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Celtic nations celebrated in Manx stamp issue

Isle of Man Post is issuing a set of stamps which will celebrate the links between the Isle of Man and other Celtic nations. The eight stamps feature National flags of Mann, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Ireland, Asturies and Galicia. A special 'Interceltique' Sheetlet and set of 8 Postcards produced in August this year to coincide with the 2008 Lorient Interceltique Festival in Brittany.

Par Cathal Ó Luain pour Celtic League le 24/04/08 8:23

Isle of Man Post is issuing a set of stamps which will celebrates the links between the Isle of Man and other Celtic nations.

The eight stamps feature National flags of Mann, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Ireland, Asturies and Galicia.

Sets of stamps can be ordered now with the date of release of May 12th and there will a special 'Interceltique' Sheetlet and set of 8 Postcards produced in August this year to coincide with the 2008 Lorient Interceltique Festival in Brittany. Isle of Man will be cooperating with Manx cultural groups to ensure a presence in Lorient to market the stamp issue.

A text accompanying the stamps sets has been written by Dr Brian Stowell a prominent figure in both the Celtic Congress and Celtic League who is well known for his regular contribution to the Manx language section in each issue of Carn.

Illustrations of the stamp issue and details of how to order can be found at the Isle of Man Post site at :

(voir le site)

and (voir le site)

J B Moffatt Director of Information Celtic League

18/04/08

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Soirée d'inauguration de l'Interceltique 2015 : très bon casting mais des problèmes de mise en scène par JYLT le 09/08/2015
45e édition : l'île de Man et la Cornouailles invités pour la première fois par FC le 09/08/2015
Les relations avec les autres pays celtiques ont une importance fondamentale pour l'Ile de Man, affirme Phil Gawne, ministre manxois, à l'occasion du Festival Interceltique par JYLT le 07/08/2015
Quand les Pennduiged dansaient à l'île de Man par Taol Kurun le 23/10/2014
Le député breton Marc Le Fur écrit au Premier ministre au sujet du timbre Anne de Bretagne par Maryvonne Cadiou le 15/01/2014

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