Claare ny Gael 23rd January 2022

Edward Christian was a significant figure in Manx history from about 1630 until his death in 1661, with radical ideas that were well ahead of his time. These were turbulent times, as was his relationship with Yn Stanlagh Mooar, James, the Lord Strange and then VII Earl of Derby. Edward Christian died on 19th January and was buried in the chancel of Maughold Church on 22nd January, 1661. And Jonathan Harker gets a lot of pitying looks, signs of the cross and gestures to ward off the evil eye as he sets off for Castle Dracula. However, he quite enjoys the sights on the road, despite the driver's obvious haste to get it done in the shortest possible time. As y kiaull ain - BLIALAM - Comin' thro' the rye SKWARDYA - Pols anella MERA ROYLE & DAVID KILGALLON - Deep in the earth DOM DUFF - An dans veur STIOFAIN O CUALAIN - Caislean Ui Neill SIAN PHILLIPS & CASS MEURIG - Ty a gardd ANNIE KISSACK - O Vannin veg veen FOUR LANES MALE CHOIR - The skippers of St Ives SGOIL CHIUIL NA GAIDHEALTACHD - Zito