Claare ny Gael 22nd January 2023

Our 1791 tour guide, David Robertson, takes us out of Douglas and through Santon to Ballasalla. It gives us an opportunity to explore something of the history of Newtown (now Mount Murray) and an early industrial  enterprise in Ballasalla, using the power of the Silverburn to drive a cotton mill. Dr John Seward can't understand what Professor Van Helsing's reason is for his elaborate precautions involving garlic flowers all round Lucy Westenra's bedroom and even in a wreath round her neck. However, the Professor is satisfied that this will give Lucy an undisturbed night. Our version in the Manx Gaelic of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' brings a dramatic surprise for the Professor. As y kiaull ain - FOSTER & ALLEN - The old rustic bridge by the mill BRENDA WOOTTON - De Sul vytyn RACHEL HAIR TRIO - The Duke of Fife's welcome to Deeside ELLEN WILLIAMS & DAVID GEORGE HARRINGTON - Sea song BRIAN MAC STOYLL - Berree Dhone PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA cond. GEORGE WELDON - Suo gan AN TUAGH (JAMIE KEDDIE) - Iomraibh eutrom ho ro NOLWENN LEROY - La jument de Michao KEITH DONALD & MAIRE NI BHREATHNACH - Aisling gheal