Best October Isle Podcasts (2025)

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Perspective 28.12.25 - a message of hope from the 8th Manx Bard Michael Manning 50:35

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It’s probably not unreasonable to say that over the past year Perspective has delivered a fair proportion of political angst and reflected the increasing polarisation of political debate. As it’s Christmas and we reflect on Christian messages of hope and peace I thought for the last Perspective of 2025 we should give you a more positive and encoura…

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Claare ny Gael 21st December 2025 55:01

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A letter from 'A Parishioner of Kirk Braddan' deprecates the traditional Christmas Eve Oie'l Verree, which a poem of William Kennish describes, with Manx Christmas sayings and a Manx version of a story by Sophia Morrison, plus Christmas music from all the Celtic countries.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 21ed Mee ny Nollick - 2025 - December 21st 26:29

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Shoh Maralyn Crellin lesh 'Shiaght Laa', Daniel Quayle lesh'Kiaull as Cooish', as meeryn ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here's Maralyn Crellin with 'Shiaght Laa', Daniel Quayle with 'Kiaull as Cooish', and extracts from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Perspective 21.12.25 - three wise men take a look back at the political year 50:35

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And it came to pass that there came unto Manx Radio’s studio three wise men, one formerly from Douglas East, bringing with them gifts of gall, frank insights and mirth. On Perspective we take an irreverent look back over 2025 - the good, the bad and the ugly …. and that’s just the guests. Is instability the new political norm and if so what is that…

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SPOTLIGHT 17 DECEMBER 2025 26:52

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It's all about the pantos! A big one at the Gaiety and a community one after Xmas in Ramsey. Some small but important changes to the Guild syllabus for 2026 and One Wonderful Night at Peel Cathedral this evening

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Perspective 14.12.25 - some of the highlights from December Tynwald 50:35

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December Tynwald extended into a third day with members keen to milk every minute of debating time as we enter election year. Questions strayed into a lively debate on the state of the Manx economy, with Ministers doing their best to look for positives while questioners being a little less optimistic. There was also a question on support for first …

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Claare ny Gael 14th December 2025 51:58

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An interesting court case from December 1825 reveals tensions between two Douglas residents; there's more in a Manx translation from Grimms' fairy tales; and there's a variety of music to enjoy from the Celtic countries.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 14oo Mee ny Nollick 2025 35:13

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Ta Fiona McArdle chebbal 'Shiaght Laa', ta shin clashtyn cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass 'Kiaull as Cooish' as ta skeeal ayns chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg liorish ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Fiona McArdle presents 'Shiaght Laa', we hear Daniel Quayle's chatty bits from 'Kiaull as Cooish' and there's a story in translation into Manx bythe Brothers …

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SPOTLIGHT 10 DECEMBER 2025 30:55

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H looks at this year's Guild syllabus as the deadline for entries fast approaches, a musical cruise around the world with the Shimmers and more on the first ever Manx language opera

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COUNTRYSIDE 09 DECEMBER 2025 28:14

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In this last programme of the current series, Kirree talks to the Federation of Young Farmers at this year's Tractor Run to talk about what they've been up to whilst Clarky talks to a team of Shearers who heading to the other side of the world to represent the Island in the the World Shearing Championships…

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 7oo Mee ny Nollick 2025 32:14

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Ayns shoh ta: meeryn ass 'Shiaght Laa'; cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass 'Kiaull as Cooish'; as paart elley jeh chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeeal ferrish ny Braaraghyn Grimm. Here there are: excerpts from 'Shiaght Laa'; Daniel Quayle's talking points from 'Kiaull as Cooish'; and another part of a translation into Manx of a fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm.…

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Claare ny Gael 7th December 2025 54:04

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A maritime rescue, with a Royal Naval officer who served in the Island, and ended his days here. More in Manx from the world of the brothers Grimm, and music from around the Celtic world.

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Perspective 7.12.25 - why is LegCo trying to pacify local authorities and does government really not know what it owns? 50:35

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You may have noticed that local authorities have been sharpening their pitchforks and gathering fiery brands as they attempt to oppose a new piece of law which would give government power to impose functions and standards on them. Government’s position appears to be that local Commissioners and Councillors shouldn’t be able to shirk their statutory…

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JUMPIN' IN 05 DECEMBER 2025 57:12

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New music from the Rin Seo collective and Sixty years to the day (almost!) since Ornette Coleman recorded his classic "At the Golden Circle" album. The cats are at it . .

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SPOTLIGHT 03 DECEMBER 2025 26:55

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A Big Book of Magical Manx Tales, a first in the world of opera and could you be the next Young Actor of Mann?

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COUNTRYSIDE 02 DECEMBER 2025 32:35

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Kirree heads to the Southern District Agricultural Show's Christmas Prime stock event, whilst Simon hears about a unique five star rating for the Glen Wyllin Glamping site

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 30oo Mee Houney - 2025 - November 30th 27:44

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Ta shin goaill toshiaght Jeheiney lesh 'Kiaull as Cooish' marish Daniel Quayle, goll er-nyn-gooyl gys Jerdein as Maralyn Crellin ayns 'Shiaght Laa', as eisht gys Jedoonee as 'Claare ny Gael'. We start on Friday with 'Kiaull as Cooish' with Daniel Quayle, go backwards to Thursday and Maralyn Crellin in 'Shiaght Laa', and then to Sunday and 'Claare n…

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Claare ny Gael 30th November 2025 54:41

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A Manx translation of Grimms' fairy tales, and some pieces from a newspaper of 1886 about the Manx language. Music to reflect that St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.

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Perspective 30.11.25 - why do we need the Manx Wildlife Trust? 50:30

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With Leigh Morris vacating his leadership role in the Manx Wildlife Trust earlier this year Graham Makepeace-Warne took over as CEO. He tells Perspective why the Isle of Man needs a Wildlife Trust and what his organisation supports. He explains why wildlife needs our help and we enjoy some of the benefits that being out in the wild in the winter ti…

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SPOTLIGHT 26 NOVEMBER 2025 26:50

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In this week's programme, Howard hears about workshops for anyone who fancies crafting but has never had a go before, a graphic designer gets going on the Manx Zodiac calendar, we dive into a little book of Manx jokes and entries close soon for next year's poetry trail.

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COUNTRYSIDE 25 NOVEMBER 2025 27:07

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Kirree speaks with Heather Wildman about succession planning on the farms, Clarkey chats with Boosh Kerruish and Michael Taggart about the Mhellia and more - and 'Dogtivity'?!

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 23ss Mee Houney - 2025 - November 23rd 14:40

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Shoh Fiona McArdle lesh meeryn ass 'Shiaght Laa', as eisht seihll ny braaraghyn Grimm ayns chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here's Fiona McArdle with extracts from 'Shiaght Laa', and then the world of the brothers Grimm in a Manx translation from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Claare ny Gael 23rd November 2025 54:18

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The Cushag - the Manx national flower? However, it provided a pen name for Josephine Kermode. In a Manx translation of Grimm's fairy tales, there's a goat eating lush shoots. In between there's a variety of music from the Celtic nations.

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Perspective - Should the Island be worried about MONEYVAL? 50:35

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What some thought would be a quick and relatively pain free Tynwald sitting turned into a two-and-a-half day marathon which saw all manner of unexpected and shock votes. Castle Rushen High School, MONEYVAL, disincentives to maintain empty properties and MiCard are just a few of the biggest talking points. Christian Jones goes through them in a bit …

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JUMPIN' IN 21 NOVEMBER 2025 58:48

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The jazz hamsters play music from artists at this year's London Jazz Festival - which is where they will be by the time of broadcast!

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SPOTLIGHT 19 NOVEMBER 2025 26:53

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H hears about two events with one deadline for entries - the Poetry Trail 2026 and the One Act Play Festival next year at the EAC - and how the fifth Manx Bard has a Suggestion of Wrens

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COUNTRYSIDE 18 NOVEMBER 2025 31:50

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Kirree drops in to this year's Chrysanthemum Show in Castletown, whilst Simon finds out more about the new Manx Wildlife Trust Biosphere Artist in Residence

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 16oo Mee Houney - 2025 - November 16th 34:35

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Shoh dhyt meeryn 'sy Ghaelg ass 'Shiaght Laa', 'Kiaull as Cooish' as 'Claare ny Gael'. Here for you are pieces in Manx from 'Shiaght Laa', 'Kiaull as Cooish' and 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Claare ny Gael 16th November 2025 54:13

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There are conflicting theories about the origins of Laa'l Spitlhin Geuree on 18th November, there's a Manx translation of Grimms' fairy tales, and a miscellany of music from the Celtic nations.

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Perspective 16.11.25 - is Tynwald trying to have its cake and eat it on its minimum wage decision? 50:35

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In October Tynwald members agreed to a slightly watered down proposal to tie the minimum wage to the living wage. This led to the Local Economy Forum holding a lively meeting which, while highly critical of government and Tynwald’s decision, suggested a change to tax allowances and credits which would see the lowest paid taking home slightly more m…

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SPOTLIGHT 12 NOVEMBER 2025 29:01

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H catches up with two of the actors involved in a forthcoming performance of Ibsen’s “The Doll’s House” at Ballakermeen Studio Theatre, takes a last look at the wonderful “Perspectives” exhibition at the Loom Gallery . . and speaks to joint conductor of the IOMSO, Graham Kirkland ahead of the Orchestra’s Gala performance at the Villa Marina on the …

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Claare ny Gael 9th November 2025 53:45

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Murder, mutilation and mayhem - the world of the Kings of Man and the Isles. But Olaf Godredson seems to have died peacefully in Peel Castle on 10th November 1187. More Grimms' fairy tales in Manx, and the Island's music to celebrate the Cooish Manx Language festival 2025.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 9oo Mee Houney - 2025 - November 9th 26:31

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Shoh dhyt caa dy chlashtyn cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass e chlaare, 'Kiaull as Cooish', as chyndaays jeh paart dy skeeal ferrish Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here's a chance to hear Daniel Quayle's topics from his progamme, 'Kiaull as Cooish', and a translation of part of a Grimms' fairy tale from 'Claare ny Gael'.…

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Perspective - Launch of the Year of the Manx Language Blein ny Gaelgey 2026 50:35

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Earlier this week the Year of the Manx Language, Blein ny Gaelgey was officially launched at the start of the Cooish Manx language festival. The year has been organised by Jeabin, the Manx language network and there will be loads of events during the year to celebrate the Manx language. The year is primarily supported through existing budgets and a…

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JUMPIN' IN 07 NOVEMBER 2025 JDJ Special 58:44

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The cats in the hats rue the passing but celebrate the music of the drummers' drummer and pianist, Jack DeJohnette, who died last week.

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SPOTLIGHT 05 NOVEMBER 2025 30:42

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A coastal palette of art at Ballasalla Village Hall, local author Joanne Clague publishes the sixth and final book in the second of two trilogies, getting the right perspective - art for healing at the Loom Gallery, a pottery fair at the Villa Arcade and it's just a step to the left - Rocky Horror sets up camp at Mad Jacks…

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COUNTRYSIDE 04 NOVEMBER 2025 27:24

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Kirree hears about an unusual exhibition in Ballabeg, with a large collectioin of wedding dresses whilst Simon continues his conversation with well-known Manx farmer, John Quayle and hears about his long-time association with the Royal Manx and how he started out in fur and feather!

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Claare ny Gael 2nd November 2025 51:58

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Music making in the Celtic countries comes in a range of genres, as you'll hear. You'll also hear one of Grimms' fairy tales in a Manx translation, and about crime and punishment in 1832.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 2ah Mee Houney - 2025 - November 2nd 25:38

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Shoh dhyt ny caghlaaghyn cooish v'ec Daniel Quayle ayns 'Kiaull as Cooish' as skeeal ferrish ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here for you are Daniel Quayle's various subject-matter in 'Kiaull as Cooish' and Grimm Brothers' fairy tale from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Perspective 2.11.25 - Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce 50:35

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Perspective 2.11.25 - Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce represents many Manx businesses and has been pretty vocal of late in expressing concerns over the minimum wage increase. It has at times been accused of being too influential over government but is that really the case? What do we need to change to drive econo…

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SPOTLIGHT 29 OCTOBER 2025 29:20

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"Remember me to All at Home" an evening of drama and music to remember the fallen, dance and art events at KA, a local composer premieres a work for choir and string quartet and sculptor Bryan Kneale's final work is at last unveiled in the land of his birth

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COUNTRYSIDE 28 OCTOBER 2025 32:02

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Kirree talks to Welsh farmer Rhys Williams about joint farmning venture and succession, whilst David Christian tells us about the World Manx Association, while Simon enjoys a great chat with Manx farmer John Quayle

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Claare ny Gael 26th October 2025 53:41

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There's a reminder that life in the Island could be gritty, with two men losing their lives for their crime in 1832. There's a well-known story from the Brothers Grimm, heard here in a Manx translation. As usual, there's plenty of music, too, from the Celtic countries.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 26oo Jerrey Fouyir - 2025 - October 26th 27:55

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Ayns shoh er-dty-hon ta cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass Kiaull as Cooish, as chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeeal ferrish Grimm ass Claare ny Gael. Here for you are Daniel Quayle's talky bits from Kiaull as Cooish, and a translation into Manx of one of Grimm's fairy tales from Claare ny Gael.

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Perspective 26.10.25 - Some of the October Tynwald highlights 50:35

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October Tynwald highlights this week. Questions pondered how people will cope when the MiCard system is scrapped and whether the Manx economy is in recession. A new Child First Policy was received by Tynwald and there was unanimous support for a call to introduce a comprehensive program of neurodiversity training in Manx schools.…

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JUMPIN' IN 24 OCTOBER 2025 59:24

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The jazz hamsters have sounds from the likes of Charles Lloyd and Tom Johnson and pay tribute to the music of some great names who have recently moved on to bandstands new . . . Danny Thompson, Anthony Jackson and Klaus Doldinger

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SPOTLIGHT 22 OCTOBER 2025 27:19

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H drops in to see the final preparations for the "National Treasures" exhibition at the House of Manannan in Peel, enjoys the launch of artist Eileen Schaer's new "Small Paintings" exhibition at Studio 42 in Port St Mary . . and looks forward to the Wind Workshop Weekend.

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COUNTRYSIDE 21 OCTOBER 2025 34:50

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Simon chats about less usual birds for him with head of Manx Birdlife Alison Leonard and then heads to the pumpkin field in Sulby, while Kirree catches up with retiring president of the MNFU Ean Parsons

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Claare ny Gael 19th October 2025 54:30

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The history of James and Charlotte Stanley and a stone dated 1644 found at Castle Rushen rounds off William Gell's 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen. There's a translation into Manx of Grimm's Fairy Tales, and a generous helping of music from the Celtic countries.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 19oo Jerrey Fouyir - 2025 - October 25th 26:24

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Cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass y chlaare echey, 'Kiaull as Cooish', as chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeealyn ferrish Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Daniel Quayle's chatty bits from his programme, 'Kiaull as Cooish', and a translation into Manx of Grimms' Fairy Tales from 'Claare ny Gael'.