8 January 1997 Edition
Isle of Man concern over Trimble
By Marcas Mac Ruairí
CONCERN is growng on the Isle of Man following the appointment of Unionist leader, David Trimble to the Privy Council.
The Council which advises the British government on legal matters, also plays a role in the relationship between the Isle of Man and the government. Nationalists on the island have criticised the move as a political sop to the Unionists and expressed fears as to his objectivity.
In a statement, Chairperson of the Manx Branch of the Celtic League Bernard Moffat said: ``There will be unease on the Island at the appointment of a man identified with the peculiar sectarian politics which plagues the Six Counties to any position where he has influence, no matter how limited, on Manx affairs.
``The Isle of Man is essentially a moderate community and finds the swaggering triumphalism epitomised by the bowler hatted Unionist brigade distastful.''
The Island, he said, had moved 25 years ago to end the traditional marches which holidaying Orangemen had practiced there during the 12th July for over 40 years.
CONCERN is growng on the Isle of Man following the appointment of Unionist leader, David Trimble to the Privy Council.
The Council which advises the British government on legal matters, also plays a role in the relationship between the Isle of Man and the government. Nationalists on the island have criticised the move as a political sop to the Unionists and expressed fears as to his objectivity.
In a statement, Chairperson of the Manx Branch of the Celtic League Bernard Moffat said: ``There will be unease on the Island at the appointment of a man identified with the peculiar sectarian politics which plagues the Six Counties to any position where he has influence, no matter how limited, on Manx affairs.
``The Isle of Man is essentially a moderate community and finds the swaggering triumphalism epitomised by the bowler hatted Unionist brigade distastful.''
The Island, he said, had moved 25 years ago to end the traditional marches which holidaying Orangemen had practiced there during the 12th July for over 40 years.