Shocking new footage of the Clonmel migrant/refugee camp!
If you have ties to Ireland I ask that you share this footage.
Ireland is being planted again and the world needs to see what’s happening. pic.twitter.com/C4cDaRbm1d
— MichaeloKeeffe (@Mick_O_Keeffe) February 5, 2025
Thanks, Hal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FKR1IcpFII
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Scottish, but nonetheless, Celtic.
From Highland Bagpipe Academy – The Ban on Bagpipes in Scotland:
“During the aftermath of the Jacobite uprising in 1745, bagpipes were subjected to a ban in Scotland. The British government deemed bagpipes as instruments of war and symbols of rebellion, leading to their classification as such and their subsequent prohibition. The reasoning behind this ban was to suppress Scottish resistance and extinguish any potential sparks of revolt. Bagpipes, along with other elements of Highland culture, were seen as a threat to British control and were thus banned to maintain order and control. … The ban meant that anyone caught carrying or playing bagpipes would face punishment. Despite the ban, the instrument was kept alive in secret by devoted individuals who were determined to preserve their cultural heritage. … The sound of the bagpipes was used to inspire and rally troops during battles, making it a potent symbol of Scottish nationalism. By prohibiting the use of bagpipes, the British government sought to diminish Scottish morale and undermine their sense of identity. The ban had a profound impact on Scottish culture, disrupting the transmission of bagpipe music and traditions and making it more challenging for future generations to learn and preserve the instrument’s heritage. … The Rise of Underground Bagpipe Playing: Despite the ban, the tradition of bagpipe playing persisted in secret.”
Myself, I think it was mostly banned because of its effect on the heart center; it stirs and reminds us of some ancient power, some unconquerable beauty. I very much believe they HATED that sound.
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