Podcasts about maughold

Musically there's a celebration of Boaldyn, the Maytide. William Gell's poem, Mannin Veg Veen, brings a focus on Maughold man, Sir Mark Cubbon, and his connection with Mysore in India. The Manx thread brings a translation into Manx of part of a fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm.

With a sprinkling of music from the Celtic countries, we follow William Gell as he leads northward from Laxey, round the Dhoon and onto Maughold. A Manx translation of Grimm's fairy tales leads us to some decidedly strange places and goings on.

Tip charges shooting up, dingy Douglas City's Christmas lights, inflated wind gusts, Garff Commissioners and Maughold, yesteryear's stickiest carpets, DHSC £64k Strategy boss & Summerland 51 years on. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Trying something a little different with a mid-week AT YOUR SERVICE - there's still lots on offer as we celebrate the Island's Patron Saint - Maughold - with walks, talks and food all based around Kirk Maughold - the Parish Church (set in the most stunning countryside with amazing coastal views!)The Choristers from St John The Baptist Parish Church in Broughton, Lancashire are back on the Island for their annual choir school and holiday- hear them on the programme - and in person in Douglas this week!The 2-week Port St Mary Beach Mission is under way - fun games and faith for 0 - 17 year olds - no need to sign up for the whole 2 weeks - come for as many or as few days as you wish - all welcome - go to psmbm.im to get all the information and enrol your child(ren)One of the Beach Mission Leaders has a couple of stories to share - her first-hand experiences of true humility ......And of course there's notice board news too - and music (including a VERY popular hymn!)

After spending the night in an attractive cottage at Ballure, Dorothy Wordsworth enjoys the pleasant setting once more before setting out with Henry Hutchinson and Willy Wordsworth for Maughold. There she leaves them to make their way back to Douglas whilst she returns to Ramsey. Dr John Seward has explained all that happened to Jonathan Harker, whose wife, Mina, has become a victim of Count Dracula. We also hear of how Arthur Holmwood (Lord Godalming) and Quincey Morris got on in pursuit of the Count. Another episode from the translation into the Manx Gaelic of Bram Stoker's story, Dracula. As y kiaull ain - MARI MATHIAS & GWILYM BOWEN RHYS - Gwenno SKIPINNISH - Tir a' mhurain MARCEL HENO & JEAN-CLAUDE JEGAT - La Pontivyenne AALIN CLAGUE - Snaih HOLMAN CLIMAX MALE VOICE CHOIR - Cornwall forever LEO ROWSOME - The dawn/Music in the glen PEDAIR - Siwgwr gwyn ALEX CAMPBELL - The bonny ship the Diamond NOLWENN LEROY - Suite Sudarmoricaine

Dorothy Wordsworth's walking tour of the Island in July 1828 has brought her to a cottage at the foot of Ballure Glen, where the hosts are Mrs Brew and Miss Trivett. After a walk out to Maughold, she returns to Ramsey. Professor Van Helsing and his friends have broken into the room ofJonathan and Mina Harker - only to find Mina in the fierce clutch of Count Dracula as he forces her down onto Jonathan's chest to suck his blood. Another episode from the translation of Bram Stoker's story into the Manx Gaelic. As y kiaull ain son Laa'l Pharick - CHRISTY MOORE - Patrick was a gentleman RITA CONNOLY - The deer's cry MATT MOLLOY, JOHN CARTY & ARTY McGLYNN - The green fields of Glentown THE IRISH TENORS - Hail, glorious Patrick RUBY MURRAY - It's a great day for the Irish FIANA NI CHONAILL - The mountain lark/The red bee CHRISTY MOORE - St Patrick's arrival PATRICIA BOURKE D'SOUZA - Luireach Phadraig CONOR MALLON - Unearthed

Having followed the tailless cat through the hedge at the back of the creepy churchyard, Rory discovers that not everyone in Maughold village is as odd and disconnected as her Granny.

Conister Bank makes Manx history, Assisted Dying Bill latest, Jamie Barrow inquest ruling, Ravens disappoint in Manchester & Maughold's famous public conveniences. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

After concluding an overview of the Island's ecclesiastical history, David Robertson continues his 1791 tour of the Island, from Bishop's Court to Ramsey, then out to Maughold, before ascending Snaefell. In our Manx translation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Professor Van Helsing has arranged to come to Exeter to see Mina Harker. So striking is their meeting that Mina decides to give a verbatim report in her journal. As y kiaull ain - MARI MATHIAS - Annwn EOGHAINN O CEANABHAINN - Mo Sheamoisin AR BLEIZI RUZ - Polka de Haute-Bretagne CHRISTINE TEARE - Aislyn y cheayn THE CHANGING ROOM - Yntredha dowr a res THE WHISTLEBINKIES - Captain Celtic PLU - Milgi, milgi THE WOLFE TONES - Let the people sing FLEUVES - Dans Plinn

We find out a little more about George Stepney of Belle Vue in Maughold, before exploring old Laxey and the Laxey valley. After that, we head for Douglas and the end of our excursion led by Rev Thomas Stephen's 1832 publication, 'A Poetical Guide to the Isle of Mann', and the end of his book. We return to Mina Murray's Journal in the translation into Manx Gaelic of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'. Her ploy of getting Lucy Westenra tired out before bedtime seems to work at first, but quickly turns to dramatic concern. As y kiaull ain y cheayrt shoh - CILMERI - Y sgwner tri mast CAARJYN COOIDJAGH - Niee yn eaddagh/Ugh ugh ugh MIKE O'CONNOR - Anna Collins RUNRIG - Cearcal a chuain MONA KERYS - La Paimpolaise MICHAEL COLEMAN - O'Dowd's Favourite reel medley PERERIN - Symffoni lawen RUTH KEGGIN & RACHEL HAIR - Vuddee veg MIKE O'CONNOR - The bells of old Kea/The waters of Tresillian

A repentant brigand, St. Maughold lands on the Isle of Man, and finds the Island is ruled by one of the Old Gods, the Fey Queen known as Tehi Tegi... Welcome to the 2021 Christmas Special, Part 3 of 4. Lore & Legend Themes by Robert Bentall. Additional music and sound effects sourced from the community at Freesound.org. Visit the website for full audio credits. EPISODE NOTES: https://www.loreandlegend.co.uk/ AUDIO CREDITS 'Christmas Day' by Derek Fiechter on Album: Winter Wonderland 'Winter Festival' by Brandon & Derek Fiechter on Album: Christmas Land 'Santa's Elves' by Brandon & Derek Fiechter on Album: Mists of Ice 'Unseelie Fae Lullaby' by Brandon & Derek Fiechter on Album: Medieval Halloween 'Shadow Woods' by Brandon & Derek Fiechter on Album: Treefolk 'King of the Pixies' by Brandon & Derek Fiechter on Album: Treefolk Brandon & Derek Feichter Music on: Bandcamp: https://dbfiechter.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01Er12nK5rrnHx8usFPJAs?si=nPVsmjcvRvWoymTBQXZPLw Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjMZjGhrFq_4llVS_x2XJ_w 'Exploring at Dusk (RPG Music)' by Caleb Henessey on Album: V. Muse 'Lady Of The Lake' by Caleb Henessey on Album: Pendragon Caleb Hennessy Compositions on: Bandcamp: https://calebhennessy.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calebhennessyscompositions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/slavetofreedom216/videos Additional incidental music, background ambience and sound effects by multiple authors sourced from Freesound.org. ----------------------------------- || Keep up to date with the podcast by visiting www.loreandlegend.co.uk and following us on Facebook and Twitter. || Website: https://www.loreandlegend.co.uk || Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofloreandlegend/ || Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ofloreandlegend --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/loreandlegend/message

40 new - now 347 cases, 3 in Nobles, 0 in ICU, Crogga Chief Exec Diccen Sargent talks all about gas, the Maughold Gas Field Block 112/25, green future, transition to renewables and the money involved. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

This year marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 - a series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks on targets in the United States - over 3,000 people were killed in New York, when two planes were flown into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Centre; 184 people died when another plane hit the Pentagon, and a further 40 people died in Pennsylvania, where another hijacked plane crashed in a field after passengers attempted to retake control - that plane was believed to be heading to the Capitol building in Washington DC. In New York, more than 400 police and firefighters were killed. As we listen to the thoughts of one person who was there, it's clear the passing of 20 years has done little to dull the painful memories. Anglican Priest Rev'd Dr Glynn Jones is on a short-term loan until the end of November, to assist the local ministry team, caring for the churches in North and South Ramsey, Maughold, The Dhoon and Bride, whilst they are without their own resident Vicar. But in his home Diocese of Carlisle, Rev'd Glynn is 'Chaplain to the Chaplains' - in conversation today, we find out exactly what that means. And lastly, are you ready to Ride and Stride? It's a new charity fundraiser, coming to the Island next Saturday 18 September - Rosemary Clarke has all the information, and you can download maps, a list of churches on the Island, and sponsor forms by going to the Diocesan website - https://www.sodorandman.im Hymns this week are 'Brother, Sister, let me serve you' and 'Praise my soul, the King of Heaven' The piano music is Einuadi's Nefeli, played by Gareth Deakin who - in addition to being a pianist - is also Musical Director of Sheeanyn Millish choir. There's also our regular Notice Board, with events for the coming week Notice Board items and your hymn choices for future programmes can all be emailed to me - judithley@manxradio.com

No one could fail to be moved by the pictures and reports coming from Afghanistan this week - but local Christian Aid representative Louise Whitelegg was determined to put the despair she felt, into positive action. So in a matter of days, she had organised, and advertised Island-wide, a 4-hour Prayer Vigil - last Thursday evening in Trinity Methodist Church at Rosemount in Douglas - praying for Afghanistan and for Haiti - one country devastated by violence, the other devastated by earthquakes, storms and political unrest which is hampering the delivery of essential aid. On today's programme Louise shares her thoughts, music and a Bible passage, and Reverend Richard Hooton, Minister at Trinity Church, adds one of the prayers specially written for the Afghan crisis. Within 48 hours of the vigil being advertised, Louise had received over £27,000 in donations for the work of Christian Aid in Afghanistan and Haiti. If you would like to contact Louise for more information you can text or phone 07624-474275. This week we start a new feature - Why do you love YOUR church? I'm asking this same question to three members of Peel Methodist Church - will their answers be the same? Or very different? And if what they say interests you, Peel Methodist Church in Atholl Street has an Open Afternoon on Saturday 28 August from 2pm to 4pm - pop in and take a look! There's home made cakes and tea/coffee too. There's a reminder about Phil Craine's pilgrimage over the Big Bank Holiday Weekend - walking from Rushen Abbey to Maughold in 4 daily sections - phone him on 07624-437248 if you'd like to know more - but the beauty of the walk inspired local poet John Dog Collister to write an evocative poem - and you can hear it on today's programme. Plus there's notice board news, and some good music too! Your hymn choices, for inclusion in future programmes, and items for the notice board, can all be sent to me via email - judithley@manxradio.com

After an absence of two years due to the pandemic, Canon Philip Gillespie is back, spending summer on the Island, and taking care of the churches in Ramsey and Peel whilst resident Parish Priest Fr Brian O Mahony is on holiday. Canon Philip will be warmly remembered for his time on the Isle of Man as Parish Priest of St Mary of the Isle in Douglas, and as senior priest with oversight of all the Island's Catholic Churches. Now the Rector of the Pontifical Beda College in Rome, Canon Philip reflects on life during Italian lockdown, and shares some Scripture, prayers and hymns from the Songs of Praise service in St Adamnan's - Lonan Old Church - which he led earlier in the week. Phil Craine is also a guest on the programme, with an invitation to walk the Triskelion Way, over the long Bank Holiday Weekend - 27th - 30th August. The full pilgrimage route of 36 miles which stretches from Rushen Abbey to Maughold, will be split into 4 sections - one for each day of the weekend - so you can choose to do as much or as little as you wish. No charge and no need to book - just a warm welcome for all. But if you would like more information, text or phone Phil on 07624-437248 or email philcraine44@gmail.com And listen out for a beautiful Kathleen Faragher poem! And there's notice board news, too Items for the notice board, and hymn suggestions for inclusion in future programmes, can all be emailed to me: judithley@manxradio.com

On this exact weekend 15 years ago, a group of German visitors were enjoying exploring our Island and building strong bonds of friendship with their Manx hosts. I joined them for a service of Celtic Evening Prayer when they were in Maughold, and today's programme features that recording, and the story behind the visit. There's wonderful Manx music from Emma Christian, who entertained the group before and after the service, plus our usual notice board, and finally, a word of warning if you like cooking with onions ...... Information for the notice board, and requests for your favourite hymns to be included in future editions of the programme, can all be emailed to me: judithley@manxradio.com

Dr Chloë Woolley was brought up in Maughold and attended the Dhoon School and Ramsey Grammar School. She studied piano, singing and played violin in the Manx Youth Orchestra.  Chloë has a BMus in Composition and Performance from the University of Huddersfield and an MMus in Composition and Ethnomusicology from the University of Edinburgh. Chloe went on to study for a PhD at the School of Scottish Studies in Edinburgh and graduated in 2004 with her thesis, ‘The Revival of Manx Traditional Music: From the 1970s to the Present Day'.  Chloë returned to the Island in 2004 to take up the position with Culture Vannin.  As Manx Music Development Officer, Chloë Woolley works to promote and support Manx music within the community and the Island's schools by providing information and resources, organising events and by leading workshops.  She works with classroom teachers, peripatetic instrumental teachers, extra-curricular groups, the Youth Service, and the general public to encourage a greater awareness of Manx music and culture within the Island and beyond.  As well as running the extracurricular Bree youth movement, she helps organise the annual Manx Folk Awards and Yn Chruinnaght inter-Celtic festival. Chloë is also a Trustee of the Soundcheck charity.  Here's this week's conversation with Dr Chloë Woolley in episode 53 of Island Influencers.

The steamer Victoria from Fleetwood for Belfast had run aground at Port Mooar in Maughold. Edward and Isabella Christian of Baldromma were fined for keeping goods from the wreck. However, two servants at Baldromma stashed away more loot in the adjacent churchyard. This led to a parochial visitation and remonstrance by Bishop Thomas Vowler Short with the police and other officials on 21st March 1842. Our short story in Manx is about an actor whose fantastic skills - and one particular role - brought him only too closely to the attention of an unscrupulous politician. As nyn giaull : KEVIN CONNEFF - The pride of Pimlico MABSANT - Fe drawodd yn my meddwl GUILDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, cond. Tom Higgins - A Manx Overture: The Isle of Mountains and Glens (Haydn Wood) BARBARA GALE, CHRISTINE BREGAZZI, ERNIE THORN & GRAHAM CROWE - Come back to Mona KISTINIDIZ - Kerfank GLENBERVIE FOLK DUO - Roslyn Castle/Gyn ennym/Roxburgh Castle ARDENTIA - Muinera e xota de Ancares# AALIN CLAGUE - Snaih NIALL & CAOIMHIN VALLELY, PAUL MEEHAN & BRIAN MORRISEY - The wrong house

In this final edition of At Your Service for 2020, Bishop Peter reflects on the unique challenges presented by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic - how did we make those early decisions? and what have we learned in the months that followed? And with so much uncertainty still around us, is it truly possible to wish each other a happy New Year? Clare Faulds has been on pilgrimage - during December she walked 45 miles from Rushen Abbey to Maughold. That's about half the distance which Mary and Joseph walked, from their home in Nazareth, to Bethlehem where the child Jesus was to be born. But connecting with the story of the birth of the Christ-child was not the main reason for Clare's pilgrimage - so what WAS it? We find out in a conversation with Clare in Maughold on Christmas morning, at the end of her pilgrimage - and also discover why she chose to sleep rough, on the coldest night in the last two years! Our music this week is mostly local - two pieces from the Choir of King William's College - the popular carol 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and Boris Ord's setting of the 15th century verse 'Adam lay ybounden' Their Musical Director is Steve Daykin and the organist is Stuart Corrie. There's also a setting of The Lord's Prayer by Men Aloud together with Boys Aloud And if you'd like to choose a favourite hymn for inclusion in a future programme, I'd love to hear from you - email me with details - judithley@manxradio.com

Ever wonder which cat is the most Christmasy of all cats?We're still not sure...Scot discusses an old Manx Gaelic tune, "Oikan ayns Bethlehem" (A Babe in Bethlehem,) as well as an old Polish tune, "W zlobie lezy" (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly).Bonus: an easy recipe for Monkey Bread!Tune in to this episode to hear Scot say, "[insert Polish words]"---Links to recordings and performances of tunes featured in this episode, for your viewing and listening edification:...Oikan ayns Bethlehem.Oikan ayns Bethlehem scorehttps://www.manxmusic.com/media/Learn%20Songs/12%20Oikan%20ayns%20Bethlehem%20RNM%20-%20Full%20Score.pdf.Apollo's Fire - Oikan ayns Bethlehem from Sacrum Mysterium: A Celtic Christmas Vespers, 2012https://youtu.be/1lr0gJd7szg.Ruth Keggin sings Oikan Ayns Bethlehemhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiz3OioPpfk.Alexandra Slater sings Oikan Ayns Bethlehemhttps://twitter.com/CultureVannin/status/1068844914149154816.Pamela Kerruish sings Oikan ayns Bethlehem at a candlelight Christmas service in the Dhoon Church, Maughold, in 1968https://soundcloud.com/culture-vannin/oikan-ayns-bethlehem-manx-carval-1968... Infant Holy, Infant lowly - "W Żłobie Leży" .Warsaw Philharmonic Choir & Orchestra, 2015https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnSnSnpCcNE.Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Music Video) - Tabernacle Choirhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVoVRro0R2I.James McGillivray, Infant Holy, Infant Lowlyhttps://pipetunes.ca/tunes/infant-holy-infant-lowly/.W Żlobie leży (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKilJXab8no.Edith Margaret Gellibrand Reed translated it into English in 1921.Daniel Neises describes some of the general characteristics of Polish sacred song: “Polish religious songs are a distinct repertory of congregational songs composed in the vernacular and in a musical idiom derived from Polish folk music. They are typically strophic, monophonic, and are characterized by asymmetrical time signatures and ambiguous modality which commonly oscillates between major, minor, and modal qualities.”https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-infant-holy-infant-lowly-1---For this episode and the next few, we'll be talking about Christmas / Holiday tunes playable on pipes - their origins, fun facts, etc.  We'll be leaning heavily on arrangements by Timothy Cummings, which are available as single-sheet downloads and in a beautifully printed collection at birchenmusic.com---...And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, drums, bass, tenor, snare, Scottish, festival, Highland, games, WUSPBA, small, smallpipe, smallpipes, SSP, advent, epiphany, Christmas, holiday

Laa'l Moirrey Toshee is the Manx celebration of St Mary's principal feast day. The Very Reverend Nigel Godfrey, Dean of St German's Cathedral, talks of St Mary and the many dedications to her in the Island. We visit Chibbyr y Woirrey in Onchan, whilst Sue Woolley tells us of the history surrounding Chibbyr y Woirrey in Ramsey. One of the Maughold stone crosses was found at Keeill Woirrey in Maughold. Author Sara Goodwins talks about it and what interested her in the Manx stone crosses and led her to produce her book, 'Cross Purposes : An Introduction to Mediaeval Manx Crosses' (Loaghtan Books, £5.95).

The famous Port St Mary Beach Mission has been providing two weeks of fun, games, friendship and Bible teaching every year since 1901 - only missing the years of the two World Wars! It's an impressive record, and still attracts around 400 local children and young people each summer. It's organised by Scripture Union Ministries Trust, and the Beach Mission Headquarters are at Mallmore on the Promenade in Port St Mary. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Beach Mission Leaders David and Evelyn Stewart realised that it wouldn't be possible to run the usual event in August - so they set to work to take it on-line - creating Virtually Beach Mission this year, with resources and activities (and videos) all available via the website - www.psmbm.org.uk The relaxation of some Covid-19 restrictions now means that, as well as Virtually Beach Mission on-line, a limited number of actual activities will take place on the beach at Port St Mary during the afternoons of the Mission fortnight - 3rd to 14th August - and you can find details of them on the website too. So, David and Evelyn Stewart - Virtually Beach Mission leaders - are At Your Service today - sharing their own story, the story of the Scripture Union Beach Mission, and a taster of what Virtually Beach Mission has to offer - they also lead a time of reflection and prayer based around a Bible verse which is particularly appropriate for the Beach Mission. And David and Evelyn have chosen a great mix of music too! At Your Service last week was in Maughold - talking with Clare Faulds about the Feast of St Maughold and the celebrations planned in and around Kirk Maughold for three days - 31st July, and 1st and 2nd August. The full programme of events has been published now - with something for everyone, of all ages. You can find all the details at www.facebook.com/KirkMaughold, or you can phone or text Clare on 455280

This week Simon pays a visit to Craig Brinkley of Snaefell Garden Services to see his 3 acre garden which will be open to the public this Saturday, Kirree takes a tour of Peter Kermeen's farm in Maughold and learns about his composting scheme, and John Dog Callister tells us what's in bloom out in the Island's countryside

William Kennish takes us back to the Corrany in Maughold, describing how, in the wild winter weather, stories of the supernatural were told which he, as a young lad, believed and still recalls, despite his Christian upbringing. Our story in Manx takes us once again to Queensland, Australia, and tells us all about Old Peg Leg - Shenn Chass Vaidjey. As y kiaull ain : PLANXTY - The good ship Kangaroo : ELIANE PRONOST - Kousk, Breizh Izel : CAROL WALKER - Ta'n bock, aboo! ersooyl : BRAN - Wrth y ffynnon : SEAN 'AC DHONNCHADHA - A spailpin fanach : DEAF SHEPHERD - Damsadh Cainnach : FIRIL - Ei bakvendt vise : SOWENA - Meriasek : THE SULBY PHANTOM BAND - Trip to Phurt le Moirrey

The Maughold parish fiddler is revealed as Illam Nelly, as Peg Kennish brings the Corna Chesgia mheillea celebrations to an end. But there are more celebrations for sailors at mother Quayle's in Ramsey at their journey's end. In our story in Manx, Jason is a grudging returnee to his dreary home town in Florida, where his friend Alan has a surprise in store. As nyn giaull : PLETHYN - Oes yn y ty 'ma gwin ar werth? : THE ALBION COUNTRY BAND - Hanged I shall be : DAVEY & DYER - Cornish girls : MOOT - Ushag veg ruy : ALAN STIVELL - Hunvreou : DUDACI Z CESKEHO LESA - Hadava polka : ROBERT TEAR & PHILIP LEDGER - O waly waly : CAPERCAILLIE - Oran sugraidh : THE THOLTAN BUILDERS - Manannan Mac y Leirr

William Kennish's poem, 'Mona's Isle', is autobiographical. As he tells us of the harvest customs and celebrations, it includes a family celebration as his parents arrange a marriage portion for Kitty or Kate Kennish who is to marry that year's champion reaper. Maughold parish records show that Catherine Kennish married Ewan Looney in November 1809. Our story in Manx is of a surprise success for a would-be gardener who has, not green fingers, but a black thumb. As nyn giaull: AD VIELLE QUE POURRA - Ar vestrez kollet : TOP FLOOR TAIVERS - Captain Ward : CAROL WALKER - Ta'n bock, aboo! ersooyl : KATIE KIRK & RICK WILLIAMS - Morwenstow : ANNE BRIGGS - Summer's in : MERA ROYLE - Moon at dawn : SIBEAL - Mise Eire : THE QUARTET - Home : KIZZY CRAWFORD - Caer o feddyliau

Bob Carswell delivers a weekly programme of great Manx Gaelic broadcasting and entertainment. William Kennish has seen a change in his native Maughold on his return after 20 years in the Royal Navy. However, he looks back to his early days, playing truant in his favourite haunts, with a surprising history of his schoolmistress. Our story in Manx is also a reminiscence, as a young widow looks back, but learns to look forward with renewed spirit. As nyn giaull : LINDA GRIFFITHS - Storm nos : CHARLES CAIN & CHARLES GUARD - Hi, Kelly! : FORZH PENAOS - Casse-croute Syldave : MacGREGOR BRECHIN O hEADHRA - Mo chaileag bhon eilean : MAGENE - Le rot de la me : NA FILI - Paddy Hughes'/Garrett Barry's/Morrison's : OLL AN GWELLA - Men of Cornwall : MATT CREER - Patient steps : BLOWZABELLA - Eglantine/Man in the brown hat/Schottische Fran Havero/The minah bird

We're going nowhere this week as we discuss an airline which has stopped flying, a candidate withdrawing from an election, a defender scoring goals and sewage that isn't going where people want it to. Plus we look back to 1940 when a ship ran aground at Maughold and a piano was required to help the war effort. And Katie brings us the history of the Old Courthouse.

A local authority merger special, as Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners investigate a possible union. We look at the experience of Laxey Lonan and Maughold which merged to form Garff in 2015. And are local authority mergers a sign of government led reform, or complete inaction? We hear the opposing views of Infrastructure Minister Ray Harmer, and Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper.

Beth and Howard take a trip to Maughold to find out all about the community events that take place in the village.

Exclusive extra interviews from our Village Hall programme at Maughold Church Hall, Beth and Howard find our more about the history, the heritage and the people keeping the Manx dialect alive.

This episode we encounter another saintly curse, this time at the hands of St. Maughold, the patron saint of the Isle of Man, and on our way to that miracle story, we catch up on the trials and tribulations of the Manx dynasty of Godred Crovan since we last saw them in Ep. 44. As a bonus, we'll also hear the origin story of St. Maughold, a.k.a. MacCuil the bandit, a.k.a., Cyclops, as recorded in Muirchu's Life of St. Patrick. Today's Texts: The Chronicle of Man and the Sudreys. Edited by P.A. Munch, translated by Alexander Goss, vol. 1, The Manx Society, 1874. Google Books. Muirchu. Life of St. Patrick. St. Patrick: His Writings and Life, edited and translated by Newport J.D. White, Macmillan, 1920. References: Kinvig, R.H. The Isle of Man: A Social, Cultural, and Political History. Charles E. Tuttle, 1975. Mood, A.W. The Folk-Lore of the Isle of Man. Brown & Son, 1891. Sacred-texts.com.

Take a dive into this week's podcast, Jess explains why a swimming pool in the island was filled with plastic, Sam gets constitutional as he looks at why MPs in the adjacent isle are trying to legislate for the Isle of Man and what the Manx govt has had to say about it. Sam also got very excited this week as plans for Hover Kart City in Ballasalla have been given the green light and Jess has been to Maughold for the annual pancake race showing off her flipping great skills. Plus we jump in the Isle of Man Newspapers' Tardis and head back to 1958 to take a look at one of the island's darker moments in this week in history. Don't forget you can join the conversation by following us on Instagram or Twitter @iomnewspodcast   #almostlivefromnigel #pancakes #iom #news #iomnews