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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Celtic quiz: Test your knowledge about these fierce tribes once described by Julius Caesar
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The ancient Celts were a collection of tribes that roamed Europe for centuries, reaching as far east as what is now Turkey. Best known from the writings of Julius Caesar, who recorded information on his war with the Gauls — a tribe that lived around modern-day France — the Celts are often depicted as violent, fierce and scruffy. But this picture has been filtered through ancient Roman and Greek authors who knew little about these groups, which spoke different languages and had complex cultures. There's also no universal definition of who counted as an ancient Celt. Some historians count only continental tribes as Celtic, while others view the Brittonic-speaking tribes in the British Isles, such as the Durotriges and Iceni, as Celts as well. The association of the Celts with only the British Isles — and with Ireland in particular — that often persists today is a Renaissance invention. Are you up to date on your knowledge of the Celts? Take our quiz to find out. Remember to log in to put your name on the leaderboard; hints are available if you click the yellow button! —Viking quiz: How much do you know about these seaborne raiders, traders and explorers? —Stonehenge quiz: What do you know about the ancient monument? —Ancient Maya quiz: What do you know about the civilization that built pyramids across Mesoamerica?
Scottish Sun
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic icon and treble winner begs Brendan Rodgers to stay at the Hoops as he goes into final year of his contract
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARTIN O'NEILL has pleaded with Brendan Rodgers to commit his future to Celtic. The Hoops boss plans summer talks with Dermot Desmond, with his current deal up in 12 months. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers Credit: Getty 3 Martin O'Neill poises with three trophies Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 3 13.05.2025 Celtic training ……………………………. Brendan Rodgers Credit: Kenny Ramsay But uncertainty over Rodgers has stunned Celts legend O'Neill. And in an exclusive interview with SunSport to mark the 25th anniversary of his own Celts appointment, the former gaffer has urged his countryman to sign an extended new contract. He said: 'I wasn't aware that Brendan only had one more year to run on his contract, but I would have thought Celtic want to keep him at the club. 'And hopefully he would want to stay. He's set a very good standard there. 'I'm also thinking that the brush he had with the Champions League would encourage him to give it another go in the next few years. 'I actually believe the new format suits Celtic. 'Going in again next season will give the players, staff, board and support something to look forward to. 'And I'd be hopeful that Brendan would want that for next season, and the season after. 'With that in mind, I'd be really surprised if he didn't stay on. I certainly hope he does.' O'Neill also insists it's vital for Celts that rivals Rangers become stronger. Awkward moment Martin O'Neill calls out Brendan Rodgers over 2019 Celtic exit to Leicester The Ibrox club finished 17 points behind Rodgers' champions after a disastrous campaign. Gers are close to appointing a new boss to replace sacked Philippe Clement, with major investment incoming from their new owners. O'Neill added: 'I spoke to Graeme Souness about this just the other day. 'I was saying how Rangers need to get their act together, for want of a better expression. 'I genuinely believe them being strong helps Celtic. 'Obviously they are looking for a manager, and that will be the start of them making inroads. 'There's also been big talk about investment. 'In a one-off game, Rangers have proved they can beat Celtic. 'But can they find the consistency required? 'Can they go away from home and win the matches they are maybe expected to win? 'That hasn't happened in the last couple of years with this team.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
3 days ago
- Sport
- The National
'Unbelievable' Greg Taylor urged to stay at Celtic
And he insists Taylor might just come out on top of that battle. The 27-year-old may have played his last game for the Hoops as they lost the Scottish Cup final on penalties to Aberdeen. He's yet to agree on a new deal and that is looking increasingly unlikely. Celts have Kieran Tierney coming back on a pre-contract from Arsenal this summer and that could be what is putting Taylor off as Tierney would be seen as a first pick when fit. But Mulgrew points out it's a long season and more than one player will be needed for the position, especially with the homecoming hero's injury history. In any case, Mulgrew wouldn't rule out Taylor nailing down a starting jersey. Read more: Inside Kieran Tierney's first days at Celtic training when he stunned senior pros Barcelona superstar Raphinha labels ex-Celtic flop 'ace' in surprising praise He told the Daily Record: 'As a Celtic fan I would love to see Greg stick around. "He does that inverted role brilliantly and between him and Tierney they can still have enough games between them over a season. 'It's unrealistic to play every single game at Celtic because there's 60 games in a season so there's plenty there for the two of them. "You imagine KT will be looking to stay fit but you don't know how realistic that is. 'He's probably not going to play 60 games at the level so I'd love to see Greg Taylor stay because he offers a lot for the changing room. "Tierney will still need that competition to know that he's not just going to be there every game. 'Greg would provide that perfectly and he's got the determination and attitude to be in the team. "He'll want to fight to be in there and you just never know, Taylor could get the jersey. "Football's a funny game sometimes.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic can REPLACE him as he gives major update on his future
BRENDAN RODGERS insists Celtic would find it easy to replace him. The Hoops boss — out of contract at the end of next season — is expected to have summer talks with major shareholder Dermot Desmond over his future at Celts. 2 Brendan Rodgers has addressed his future Credit: PA 2 Peter Lawwell and Dermot Desmond Credit: Kenny Ramsay But Rodgers insists his position at the club is no different from any of the players in his squad. He said: 'Having now come through the first spell to the second spell, I know 100 per cent you will lose some of your best players. 'But they can always be replaced, like the manager can be replaced. 'Celtic's in a great moment as a club both on the pitch and off the pitch, and my job is to keep driving the vision forward.' Rodgers insists he's '200 per cent' committed to Celts next season, vowing there's no chance he'll quit before his contract expires. But so far the Northern Irishman has NOT ruled out quitting at the end of next season. In an interview with Sky Sports, filmed before the Scottish Cup final defeat to Aberdeen, Rodgers added: 'I made my promise to be here to ensure that people felt the stability. I just wanted to make sure there were no distractions. 'I'm sure at some point I'll sit with Dermot and the board and have a chat around the future, but we haven't touched on that yet. 'The focus has been purely on being successful this season and then we'll arrive into the summer with real positivity, and I feel that's what's important.' Meanwhile, keeper Scott Bain has departed Parkhead after eight seasons with the champions. Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has STRONGER transfer case after final defeat He still had a year left on his contract but he's now left Celts early, with Aberdeen goalie Ross Doohan due to arrive this summer. Bain said: 'I am really sad, of course, to be leaving the club. But I am so thankful, too, for everything the club has given me. 'I have enjoyed my time at Celtic massively, it's been a huge honour to be part of the biggest and best club in the country. 'I would like to thank the gaffer and all the other managers I've worked with, my many team-mates over the years and all the staff. 'I've made some great friends at Celtic and will always support the club in everything it does. 'The Celtic fans are the best around, and I thank them for all the support I have been given.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Wales Online
Dreamy sandy beach that could be on the Californian coast that has something distinctly Welsh in the background
Dreamy sandy beach that could be on the Californian coast that has something distinctly Welsh in the background This popular North Wales beach has golden sand and strong 'Californian coast vibes' Traeth Llanddwyn at sunset bordered by Newborough Forest (Image: I Love Colour/Wiki ) We are spoiled for choice for dreamy beaches in Wales. One popular North Wales beach, in particular, has golden sand and strong 'Californian coast vibes' and is a magnet for snap-happy tourists. Beautiful Traeth Llanddwyn is a blue-flag beach on historic Ynys Llanddwyn (Llanddwyn Island) that's part of the Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve and home to one of Wales' most photogenic lighthouses. The area is also rich in birds and wildlife, from wild ponies to red squirrels and even leeches. It's located in Anglesey, once the sacred heartland of the Druids and the last bastion of the Celts. This ethereal isle remains a land of ancient power, with standing stones, Iron Age forts, and eerie burial chambers scattered throughout. Here, wildflower-covered fields and Neolithic tombs meet storm-battered cliffs, windswept dunes, and secluded coves waiting to be discovered. Traeth Llanddwyn is a walkers' favourite (Image: John Winder/Wiki ) There are also several gorgeous beaches across the isle where you can stroll along sandy shorelines, feast on seafood or take a cold water dip. Article continues below With its impressive sand dunes, legend-filled Traeth Llanddwyn offers magnificent views of Eryri National Park, Caernarfon, and Llyn Peninsula. This romantic beach is included in 'best beaches' lists and is famed for its enchanting tidal island, which has an irresistible allure. A path leads to the nature reserve at Llanddwyn Island, and the nearby forest has lovely footpaths to traverse. Take a leisurely walk towards the beach, amidst Corsican pines, where red squirrels dart up trees and the sea glints on the horizon, and you might think you've been transported to the west coast of America. On the Isle, you'll also find a lighthouse called Goleudy Tŵr Mawr, a remarkable Celtic stone cross situated at the heart of the island and Dwynwen's well. It's believed the well is home to sacred fish who can predict whether couples' relationships will succeed; if the fish are active when visiting the well, it is seen as a sign of a faithful husband. The photogenic tidal island of Ynys Llanddwyn at sunset (Image: Richard Banton/Wiki ) Besides the well, there is also Crochan Llanddwyn, meaning Llanddwyn's cauldron, a small wishing well that is located in a rabbit warren between Llanddwyn Island and Newborough. According to folklore, if the water of the well boils while visitors are present, love and good luck will follow. Tidy. This magical isle, with its rugged shoreline and crystal-clear waters, is closely tied to the legend of Saint Dwynwen, Wales' patron saint of lovers, which basically makes her the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine. According to the story, Saint Dwynwen sought solace on this island after a heart-wrenching love story, and the island is a place of both romantic and spiritual significance. Llanddwyn Island on Anglesey's west coast is home to the church of St Dwynwen - the Welsh patron saint of lovers (Image: Portia Jones ) Dwynwen lived during the 5th century and fell in love with a prince named Maelon Dafodrill. Unfortunately, her father, who had 24 daughters, had already arranged for her to marry someone else. Our gal, Dwynwen, was so upset that she could not marry Maelon that she begged God to make her forget him. After falling asleep, an angel visited Dwynwen, who appeared carrying a sweet potion designed to erase all memory of Maelon and turn him into a block of ice. Yikes! God, feeling generous, gave Dwynwen three wishes. Her first wish was that frozen bae Maelon be thawed; her second was that God meet the hopes and dreams of true lovers; and her third was that she should never marry. All three were fulfilled, and as a mark of her immense gratuitude, Dwynwen devoted herself to God's service for the rest of her life. With so much history, folklore and picture-perfect panoramas, this spot is unsurprisingly hugely popular (Image: Visit Wales/Welsh Government ) With so much history, folklore and picture-perfect panoramas, this spot is unsurprisingly hugely popular. The car park at Traeth Llanddwyn Beach has space for 300 vehicles and is often full shortly after opening. A viral video of the beach's golden sands racked up more than 1.4 million views on TikTok. It was posted by user Heykeyt, who claimed it was 'hands down the most romantic spot in Wales,' driving a huge number of visitors to the picturesque beach. On clear sunny days, there are often huge lines of cars along the twisty route leading from Newborough village centre, with jams extending another half-mile on the A4080 towards Pen-lôn. Understandably, frustrating locals. To avoid the crowds and adding to mass tourism, this beach is best visited in the winter, when fewer tourists traverse the whipping winds and salt-sprayed shores. If you are visiting in summer, you could go for a sunrise beach walk and beat the morning crowds. Make sure not to leave any rubbish behind or park anywhere that blocks in residents. Need to know Location: Llanddwyn, Newborough, Isle of Anglesey, LL61 6SG Parking: New charges for the main car parks came into force on Friday, 23 May. It will now cost £5 to park for up to two hours, and 70p for each additional 20 minutes up to a maximum daily charge of £15. Tides: Ynys Llanddwyn can be cut off in high tides. Check tide times before starting this route. Environment: Do not leave rubbish or light fires or BBQs during long spells of dry weather. Article continues below
