The latest round-up of the weekend's football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man and further afield Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Paul Jones, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamKirjoittanut Manx Radio

Lots on the final Update of the week with Beth Espey including more bus news, the Chief Minister saying a decision about Crogga's licence will be made soon and some advice if you're selling or buying a property to try and make the whole the process run a little more smoothly.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

H catches up with committee member Rakie Bennett as LitFest gets underway, hears about this year's NT Connections programme, a creative writing competition for youngsters organised by author Robert Cowley and just who are the Bard's favourite poets?Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

The third Isle of Man Government Conference took place earlier this week and it gave us all the opportunity to question Ministers, senior civil servants and businesses leaders. The Conference focussed on the economy and there were some very informative sessions but the political background to these discussions was the sharp rebuke issued to Manx Ca…

Christopher Shimmin's story, The Smuggler, continues with Juan Robin, skipper of the Mauthe Dhoo, arranging to go and bring in a consignment of smuggled rum, despite the presence of a revenue sloop, Hawk, under the command of his old Royal Navy shipmate, Bill Bartlett. Whilst the others rest, Mina Harker has gone through all the accounts of Count D…

Rt Rev'd Mark Davies is the Bishop of MIddleton in Manchester - he's also the Commissary Bishop appointed to take care of the Diocese of Sodor and Man until Bishop-Elect Tricia Hillas takes up her ministry on the Island in mid-November. In his capacity as Bishop of Sodor and Man, Bishop Mark was on the Island recently to ordain Rev'd Ian Quayle as …

The cats in the hats chat to the uber-talented musician, composer and scorer of multiple films and TV shows - Jeff Beal, plus some great sounds from Miguel Zenon and Sidsel EndresenKirjoittanut Manx Radio

Jo Garvin tells us about the return of the Isle of Man Traditional Music Weekend. which starts on Friday and runs through Monday with workshops, sessions, song groups and more. We also hear some live music from an O'Donnell's session last week and remember much loved musician and broadcaster John Kaneen and the impact he had on the scene. Find out …

In tonight's programme: Meetings of top contenders in the Men's Premier League and Division 2 are among the top fixtures heading into the latest weekend of Manx football Having got back to winning ways in midweek, FC Isle of Man's manager thinks there's more to come from his team ahead of their latest journey in the NWCFL Premier Division Two of th…

We have an interview with the Head of Operations at Bus Vannin in this programme, addressing the recent disruption to services. We also hear why TT star Lee Johnston is considering his immediate future and we catch up with a fundraiser who really did brave the elements today!Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

On today’s programme, we dive into the ongoing threat of bus service disruptions—how are they affecting you? Plus, with "zombie knives" now banned in the UK, what’s the situation here on the Isle of Man? And, we celebrate the remarkable generosity of one local resident whose donation has given a major financial boost to a Manx charity.…

On today's programme more concerns about where vulnerable go when they leave prison, progress for wastewater treatment in Garff, we look back at the first 'Meet the Producers' event organised by Government and look ahead to Manx LitFest.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

On Update tonight, less than four percent of flight delays at Ronaldsway Airport between January and July were due to Air Traffic Control breaks, another call for the Cregneash bus route to be reinstated and Efforts to save £10 million across government are not about reducing the number of civil servants.…

Round-up of the latest football, rugby and hockey results across the Isle of Man Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamKirjoittanut Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: The premier league's top two will meet in an epic showdown as part of this weekend's latest Isle of Man football fixtures FC Isle of Man are hunting a fourth straight win on Saturday at a venue they've struggled at in recent times Vagabonds Ladies get their new season underway during a busy Manx rugby schedule this weekend A…

Fears the charity funded quiet room at Liverpool John Lennon Airport would close were dismissed during the programme, when the DOI Minister provided us with an assurance it will remain open.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

Meat plant changes, a call for DOI to pay towards the Northern Civic Amenity Site, could the IOM to Belfast route be saved and how are the hedges in your area?Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

The tenth Manx Bard, Jordanne Kennaugh, talks to H about her inspiration and thoughts for the year ahead, some of the cast of this year's panto "Dick Whittington" drop into the studio to cook up some mayhem and a challenge ahead of European Folk DayKirjoittanut Manx Radio

What happened in the Government Conference today? The highlights of the Chief Constable's annual report and the man who's overseen the Tesco rebrand bids the Isle of Man farewell.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

On 16 September it was announced that the 2024 DPM Manx Rally Championship has been declared 'null and void' after only three of the scheduled seven rounds took place. This isn't the first time the championship has faced disruption either - in 2023 just one championship event was completed. So what is the reason for all the disruption again in 2024…

A packed programme with details about the first day of the Government Conference, concerns raised about a lack of suitable accommodation for those leaving prison and why Public Health Isle of Man is raising the profile of measles.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

Highlights of the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Cheadle Town at The Bowl, Douglas Hoping to stretch their unbeaten run in September so far, 'The Ravens' welcomed a Cheadle Town side who'd beaten them home and away in the previous campaign Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…

Today - possible cuts to front-line Manx Care services, the approval of two significant planning applications, the possibility of spotting the Northern Lights again and a dinosaur with tiny arms makes a huge impact for a Manx charity.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

In the early 20th century, Christopher Shimmin wrote plays for Peel Players. When Sophia Morrison launched the magazine Mannin for Yn Cheshaght Ghailckagh in 1913 his story The Smuggler appeared in the first edition. We hear the first part of that story in this edition of Claare ny Gael. Having reached the port of Galatz, the friends hear how the b…

Education, Health and Housing will not be on the agenda at this week’s Government Conference. The Chief Minister tells Perspective why not as well as explaining why people should attend the Conference. Chris Thomas ponders the value of three years worth of government strategies and policies and offers some suggestions to deliver success. Isle of Ma…

Almost 40 years ago, former Vicar of Marown, Rev'd David Bush, made a series of programmes - Keystones - in which he explored the history of our Manx churches. Kerrowkeill Chapel is no longer a place of worship but its history will never be forgotten. In a vintage episode of Keystones, we meet again the characters and hear their stories - and there…

Round-up of the latest sporting results from across the Isle of Man and a preview of FCIOM's game at The Bowl. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamKirjoittanut Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Week three of the Isle of Man men's football campaign awaits, and we hear from the defending women's league champions ahead of the new women's season getting underway FC Isle of Man are back on home soil this weekend hoping to stretch their unbeaten run to five games After both suffering opening day defeats, rugby sides Doug…

On the final Update of the week we hear about the Chief Minister's concerns over Manx Care's spending, what might replace the Food and Drink Festival this time next year and why we should be worried about seagull numbers on the Isle of Man.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

Today's Update includes details about why there could be more bus issues over the next few days, what do we know about Manx Care's overspend and a Canadian woman traces her Manx roots.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

H hears all about the launch of the Arts Council Extraordinary Events Fund, a world changing game (hopefully!) and pianos and jazz coming up this autumn at the EAC.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

An MHK is calling for more transparency when Island bus services are cancelled The Steam Packet's explaining why it cancelled some recent Manxman sailings. And a two-day conference has begun on raising awareness on domestic violenceKirjoittanut Manx Radio

It's World Suicide Prevention Day - however the issue of suicide in the Isle of Man is still a huge topic according to a charity A local authority's insisting anti-social behaviour amongst its town's youths is not as big a problem as some think And FC Isle of Man are in action this evening and looking to put last weekend's last gasp disappointment …

Match highlights from the NWCFL Premier Division clash between FC Isle of Man and Bury at The Bowl in Douglas Having made a winning start to the month, 'The Raven's faced the daunting task of taking on a Bury side who headed to the Island unbeaten in all competitions so far Match commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham…

A teenager's appeared in court accused of stabbing a woman in Peel Meanwhile, two people have been arrested after what's been described by police as suspicious items at a property in Port Erin And the Island's electric vehicle charging network is being upgradedKirjoittanut Manx Radio

We come to the end of the section of 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries' in which American scholar W Y Evans Wentz recounts some of the stories he heard on his visit to the Island in 1909. He also collected in the other Celtic countries, and the result was an Oxford PhD thesis which he subsequently published in 1911. In our Manx translation o…

The Liberal Vannin party held it’s AGM a few weeks ago and agreed that Government should be more transparent on procurement. They also asked for the proposed new government levy to be progressive and include a tax on capital or wealth. Meanwhile Liberal Vannin founder and long standing former Onchan MHK Peter Karran has renewed his call for new mea…

Husband and wife Methodist Ministers Rev'd Sylvester and Rev'd Rachel Deigh are mission partners serving the Methodist Church in Sierra Leone. For the last 13 years the Methodist Church there has been twinned with the Methodist Church on the Isle of Man. On today's programme Rachel and Sylvester talk about life, faith and their 'great adventure' - …

Round-up of the latest sporting results from across the Isle of Man and a preview of FCIOM's game at The Bowl. Simon Quine is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben CunninghamKirjoittanut Manx Radio

A round-up of some of the latest sounds in modern and contemporary jazz from the cats in the hats with sounds from the likes of Ben Wendel, Dylan Howe and a happy birthday and live gig retirement for John SurmanKirjoittanut Manx Radio

In tonight's programme: Gameday three beckons across the Isle of Man football leagues this weekend After nearly a month on the road, FC Isle of Man return to home soil welcoming one of the NWCFL Premier Division title-hopefuls Douglas and Vagabonds are set to get their respective new rugby campaigns under way And Saturday marks the beginning of the…

Investigations will take place in Onchan over the winter to tackle capacity issues affecting sewers in the village during heavy rainfall There's an assurance from Manx Care after they announced they're replacing face-to-face educational sessions Plus seven hundred football fans are expected to descend upon the Island this weekend…

an MHK has taken drastic action in a bid to resolve the number of potholes that need fixing on the roads in the constituency they represent - There's a new location for Covid-19 autumn boosters as Manx Care abandons the vaccine hub at Chester Street in Douglas - And there's good news for campers at the Glen Wyllin site in Kirk Michael…

H chats to members of Yn Draamey about their production of "Candles" at the Gaiety Theatre, hears about more chances coming up to learn Manx and JMG tells us about a surprise second half to her "Other Worlds" show at the EAC this Saturday.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

Your half-hour roundup of news, sport, weather and business from the Isle of Man.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

A half-hour round up of Manx news and current affairs. Plus business, sport, weather, and travel.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

A look at the latest news from the Isle of Man today, plus sport, business, travel and weather.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio

On Christmas Day of 1909, American scholar W Y Evans Wentz has been out to Glen Maye to collect stories, and has now walked back into Peel to the house of William Cashen, who tells him more for what became Evans Wentz's 1911 publication, 'The Fairy-Faith in the Celtic Countries'. After hearing from Mina Harker under hypnosis that Count Dracula is e…

Fear of mass immigration has fuelled unrest and political change across Europe and the solution usually offered is bigger walls or stronger borders. Less attention seems to be paid to what is driving this mass migration and what might encourage migrants to stay in their home countries. Former Chief Constable, Gary Roberts, has taken up a new role a…

Rev Dr Michael Brydon explores the links between the railways and the church, using a fascinating collection of serious and not-so-serious stories - and with a selection of music to match! Plus - another packed notice board.Kirjoittanut Manx Radio