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End Wildlife and Animal Exploitation to Help Prevent Future Pandemics

There needs to be a major international overhaul on how humans treat animals. This is a message that has to come from the present Covid-19 pandemic, but it is also a lesson that should have been learnt from previous disease outbreaks. Whilst there is at present an understandable and necessary global effort on improving treatment and developing vaccinations to tackle Covid-19. There is also a need to address the causes of this type of pandemic and lessen the risk of viruses that jump from animals to humans. Otherwise new such pandemics will emerge and spread.

Easter Customs and Traditions - Wishing You a Happy Easter!

Easter is a Christian festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. This is described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. The Old Testament and the New Testament combine to make up the Holy Bible. The Holy Bible is defined as a book believed by Christians to contain the revelations of God and is the guiding holy text of the Christian religion.

Proposed Law Changes to Protect the Isle of Man Mountain Hare Need to be Strengthened

Thousands have now signed a petition calling for mountain hares on the Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin) to be classed as a protected species. Proposals in the Manx draft Animal Welfare Bill would see the species reclassified from vermin to game.

New Album Celebrating Cultural and Musical Links Between Scotland and Isle of Man

A new album that will celebrate the cultural and musical links between the Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin) and Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is to be recorded by a Scottish harpist and Manx Gaelic Singer. Scotland's Rachel Hair is seen as one of the world’s finest exponents of Scottish harp (clarsach) playing. She has performed internationally, released five critically-acclaimed albums and published four harp books. Ruth Keggin has released two critically-acclaimed solo albums in the Manx Gaelic language.

Isle of Man: Dangers of Crown Dependency Status Exposed

According to a report in the British Times newspaper today (18th March 2021) the United Kingdom (UK) is seriously looking at establishing centres abroad where asylum seekers could be sent for processing. The article also suggests that the British overseas territory of Gibraltar is under consideration by officials, as well as the Isle of Man and other islands close to the British coast.

Celebration of linguistic and cultural links between Ireland and Isle of Man

 

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Keirdlannyn, loayrtyssyn as brastyllyn ayns Gaelg as Yernish! 

Workshops, talks and classes in Manx and Irish! 

 

Founding of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on this day in 1824

On this day, 4th March in 1824 William Hillary’s vision for a service dedicated to saving lives at sea became a reality. Initially known as the National Institution for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck, its name subsequently changed to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Motivated by the selfless aim to save lives, it has saved some 140,000 lives since its foundation, at a cost of more than 600 lives lost in service.

Discovery in Isle of Man of Viking Treasure Hoard from 950 AD

An internationally significant find of Viking Age artefacts were declared as Treasure by the appropriate authority in the Isle of Man (Manx Gaelic: Mannin) today (February 18th 2021). They were discovered in late 2020 by metal detectorist Kath Giles whilst metal detecting on private land. The Treasure is of international significance and consists of a gold arm-ring, a massive silver brooch, at least one silver armband and other associated finds. They were buried around AD 950. 

A celebration of the Manx language and its sister Gaelic languages planned for June and July 2021

Media release from Jeebin, Manx Language Network via Culture Vannin.

A celebration of the Manx language and its sister Gaelic languages planned for June and July 2021

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