by M.Q. Tate Despite their shared Celtic roots, Manx and Welsh are markedly different languages from one another. While many Manx speakers can understand large chunks of Irish and Scottish Gaelic, the same is not generally true for Welsh, whose vocabulary is much closer to Cornish and Breton. The grammatical structures of Welsh and Manx … Continue reading Gaelg as Bretnish: A Tale of Two Languages
Eary Cushylin is a little-known area of the Manx coastline that truly astounds. It’s beautiful rolling landscape and views of the jagged, dramatic, south-western cliffs have inspired many an artist, poet and musician. The area is located just south of Niarbyl and just north of Cronk ny Arrey Laa. About The area itself comprises of … Continue reading Eary Cushlin
Slieau Whallian is a hill that dominates the landscape of St. John's village in the Isle of Man, looming over it with its summit of around 1100ft high, and a thick forest of mainly Larch and Pine trees. To the west side there are some deciduous trees, but still mostly larch and pine dominated. I … Continue reading Slieau Whallian
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