Celtic Stamps at long last

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 Celtic League Magazine.

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

http://www.gov.im/post/stamps/FutureIssue.aspx?categoryid=164

The set of stamps will be presented at Lorient Interceltique Festival in Brittany, which the Isle of Man Post Office will be attending for the first time this year to market the stamp issue.