Claare ny Gael 10th April 2022

We turn to 'A Poetical Guide to the Isle of Mann', written by Rev Thomas Stephen and published in 1832. He wrote in the Manx language as well, but we hear from his work in English this time. Thomas Stephen was Vicar of Kirk Patrick for 15 years and was also Vicar-General - though some parts of his work perhaps belie his day job! In our story in Manx, Count Dracula is pressing Jonathan Harker to write to his employer, Peter Hawkins, and to anyone else he wishes - but with a clear threat not to write too much. There's also a dire warning not to fall asleep anywhere else in Castle Dracula but in his own set of rooms. As nyn giaull - PENNYLESS - Winter is gone STAA - Illiam y Caine RIOBO - Mallador DERVISH - Jig songs SIAN JAMES - Merch ei mam YANN LE MEUR & MICHEL TOUTOUS - Ton double, Plonevez-Porzhe DOCHAS - Puirt e beul GWENNO - Men an toll RIOBO - Estroupele/Polca