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Passion Play

We welcome a new contributor to TAL. In his first article for the blog Kelly’s Eye gives the view of a new generation of Celtic supporters who want to see the same passion, commitment and understanding of Celtic’s history from … Continue reading

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A Season at Bloemfontein Celtic

TAL Fanzine’s South African based correspondent Eddie Mac gives a summary of a season that captured the spirit of South African Premier League football. May saw the end of the current PSL (South African Premier League) and as I stay … Continue reading

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Republic Day

April 24th Is Republic Day The following article is by Tom Stokes. In it he sets out the reasons behind the campaign to establish April 24th as Republic Day. Today events are being held all across Ireland to mark Republic Day. … Continue reading

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FAC THE BILL – Support The Fans Against Criminalisation Demonstration

Scotland’s Met Of The North POSTED BY 107COWGATE ⋅ APRIL 5, 2013 ⋅ Unelected and unaccountable Generalissimo Stephen House giving a Red Hand salute or perhaps taking oath to Betty Battenburg. Offensive either way. By Jim Slaven (@JimSlaven) Tomorrow there will be a demonstration calling … Continue reading

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Is voting YES the same as voting SNP?

By Gearárd Mac Giolla Méirleach  (aka The Bandit) On March 21st the Scottish Government announced the date that the people of Scotland will be given a chance to vote for self-determination and independence.  This is a historic opportunity and a once-in-a-life … Continue reading

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Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, White & MacGiollabhain

Phil MacGiollaBhain – The Bhoy Who Cried Wolf? by  Stiofán  Mac Giolla Tál Fhear It is with increasing curiosity and incredulity that I have observed Phil McGiollabhain’s attempts to control and shape the dialogue and debate around matters relating to … Continue reading

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Slavery and Freedom

The recent celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of missionary and explorer David Livingstone and the visit to his birthplace in Blantyre by President Joyce Banda of Malawi to acknowledge Livingstone’s opposition to the slave trade gave rise … Continue reading

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