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Celtic
League
The Aim and Role of the
Celtic League
Our Aim
The fundamental aim of the Celtic
League is to contribute, as an international organisation, to the
struggles of the six Celtic nations to secure or win their political,
social and economic freedom. This includes:
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fostering co-operation
between Celtic peoples.
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developing the
consciousness of the special relationship and solidarity between
them.
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making our national
struggles and achievements better known abroad.
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campaigning for a formal
association of Celtic nations to take place once two or more of them
have achieved self-government.
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advocating the use of
the national resources of each of the Celtic countries for the
benefit of all its people.
Our aim is pursued by
non-violent means.
By Celtic nations, we mean
the peoples living in Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Mann, Scotland and
Wales.
The Role The Celtic
League Play in Our National Struggles:
On an internal level, the role of the Celtic League is secondary to that
of the national organisations which work for the rebuilding of our
respective nations as fully integrated communities. At an inter-Celtic
level we should promote exchange and facilitate acquaintance of people
from different Celtic countries with one another to strengthen our
solidarity. On the external level, we should let other peoples know that
the Celts are determined to assert their nationhood and that they have
original contributions to make to the achievement of more satisfactory
relations between individuals and Nations. We are non sectarian. Each
Celtic nation is conditioned by a different history so we must not
expect uniformity of thought but instead allow diversity to express
itself with the Celtic League. In this way we may better recognise those
areas of possible co-operation and eventually formulate a detailed
common policy. With this we can work out which kind of relations between
our communities will enable them to enjoy freedoms and liberties at both
community and individual level. Organisation:
 The
Celtic League, founded in 1961, is headed by a General Council and
composed of six national branches and various international branches. Local
Branches
ALBA:
Iain Ramsay,
Celtic League Alba branch,
22 Denholm Gardens,
Greenock,
Scotland PA16 8RF
Tel: 01475 785843
e-mail: ramsay_i@yahoo.com
Web Site:
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MANNIN: Cristl Jerry, 6 Glanfaba Road, Purt ny h'Inshey, Mannin,
IM5 1BU. Via UK
ÉIRE: Ms. P. Bridson, 33 Céide An Ghrianóg, Ráth Cúil, Co.
Átha Cliath, Éire.
CYMRU: Robat ap Tomos, 11 Heol Gordon Y Rhath, Caerdydd, CF2 3AJ
KERNOW:
Sue Bowen,
Celtic League Kernow branch,
Venten Lynnow,
Trevalgar,
Bos Castle,
Kernow TL35 ORG
BREIZH: Jakez Derouet, 14 Hent Kemper, 29700 Plugüen / Plugaffan,
Brittany.
International
Branches
INTERNATIONAL:
Mark Lockerby
Celtic League International branch
12 Magherdonnag
Ponyfields
Port Erin
ISLE OF MAN IM9 6BY
ENGLAND: Florence Kenna, 72 Compton Street, London, England, EC1V
0BN.
CEAP BRETAINN: G. May, Margaree Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, BOE
2BO
USA: Margaret Sextan c/o PO Box 20153, Dag Hammarskjold Postal
Center, New York, NY 10037
General Secretary to the Celtic League
Bernard Moffatt,
Celtic League Secretary General & PRO,
11 Cleiy Rhennee,
Kirk Michael,
ISLE OF MAN IM6 1HT
Tel: +44 1624 627128
B.Moffatt@advsys.co.im
Campaigns:
The League campaigns on a broad range of issues. We have successfully
monitored foreign military activity and its impact upon Celtic nations.
We have highlighted economic exploitation and social matters. We have
opposed the de-stabilising activities of the British intelligence
services. Nationally, League branches are vociferous in their support of
the national languages and culture and have highlighted the need for
communications opportunities for the same i.e. T.V. and radio language
services. On environmental matters, we liase closely with national and
international groups in relation to matters affecting the Celtic
countries. The campaign strategy is decided by an Annual General Meeting
attended by branch delegates and held by rotation in each Celtic
country. The 1999 activities are relayed to its members via the
quarterly journal, CARN, which commenced publication in 1973. In
addition, League campaigns are communicated to the media via a vigorous
media information service covering Celtic affairs. This has led to
frequent coverage for League campaigns throughout the years in our
national media. There is also an active internet presence.
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