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Claare Ny Gael
''Claare ny Gael'' is a bilingual radio show presented by Robert Corteen Carswell and broadcast on Sunday evenings each week on Manx Radio. Both produced and presented by Carswell since the programme's inception in the late 1970s, the show mixes music from the Celtic Nations with presentations on issues of interest to the Isle of Man, including the Manx language, history, contemporary events and many other aspects of Manx culture. Each episode follows two threads - one in Manx and the other in English - which are distinct from one another and which can carry over a number of episodes. The show has support through the Broadcasting Act passed by Tynwald in 1993, which requires a commitment from Manx Radio Manx Radio (legally Radio Manx Ltd.) ( gv, Radio Vannin) is the national commercial radio station for the Isle of Man. It began broadcasting on 29 June 1964, almost ten years before commercial radio was licensed in the United Kingdom. The Isle of ... to broadcast a ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isle Of Man
) , anthem = " O Land of Our Birth" , image = Isle of Man by Sentinel-2.jpg , image_map = Europe-Isle_of_Man.svg , mapsize = , map_alt = Location of the Isle of Man in Europe , map_caption = Location of the Isle of Man (green) in Europe (dark grey) , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = United Kingdom , established_title = Norse control , established_date = 9th century , established_title2 = Scottish control , established_date2 = 2 July 1266 , established_title3 = English control , established_date3 = 1399 , established_title4 = Revested into British Crown , established_date4 = 10 May 1765 , official_languages = , capital = Douglas , coordinates = , demonym = Manx; Manxman (plural, Manxmen); Manxwoman (plural, Manxwomen) , ethnic_groups = , ethnic_groups_year = 2021 , ethnic_groups_ref = Official census statistics provided by Statistics Isle of Man, Isle of Man Government: * * , religion = , religion_year = 2021 , religi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culture Vannin
Culture Vannin is the trading name for the Manx Heritage Foundation, established in 1982 by the Isle of Man Government to promote Manx culture, heritage and language. It was rebranded in February 2014, having previously been known as the "Manx Heritage Foundation" ( gv, Undinys Eiraght Vannin), since the former title "held connotations more towards the cultural history of the island" which were not felt to be accurate to the organisation's progressive approach to invigorating Manx culture.'Re-brand to better reflect its work' News item on IOM Today, published 18 February 2014 Culture Vannin's motto is "Taking our culture forward". Organisation The management board of the Foundation consists of two[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manx Radio Programmes
Manx (; formerly sometimes spelled Manks) is an adjective (and derived noun) describing things or people related to the Isle of Man: * Manx people ** Manx surnames * Isle of Man It may also refer to: Languages * Manx language, also known as Manx or Manx Gaelic, the native Goidelic Celtic language of the Indo-European language family of the Isle of Man * Manx English, the English dialect of the Isle of Man Animals and plants * Manx cat, a cat breed with no tail or sometimes a short tail, originating on the Isle of Man * Manx Loaghtan, a breed of sheep, originating on the Isle of Man * Manx Rumpy, a breed of chicken, not originating on the Isle of Man * Manx robber fly (''Machimus cowini''), an insect * Manx shearwater (''Puffinus puffinus''), a seabird * Isle of Man cabbage (''Coincya monensis monensis''), sometimes called the Manx cabbage * Cabbage tree (New Zealand) (''Cordyline australis''), sometimes called the Manx palm * Extinct animals from the Isle of Man Other uses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casino Royale (novel)
''Casino Royale'' is the first novel by the British author Ian Fleming. Published in 1953, it is the first ''James Bond'' book, and it paved the way for a further eleven novels and two short story collections by Fleming, followed by numerous continuation Bond novels by other authors. The story concerns the British secret agent James Bond, gambling at the casino in Royale-les-Eaux to bankrupt Le Chiffre, the treasurer of a French union and a member of the Russian secret service. Bond is supported in his endeavours by Vesper Lynd, a member of his own service, as well as Felix Leiter of the CIA and René Mathis of the French Deuxième Bureau. Fleming used his wartime experiences as a member of the Naval Intelligence Division, and the people he met during his work, to provide plot elements; the character of Bond also reflected many of Fleming's personal tastes. Fleming wrote the draft in early 1952 at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica while awaiting his marriage. He was initially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Jerry
Colin Jerry (Manx: Colin y Jerree; 15 June 1936 – 19 December 2008) was a Manx cultural activist best known for his contributions to Manx music through his books, ''Kiaull yn Theay'' ('Music of the folk'), published in two volumes. He was awarded the Reih Bleeaney Vanannan in 1991 for his contributions to Manx culture which were 'extensive and staggering.''Colin Jerry: 1991' , biography on the '''' website Life Colin Jerry was born in , Sussex, on 15 June 1936. During |
William Cubbon
William Cubbon M.A. (28 May 1865 – 1 January 1955) was a Manx nationalist, antiquarian, author, businessman and librarian who was the first secretary of the Manx Museum, later becoming Director of the Museum.''Isle of Man Examiner Yearbook 1914.''''Isle of Man Times.'' Friday, January 07, 1955; Page: 4 Biography Early life Cubbon was born in the small hamlet of Croit-e-Caley in the parish of Rushen, Isle of Man, on 28 May 1865. His father, James Cubbon, was a Master Mariner who hailed from Port St Mary. Business After leaving school, Cubbon took employment with the ''Isle of Man Examiner'' as a compositor and in 1900, together with Horace Lightfoot, Cubbon acquired the ''Manx Sun'' newspaper. Under the ownership of Cubbon and Lightfoot, the editorial standpoint of the ''Manx Sun'' became nationalist in orientation, and in addition to his newspaper proprietorship Cubbon also became heavily involved in the promotion of Manx history and culture. The ''Manx Sun'' and its bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yn Chruinnaght
(Manx for "the gathering"){{cite web , title=Yn Chruinnaght , url=http://www.isleofman.com/attractions/arts-culture/ceremonies-and-festivals/yn-chruinnaght/ , website=isleofman.com , publisher=Manx Telecom Trading Ltd , access-date=8 June 2018 is a cultural festival in the Isle of Man which celebrates Manx music, Manx language and culture, and links with other Celtic cultures. Origin and history The forerunner of ''Yn Chruinnaght'' was founded in 1924, and was known as ''Cruinnaght Vanninagh Ashoonagh'' ("Manx national gathering"). It was the idea of William Cubbon, the second Director of the Manx Museum, who was also the Honorary Treasurer of both ''Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh'' (The Manx Gaelic Society) and the World Manx Association (WMA). Programmes from the early festivals state that "''Yn Cruinnaght Vanninagh Ashoonagh'' is held under the auspices of The World Manx Association and The Manx aelicSociety in commemoration of our great National Poet and with the object of prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illiam Dhone
or (literally meaning 'Brown William' in English) (14 April 16082 January 1663), also known as William Christian, was a Manx politician and depending on viewpoint, patriot, rebel or traitor. He was a son of Ewan Christian, a deemster. In Manx, ' literally translates to ''Brown William''—an epithet he received due to his dark hair—and in English he was called Brown-haired William. Dhone was a significant figure in the Isle of Man during the English Civil War and the Manx Rebellion of 1651. He was executed for high treason in 1663. In the centuries after his death he has become a "martyr and folk-hero, a symbol of the Island's cherished freedoms and traditional rights". Early years and family Little is known about Dhone's early years. He was the third surviving son and youngest heir of Ewan Christian and his wife Katherine Harrison of Bankfield, Eastholme. Dhone was most likely born at the family property in Derbyhaven at Ronaldsway in the parish of Malew in the so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tynwald
Tynwald ( gv, Tinvaal), or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald ( gv, Ard-whaiyl Tinvaal) or Tynwald Court, is the legislature of the Isle of Man. It consists of two chambers, known as the branches of Tynwald: the directly elected House of Keys and the indirectly chosen Legislative Council. When the two chambers sit together, they become "Tynwald Court". The chambers sit jointly, on Tynwald Day at St John's for largely ceremonial purposes, and usually once a month in the Legislative Buildings in Douglas. Otherwise, the two chambers sit separately, with the House of Keys originating most legislation, and the Legislative Council acting as a revising chamber. Etymology The name Tynwald, like the Icelandic and Norwegian '' Tingvoll'', is derived from the Old Norse word meaning the meeting place of the assembly, the field (vǫllr→wald, cf. the Old English cognate weald) of the '' thing''. Tynwald Day Tynwald meets annually on Tynwald Day (usually on 5 July) at a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manx Language
Manx ( or , pronounced or ), also known as Manx Gaelic, is a Gaelic language of the insular Celtic branch of the Celtic language family, itself a branch of the Indo-European language family. Manx is the historical language of the Manx people. Although only few children native to the Isle of Man speak Manx as a first language, there has been a steady increase in the number of speakers since the death of Ned Maddrell in 1974. He was considered to be the last speaker to grow up in a Manx-speaking community environment. Despite this, the language has never fallen completely out of use, with a minority having some knowledge of it as a heritage language, and it is still an important part of the island's culture and cultural heritage. Manx is often cited as a good example of language revival efforts; in 2015, around 1,800 people had varying levels of second-language conversational ability. Since the late 20th century, Manx has become more visible on the island, with increa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culture Of The Isle Of Man
The culture of the Isle of Man is influenced by its Celtic and, to a lesser extent, its Norse origins, though its close proximity to the United Kingdom, popularity as a UK tourist destination, and recent mass immigration by British migrant workers has meant that British influence has been dominant since the Revestment period. Recent revival campaigns have attempted to preserve the surviving vestiges of Manx culture after a long period of Anglicisation, and significant interest in the Manx language, history and musical tradition has been the result. Language The official language of the Isle of Man is English. Manx Gaelic has traditionally been spoken but is now considered "critically endangered". The Manx Gaelic language is a Goidelic Celtic language and is one of a number of insular Celtic languages spoken in the British Isles. Manx Gaelic has been officially recognised as a legitimate autochthonous regional language under the European Charter for Regional or Minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of The Isle Of Man
The Isle of Man had become separated from Great Britain and Ireland by 6500 BC. It appears that colonisation took place by sea sometime during the Mesolithic era (about 6500 BC).Richard Bradley ''The prehistory of Britain and Ireland,'' Cambridge University Press, 2007, p. 8 The island has been visited by various raiders and trading peoples over the years. After being settled by people from Ireland in the first millennium AD, the Isle of Man was converted to Christianity and then suffered raids by Vikings from Norway. After becoming subject to Norwegian suzerainty as part of the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles, the Isle of Man later became a possession of the Scottish and then the English crowns. Since 1866, the Isle of Man has been a Crown Dependency and has democratic self-government. Prehistory Mesolithic The Isle of Man effectively became an island around 8,500 years ago at around the time when rising sea levels caused by the melting glaciers cut Mesolithic Britain of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
