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Shiaght Laa

Manx Radio"s weekly programme looking at Manx life from a different angle, exploring the historical, social, linguistic and academic issues.

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Shiaght Laa 13th July 2023

Shiaght Laa ·

2023/07/13

Since 1979, the North American Manx Association has made an annual award of a series of specially-minted silver medals to young people of the Island who display eminence in aspects of the Island's cultural and community life. This year the ceremony to award these medals, plus two prizes of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture for the most progress in the Manx language, was held on Friday 7th July. We join the ceremony which is opened by Paul Craine, MLC, of the Department of Education,

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Shiaght Laa 23rd February 2023

Shiaght Laa ·

2023/02/23

This is the last programme in this series of 'Shiaght Laa' and it's presented by Fiona McArdle, RBV. IOM Post Office has just issued a set of ten stamps to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Manx Wildlife Trust with designs by MWT Artist in Residence, Clare Payne. We hear more about the work of MWT from Community Ranger, Hannah Phillips, including its role in The Manx Nature Show in Cathedral Isle of Man, about which Outreach and Education Manager of Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch, Jen

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Shiaght Laa 16th February 2023

Shiaght Laa ·

2023/02/16

Jen Adams, the Outreach and Education Manager for the Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch talks about the three-month project, The Manx Nature Show, which the Watch is steering and which opens in St German's Cathedral on 18th February, running through till 6th May. Taking part in The Manx Nature Show will be 22 environmental organisations, including the Manx Wildlife Trust. Community Ranger Hannah Phillips tells us about the Love Your Beach initiative and a chance to take part in a Bug Hunt in the

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Shiaght Laa 9th February 2023

Shiaght Laa ·

2023/02/09

We join the ceremony for the investiture of Shiaght Laa presenter, Fiona McArdle, as Reih Bleeaney Vanannan, the Island's highest cultural award. We hear from Breesha Maddrell, Director of Culture Vannin,and briefly from the Culture Vannin Chairman, Chris Thomas MHK, before we hear from Fiona herself. Moylley as soylley da Fiona McArdle, RBV! In association with a piano recital by George Todica, Pip Rolfe of the Erin Arts Centre has organized a masterclass earlier in the day in which George

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Shiaght Laa 2nd February 2023

Shiaght Laa ·

2023/02/02

Fiona McArdle introduces the programme in which we hear from the Young Singer of Mann competitions. Congratulations to Anna Tamarova, winner of the junior category (7-12) and Eve Puzzar, winner of the senior category (13-18). We also hear of Laa'l Moirrey ny Gainle, the Manx Candlemas (2nd February) and of Black Saturday, when Dumbell's Bank failed to open (3rd February 1900). James Franklin of Culture Vannin tells us about the sources for the folkore and other interesting tales of Port Erin

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Shiaght Laa 26th January 2023

Shiaght Laa ·

2023/01/26

After a brief overview of events into the weekend, we join Pip Rolfe of the Erin Arts Centre to hear about the Young Singer of Mann competition, in two categories this year, the young age group on Saturday 28th January and the older age range on Sunday 29th January. The panel of adjudicators is chaired by Angela Stewart, who tells us about the judging criteria. As we approach the end of the month, we look ahead to folklore associated with Laa'l Breeshey, the celebration of the saint to whom

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Shiaght Laa 19th January 2023

Shiaght Laa ·

2023/01/19

There are interesting exhibitions running at the Manx Museum in Douglas and the House of Manannan in Peel, and we hear of a concert in Bride. Mostly, though, we look forward to Wednesday 25th January, which happens to be Laa'l Paul. Can the weather on that day really foretell the state of the world? Wednesday 25th January sees a presentation by David Bellamy of the Manx Wildlife Trust about the Agri-Environment Scheme, and we hear from him about that. It's also the first night of three when

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Shiaght Laa 10th November 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/11/10

Son dhooragh, shoh claare er ny chebbal liorish Fiona McArdle myr red frea ec jerrey yn straih dy chlaareyn y cheayrt shoh. 'Sy chiaghtoo chlaare shoh (ayns straih as shey claareyn ayn!) ta shin clashtyn mychione y scansh jeh Shenn Houney (11 & 12 Mee Houney), as eisht ersooyl lhien gys 'Rhumsaa - Eisht as Nish', son yn chiaroo lioar ayns straih liorish Lioaryn Loaghtan mychione caghlaaghyn ayns ny baljyn harrish ny bleeantyn, soit er shenn jallooyn ayns chaglym Ray Stanfield, lesh

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Shiaght Laa 3rd November 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/11/03

From the official opening of the Museum 100 exhibition, eighth Manx Bard, Michael Manning, gives his poem about the Manx Museum, and HE Lieutenant-Governor, Sir John Lorimer, gives an overview of his predecessors' involvement in promoting the Manx Museum, culminating in its opening in its current iconic building in Douglas on 2nd November 1922. Charlotte Jane Henry took us through the etching process in Shiaght Laa some time ago, using nitric acid and zinc sheets. Throughout November she has an

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Shiaght Laa 27th October 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/10/27

Maralyn Crellin is your host for this edition of 'Shiaght Laa'. 'Museum 100' is an exhibition at the Manx Museum in Douglas to celebrate 100 years of the Manx Museum in that very building. The exhibition is now open, ready for the centenary, but there was a preview, at which we hear Director of the Manx Museum, Connie Lovel, and the Chairman of the Manx Museum and National Trust, Jonathan Hall. The centenary actually falls on 5th November, so more next time. There's an

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Shiaght Laa 20th October 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/10/20

Fiona McArdle introduces the programme, reminding us that on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd October there are more opportunities to see the musical presentation about the Star of India by Ramsey-based theatre group, Cloiederyn. We heard last time about the recent official re-starting of the Great Laxey Wheel. Whilst the Wheel was being re-started, historic building architect and project leader, John Paul Walker, gives an overview of the Wheel and a commentary on its re-starting. Museum 100 is a

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Shiaght Laa, 13th October 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/10/13

After two years of work, the first phase of repairs to the Great Laxey Wheel has been completed. A ceremony was held on Wednesday 12th October to re-start the Lady Isabella, as she was dubbed when the Wheel opened in 1854. We hear from: the Chairman of the Manx Museum and National Trust,Jonathan Hall; the Director of the Manx Museum, Connie Lovel; and Lady Philippa Lorimer, who unveiled a memorial plaque. Another engineering feat was the launch of an iron-hulled ship, the Euterpe, from Ramsey

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Shiaght Laa 6th October 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/10/06

Maralyn Crellin gives an overview of the second Port Erin Jazz Festival (7th & 8th October) and a visit by Yorkshire bluesman, Howlin' Mat, with concerts in Peel on Saturday 8th and Port Erin on Sunday 9th. The major part of the programme is given over to Brian King talking about he became involved in research about HMS Racehorse, which went down with loss of life, including three of the rescue party, in 1822. Brian researched historic documents and led an underwater team to plot and

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Shiaght Laa 29th September 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/09/29

Fiona McArdle is your host as we hear about the Isle of Man Poetry Society's Poetry Trail 2022 - available until 28th October - and hear two poems from it. David Martin and Charles Guard open an exhibition of painting by the late David Fletcher at the House of Manannan in Peel. Artist Kate Jerry tells us of an open studio day at the Artreach Studios in Peel, and Kirsty Neate of Manx National Heritage tells us about Heritage Open Days in the first two weekends in October.

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Shiaght Laa - 30th June 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/07/01

Final edition of the present series with Fiona McArdle. The Manannan Festival, the publication of a new collection of poetry and Tynwald - how does it work?

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Shiaght Laa - 24th June 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/06/24

This week, the team take a look at the Manannan Festival, Loughtan Books and Laa Columb Killey

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Shiaght Laa - 16th June 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/06/16

In this week's edition, Bob looks at Make Music Day, the Sophia Morrison Award and he hears about the life of James Alfred Curphey.

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Shiaght Laa - 9th June 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/06/09

Bob Carswell brings us voices from the TT and Manx Grand Prix, also news of the Celtic Media Festival and Manx involvement and looks at 40 years of Culture Vannin.

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Shiaght Laa 26th May 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/05/26

Fiona McArdle presents the programme as Shiaght Laa hears from Phil Craine about Praying the Keeills 2022, and about two art exhibitions - Chief Executive of Hospice IOM, Anne Mills, tells us about The Big Splash Art Trail and how it will help support the work of the Hospice; and artist Paul Parker and curator Hannah Murphy of Manx National Heritage explain the background of the exhibition at the Manx Museum Art Gallery, 'Speed & Light : A Painted Journey Round the World Famous TT

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Shiaght Laa - 19th May 2022

Shiaght Laa ·

2022/05/20

Shiaght Laa returns for a new series. Marilyn Crellin gives an overview of some of the events happening on the Island over the next few days, including Praying the Keills, Isle of Man History Day and a look at this weekend's celebration of 40 years of Culture Vannin / Manx Heritage Foundation

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