Claare ny Gael 8th May 2022

We continue to follow Rev Thomas Stephen's 1832 work, 'A Poetical Guide to the Isle of Mann', in which we hear of the work of the hobblers, the harbour boatmen, and one lady's misfortune on being helped ashore at Douglas.   Jonathan Harker's hopes are raised by the appearance of a group of gypsies in the courtyard of Castle Dracula - perhaps he can send letters clandestinely through them, unknown to the Count. His letter to Mina is written in shorthand. As nyn giaull - JIMMY CROWLEY - Nil na la PEOPLE OF HELSTON - Hal an tow HELSTON TOWN BAND - Helston furry MOOT - Graih my chree ANTON VALERY - La Paimpolaise MAJORSTUEN - Yiiihaaa! NA GATHAN - Ga bruidhinn lan-uine PIGYN CLUST - Ty a gardd THE SIDHE - Nitro