LEAGUE FOUNDING MEMBER IN ABP INTERVIEWThe current French language pages of Agence Bretagne Presse carry an interview with Yann Fouere and this maybe of interest to Celtic League members and supporters. Yann, now in his ninety-eight year is one of the founder members of the Celtic League. He was one of four key figures in the inter-celtic movement (the others were Alan Heusaff, Gwynfor Evans and J. E. Jones) who established the League at Rhosllannerchrugog, North Wales in 1961. He has been a committed supporter of the Breton cause for all his life. In the history of the Breton movement in the twentieth century he is certainly one of the most outstanding personalities. He was active in establishing several publications promoting Breton nationalism and his book "Europe of a Hundred Flags", published in 1968, remains a defining work on federalism in Europe It has been republished several times and translated into several languages. Like many Breton nationalists Yann Fouere left Brittany after WW 2 initially moving to Wales before settling in Ireland. The ABP article, with various illustrations, can be found at the following link: http://www.agencebretagnepresse.com/fetch.php?id=12764 (There is a French/English translation link at the bottom of the article). J B Moffatt Director of Information Celtic League 03/11/08 |
Cornwall News
Big chill leads harbour to freeze Five-vehicle pile up closes road Motorists face lengthy delays following a five-vehicle collision on the A38 at Tideford in Cornwall. Airport expansion plans discussed Ambitious proposals for the future of Newquay Airport are to be debated by Restormel councillors later. Two bailed over cannabis plants Two men arrested after police discovered a "large number" of cannabis plants at a house near Padstow are bailed. UK soldier wrote home 'every day' The fiancee of a Devon soldier killed in Afghanistan says he would write letters to her every day. MK New Year Message In his traditional New Year message to party members, supporters and the people of Cornwall, MK Leader Cllr Dick Cole has challenged one and all to “make sure that the voice of Cornwall is heard loud and clear in 2009.” Non-999 ambulances may go private Non-emergency ambulances in Cornwall and Devon may be operated by private companies. CENSUS IDENTITY 'TICK BOX' OPTION FOR WELSH The UK Government announced this week that the Welsh will be given their own tick box on the 2011 population census, but the Cornish will not. |