to the Manx Gaelic language in respect of the territory of the Isle of Man, in accordance with the decision taken by the Isle of Man authorities. This decision significantly strengthens the protection and promotion of the Manx Gaelic language. By applying Part...

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig chief: There is 'real anguish' about situation facing Gaelic

 WITH warnings it could die out as a community language within a decade, the precarious position of Gaelic in Scotland has come under the spotlight in recent months. Shona MacLennan, chief executive of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the quango responsible for promoting the language, is among those entrusted with making sure it has a futur...

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Five village signs to be replaced with Gaelic translation in South Ayrshire

 Five village welcome signs are to be translated into Scots Gaelic in South Ayrshire. The new signs will go up in Barr, Barrhill, Colmonell, Pinmore and Pinwherry. They are currently being manufactured and are due to be erected in upcoming weeks by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. The boards will also retain the English place name as well....

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Two more Carmarthenshire primary schools proposed to switch to Welsh language education

 The proposals are to change the foundation phase of both schools to Welsh language education from September, 2022. This would only affect pupils starting in the foundation phase, and pupils currently attending the school would be unaffected. Councillors on a scrutiny committee approved the recommendations going before the executive board at a meeting on January 28, having raised questions about the consultation process...

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Welsh language speaker alleges discrimination at Britain’s largest prison

A Welsh language speaker has alleged he and others are being discriminated against for speaking Welsh in HMP Berwyn. Prison campaigners, grassroots activists and Welsh language campaigners are also speaking out about this. Welsh independence movement Undod said: Undod and Prisoner Solidarity Network are campaigning together to stop the persecution of Welsh language speakers at HMP Berwyn. Prisoner Solidarity Network has been made...

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