Alastair Kneale's blog

Many Manx people are puzzled why they should pay a licence fee to a foreign (United Kingdom) broadcaster given that the Island is not part of the United Kingdom. The broadcaster in question is the British Broadcasting Corporation. As anyone who watched the coverage of the Scottish referendum campaign last year knows, it might as well be called the English Broadcasting Corporation given what many saw as the bias against Scottish independence it demonstrated at that time.

Another success for the Irish rugby team. A great and deserved result that saw Ireland retain the RBS Rugby Championship and bring the trophy back to one of the Celtic nations. As reported in the Irish Times all of the teams involved in the championship played today.

Naight - Radio Vannin

Burgleyrys faggys da leval jeh "gear-cheim ashoonagh"

Yn thooilley dy vurgleyrys-thie ayns yn Ellan ec y traa t'ayn, t'eh bunnys ec y leval jeh "gear-cheim ashoonagh".

Shen y credjue jeh eear-veoir-shee va ny chaairliagh jeh Barrantee Phurt Çhiarn, Ged Power.

Problems found during refuelling in Reactor 1 of Wylfa Nuclear Power Station (Welsh: Atomfa'r Wylfa) in Anglesey (Ynys Môn), North Wales has forced the plant to shut down. As reported today (10 March 2015) in the Welsh newspaper the Daily Post a Magnox spokeswoman said: "After preliminary investigations it is now expected that Reactor 1 will be offline for approximately four weeks.

A plan to develop the Isle of Man (Mannin) into an example of sustainable living has been officially launched. The EcoVannin initiative, is a joint venture between environmental groups, local businesses and Government departments. The aim is to encourage cooperation and long-term planning to preserve the environment and achieve sustainable economic growth. The group’s priorities have been divided into categories that include: business, energy, food, the environment, transport, media and Government.

There is a terrible arrogance prevailing in the Manx government at this time. They really do not seem to have understood how very unpopular they are amongst the Manx population. Or, even worse, perhaps they do understand but just don't care! That certainly appeared to be the case when Manx Chief Minister Allan Bell seemed to question the whole purpose of a public demonstration against Post Office closures which took place in January 2015 (as reported on Manx Radio).

Glen Innes is the site of the remarkable Australian Celtic Standing Stones and a testament to the importance of the Celtic people in Australian life and history. In the Celtic lands of north west Europe standing stones are a feature of the landscape. Of huge significance to the ancient ancestors of the peoples of Brittany, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Ireland, Wales and Scotland they were an essential part of ceremonial and spiritual life. They were aligned to reflect significant features of the landscape, the stars and the winter and summer solstices.

Press Release from Culture Vannin: Launch of Manx History App for Secondary Schools

Culture Vannn are pleased to announce the release of a new app that has been developed to encourage students in secondary schools to find out more about our unique history.

This Saturday (January 17th) the 10th Arrane son Mannin competition will be held at the Douglas Freemasons' Hall as part of a concert and ceili starting at 7.30pm. This will not only celebrate 10 years of Arrane son Mannin but also 40 years of the Manx dance group Bock Yuan Fannee. The song competition is held annually to find a winning new song for a prize sponsored by Culture Vannin and also to perform that winning song at the 44th Pan-Celtic Festival at Derry on April 9th in Easter week 2015.

The Manx Language Christmas Service will be held at St Olaves Church, Ramsey Sunday 4th Jan 2015 starting at 3pm. All welcome

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