Shiaght Laa

Maralyn Crellin introduces more from the general discussion following the launch of a special edition of the International Journal of the Sociology of Language dealing with Manx, and Sara Goodwins and George Hobbs of Loaghtan Books talk about Douglas : Past & Present, Vol. 2.

After the launch of a special Manx language double edition of the prestigious academic International Journal of the Sociology of Language, we join a discussion led by a panel including Director of Culture Vannin, Breesha Maddrell, Culture Vannin's Manx Language Development Officer, Ruth Keggin Gell, and Manx National Heritage Curator, Nicola Tooms.

Fiona McArdle introduces the launch at Yn Chruinnaght by Dr Chris Lewin of the University of Edinburgh and Dr Erin McNulty of University College Cork, the editors of a a special double edition, focussing on the Manx language, of a prestigious international academic journal.

Celia Bales of Massachusetts dance group, Red Wing Blackbird, talks about their Manx dance repertoire. A number of Manx performers are currently at the huge Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. Ealee Sheard tells us about the Island's representation this year.

Chloe Woolley and Jo Callister of Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering committee round up events from Thursday evening, 30th July, to Sunday 2nd August. Following Manx musicians Isla Callister and Ruth Keggin at Yn Chruinnaght was an international film crew, and we hear from Director Garry Keane of RTE and Producer for Italian company Connemaris Media, Emanuele Galloni.

Music, poetry, drama and an agricultural show to note in your diary, and Chloe Woolley and Jo Callister of Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering, the Island's long-running inter-Celtic festival, give an overview of this year's festival which runs from Monday 27th July to Sunday 2nd August.

Fiona McArdle introduces the last in the present series, as Shiaght Laa hears more from Stephen Miller RBV about some of his research work and Press and PR Oficer of the Manx Music, Speech and Dance Festival, Zoë Cannell, looks forward to - and fondly back on - the Guild.

16th April 1746 was the date of the Battle of Culloden, of which repercussions were felt in the Island, as shown in the Atholl Papers. Stephen Miller, RBV talks of the background to his research work and how he shares that knowledge, prior to his talk in the Centenary Centre in Peel at 2.30pm on Saturday 18th April about Edward Faragher and Karl Roeder, Folklorists and Friends .

As the Corrib Singers from County Galway give their final performances here in the Island, there's Manx participation in the Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland. We hear from Cara and Laura Rowles and the band, Shenn Scoill, and from Owen Williams and the band, Smooinaght Mie, about the Manx-language songs they've written and will be singing at the festival.

Y Chaisht is the Manx name for Eastertide, and there are traditions and saying associated with the season. Shennaghys Jiu 2026 takes place over the Easter weekend, and we hear about it - and its future - from founder and chairman of the organizing committee, Juan Garrett, RBV.

In addition to dates for your diary for poetry, an illustrated talk and concerts of music, there's the history and background of the annual Sophia Morrison Award and a song written and performed by a great Manx Radio favourite for a number of years, Alan Jackson.

Fiona McArdle celebrates World Poetry Day, a UNESCO initiative which falls on 21st March. We hear newly-appointed 8th Manx Youth Bard, Matilda Watson, and the Treasurer of the Isle of Man Poetry Society, Bethany de Legh Runciman, as well as from the 1st and 5th Manx Bards.

In the last programme in the current series, Maralyn Crellin looks at some sayings associated with the Christmas time and with James Franklin of Culture Vannin we explore the tradition of The White Boys' play, song and dance.

Fiona McArdle presents a programme which looks at two kinsmen who wanted change, and the sea and its importance, not just in the life of the Island.

Hughie Jones of The Spinners wrote about the loss of the Ellan Vannin on 3rd December 1909. There's that song and reminiscences of the Ellan Vannin from Mona Douglas. In Kirk Arbory, an unusual custom was held on 6th December, with an associated song and other music.

Maralyn Crellin introduces the programme. Liam and Victoria Reynolds and Lisa Mellor of the Peel Pantoloons talk about the year-long work involved in bringing this year's production, Robin Hood , to the Peel Centenary Centre. We join Annie Kissack at the launch of her new book of poetry, A Suggestion of Wrens.

Fiona McArdle is your host. There are two deadlines approaching, as we hear from Bethany De Legh Runciman of the IOM Poetry Society and Breesha Maddrell of Culture Vannin. There are two musical projects underway involving the Manx language. Aalin Clague and Matthew Warren talk of their aims.

We hear from Ruth Keggin Gell of Culture Vannin about a new Manx language badge for all levels of guiding and scouting, and Sara Goodwins and George Hobbs of Loaghtan Books about two new publications.

Myra Gilbert and Helen Fox of the Creative Network talk about an art exhibition from Saturday 16th August in the Hodgson Loom Gallery in Laxey, and two packed weekends of the Isle of Man Art and Architecture Festival on 23rd-25th August and 30th-31st August, a venture between the Creative Network and the Isle of Man Society of Architects. Plus songs by George Formby!

Maralyn Crellin presents a programme in which we hear from author and illustrator Rosemary Greening about Blooming Marvellous : Manx Wildflowers - A Botanical Journey , published by Loaghtan Books, and Ruth Keggin Gell talks to some recent visitors to the Island.

Fiona McArdle introduces Shiaght Laa with Kristin Kelly from Australia and Catherine Iverson from the United States of America - both with Manx ancestry. There's also the launch of Fiddyl Reesht , with Director of Culture Vannin, Breesha Maddrell, and the author/editor of Fiddyl Reesht , Laura Rowles.

The North American Manx Association makes annual awards of silver medals for outstanding contributions to Manx culture and community by young people, and the Department of Education makes two awards for the Manx language. We hear this year's ceremony for the presentation of awards with Daphne Caine MHK and President of Tynwald, Laurence Skelly.

Maralyn Crellin introduces a programme which includes Julie Matthews talking about her life in teaching and the Manx language on the eve of her retirement as head of the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, and Chloe Woolley and Jo Callister give an overview of Yn Chruinnaght 2025, the interCeltic arts festival which will be running 21st-27th July.

Fiona McArdle introduces a programme with items about the Sophia Morrison Award, Tynwald, Culture Vannin's Treisht26 project, which will feed into Blein ny Gaelgey , the Year of the Manx Language 2026. We hear from Breesha Maddrell, Ruth Keggin Gell and Phil Gawne.

Chloe Woolley of Culture Vannin tells of a recording of a suite of 19 Manx songs and tunes recorded recently in Georgia, USA, and available on the Culture Vannin website, Alex Brindley talks about the Groudle Glen Railways diesel and battery electric locomotives, and for the birthday of Hall Caine (14th May 1853), James Franklin of Culture Vannin talks about his work.