Episodes
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues. This week, a look ahead to Yn Chruinnaght's Celtic Gathering, taking place from Monday 15th July to Sunday 21st July.
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues. Today, 4th July, is the old style eve of midsummer, and we hear of old customs associated with today and with tomorrow, 5th July, the old style midsummer - an ancient fire festival dedicated to the Island's great god, Manannan Mac Leirr, in whose honour rushes are still strewn on the ceremonial area for the open air Tynwald, which is held on the old Midsummer Fair day. We also hear from Joyce Crook about an opportunity for people to display their perfo...
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues. We look at the events which bring the 45th Mananan Festival to a close, with the Brodsky Quartet, the Scott Brothers Duo and Kabantu - with the added bonus of an organ recital by Jonathan Scott. We look at some of the films made for Culture Vannin, exploring the history and folklore of the Island. A first-time visitor to the Island is Anthony Callow, of a Manx family which emigrated to Canada in 1928. Whilst he still has relatives in Canada, Anthony hi...
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues. The 45th Mananan Festival at the Erin Arts Centre in Port Erin provides a great opportunity to see leading artists in an intimate setting - and perhaps to provide inspiration for new ways to look at and present Manx culture. From the south to the north, where we join George Hobbs at Dreemskerry on the Manx Electric Railway for a conversation about tramway matters, arising from his recent publication for Loaghtan Books. 'Power, Poles & Platelaying : Kee...
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music. Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh celebrates its 120th year with 'Greinneyderyn ny Gaelgey jeh'n 20oo Cheead Blein', influential Manx-speakers of the 20th century, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13th March in St John's Methodist Church Hall. That same evening, Films In Peel have a showing at the Centenary Centre in Peel. We hear of the season's offerings through to June. Yn Chruinnaght has published informatio...
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music.
International events are brought to the shores of the Isle of Man, with the battle between the British Royal Navy Commander John Elliott and Captain Francois Thurot of the French Royale on 28th February 1760 - and regret in the Island, where Thurot was known and liked. Michael Winter tells us about his love of film and connection with Films In Peel. Congratulations to Holly McRae on becomi...
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music.
We're visiting pantoland again with the Marown Youth and Community Players' production of 'Rapunzel'. We hear from Producer Alison Lodge and cast members Andrew Willoughby and Gill Bowers.
And Joyce Crook tells us about 'The Sleeping Beauty' which is being presented by the Port St Mary Cabaret Party.
The Manx Branch of the Celtic Congress has launched a project to encourage people to...
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music.
This week we find out something about the history of Peel Heritage Trust and how people can get involved with that. There's also an opportunity to volunteer at the historic Milntown estate. Meanwhile in Marown, it's panto time as the Marown Youth and Community Players present 'Rapunzel'
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music.
Jamys O'Meara has stepped in to act as Yn Greinneyder, the Manx Language Development Officer of Culture Vannin. Dollin Mercer talks to him about his role.
Entries for the Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival - the Guild - close on Saturday 9th February. Festival Secretary, Dr Jacqueline Yates, takes us through some of the new classes and other changes this year.
The second of the ev...
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music.
We celebrate the award of the Island's highest cultural honour, as John Kaneen is recognized as Reih Bleeaney Vanannan - Manannan's Choice of the Year.
A tribute to Brian Stowell, a great cultural champion of the Island and its culture.
The Manx Folk Awards are now accepting entries - we hear from Jo Callister of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and Chloe Woolley of Culture Vannin.
And 'The New Name' - we return to the historic recording made in 1907 of John Nelson singing in Manx.
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music
We find about - and hear - this year's Arrane son Mannin, which will go forward to represent the Island in the Pan Celtic International Song Contest at the Pan Celtic Festival in Letterkenny, County Donegal, in Easter Week.
A central figure in Manx cultural life of the early twentieth century was Sophia Morrison, who died on 17th January 1917. We look at an historic recording of John Nel...
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music
Manx Radio's weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues, as well as giving a regular taste of the best of Manx music