The Irish Driver Theory Test – In Gaelic?
A couple of days ago I was helping my sister complete her online application form for the driver theory test when we encountered a drop-downContinue Reading
Tag: Isle of Man
Oíche Bhealtaine 2015
It’s May Eve in north-western Europe and at sunset the ancient festival of Bealtaine, marking the start of theContinue Reading
The Gaelic Union
A new website to strengthen ties between Gaelic-speaking communities in Ireland and Scotland, as well as encouraging cultural tourism byContinue Reading
Samhain Shona Daoibh
The sun has set, the bonfires are being lit, and the Feis Shamhna is upon us: the nocturnal festival of Samhain marking the commencement of the newContinue Reading
Féile na Bealtaine
Some appropiate links for Lá Bealtaine, traditionally the first day of summer by the indigenous calendars of the Irish, Scots and Manx (andContinue Reading
Gaelic, The Pluralist Language
The people of Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man are united by one thing above all others: the indigenousContinue Reading
Seanchas – Irish, Scottish And Manx Mythology And Folklore
For those of you with an interest in early, middle and early modern indigenous Irish literature and post-Medieval folklore (IrishContinue Reading
The Manx Tongue – In Rude Health
Some very good news on Manx, the sister language of Irish. The BBC has a lengthy article discussing the fortunesContinue Reading
The Success Of Líofa 2015 In Ireland, And The Cooish In The Isle Of Man
Good news on the Líofa 2015 campaign launched last September by the regional culture minister in the North of Ireland, Carál Ní Chuilín,Continue Reading
The Isle Of Man – Not Quiet A Colony, Not Quiet A Nation
I’m disappointed to see that the committee set up by the Tynwald (the Manx parliament) to review the TV licenceContinue Reading
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