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Goll as Gaccan

Manx Radio
Manx Language
Isle Of Man
Manx Gaelic
Irish Language
Manx Music
Gaelic Broadcasting Committee
Cubbin's Bridge
Manx Culture
Tynwald
Manx Place Names
Basque Language
Manx Language Exhibition
Whiteboys
Manx Christmas Customs
Isle Of Man TT
United States
Sundials
Bricks
Cush Festival
Cooish

Phil Gawne and guests present an eclectic mix of all things Manx. Learn some Manx Gaelic, discover the meaning of Manx place names and immerse yourself in a world of Manxness. All served up with a healthy dose of dry Manx humour. Gaelg aboo!

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Yn Chruinnaght, the Manannan Festival and the Cooish Vooar are just some of the things getting a mention on this week’s show. We also discover the Manx for corned beef fritter - freeghtag feill vart sailjey and hear some amazing music. Kiaull braew y... more

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On this week’s show we hear from the Captain of the Parish and the Chair of Commissioners about the 250th anniversary of Cubbin’s Bridge in Colby. We also look at some Southern 100 Manx place names, get a garden update and learn how to say the weathe... more

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Packed in to today's show we have recognition of 250 years of the USA, a live version of Ellan Vannin on mountain dulcimer and fiddle and live potato cake tasting! Soddag phraase aboo, Gaelg aboo as Goll as Gaccan aboo!

There’s a 250th birthday party for Cubbin’s Bridge in Colby, some Jurby place names and midsummer traditions get a brief look in as the excellent music squeezes in around them. Gaelg aboo! Droghadyn aboo!

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Kiri Jenkins
Former chair of Arbery and Russian parish commissioners (as introduced)
Arbry and Russian Parish Commissioners
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 28.6.26 - Cubbin’s Bridge, Jurby place names and midsummer traditions.
Sally Ann Maiden
Current chair of Arbery and Russian parish commissioners (as introduced)
Arbry and Russian Parish Commissioners
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 28.6.26 - Cubbin’s Bridge, Jurby place names and midsummer traditions.
Andrew Langan Newton
Lawyer, local amateur historian, YouTube host exploring Isle of Man law and Tynwald sites
Le Maninach (Isle of Man Law)
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 14.6.26 - almost all the Tynwald sites, some 600 year old law as palchey dy Ghaelg
Jo D'Ambrosio Wolf
Dr., historian of early Manx law and administrator of related scholarly work
University College Cork (speaking engagement)
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 14.6.26 - almost all the Tynwald sites, some 600 year old law as palchey dy Ghaelg
Christopher Lewin
World-leading expert on Manx language construction and use
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 10.5.26 - Manx Gaelic and the state, Cubbin’s Bridge and the exciting Sollan project
Aalin Clague
Co-coordinator of the SULN project
Sollon theatre group, Peel
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 10.5.26 - Manx Gaelic and the state, Cubbin’s Bridge and the exciting Sollan project
Kirrie Jenkins
Chair of Arbery and Russian Parish Commissioners
Parish council roles in Colby
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 10.5.26 - Manx Gaelic and the state, Cubbin’s Bridge and the exciting Sollan project
Nicola Tooms
Co-curator of the Manx language exhibition
Manx National Heritage, co-curator of the exhibition
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 26.4.26 - the Oie Voaldyn festival and the new Manx Language exhibition.
Ruth Keggin-Gell
Co-curator of the Manx language exhibition
Manx National Heritage, co-curator of the exhibition
Episode: Goll as Gaccan 26.4.26 - the Oie Voaldyn festival and the new Manx Language exhibition.

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Phil Gawne
Host of the program and guiding conversation and interviews; frequently anchors discussions on Manx language, history, and culture.
Goll as Gaccan
Co-host and lead contributor; facilitates discussion on Manx language, culture, and community events with a focus on language revival and local heritage.

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Goll as Gaccan 24.8.25 - fiddle books, bilingual matters and a Manx jam making lesson
Q: Why does bilingualism matter, then?
Bilingualism matters because language carries culture, linguistic diversity sustains cultural diversity, and learning multiple languages benefits thinking, literacy, and cross-cultural understanding.
Goll as Gaccan 5.10.25 - Phil talks to Radio Failte
Q: What is the Colum Cill project and why is it important for language communities?
It is a funded project that connects Irish, Manx, and Scottish Gaelic language communities through conferences and collaborations to strengthen cross-language ties and share work being done in different regions.
Goll as Gaccan 9.11.25 - the Cooish, Ned Maddrell Lecture and the Reih Bleeaney Vanannan
Q: What is the Ned Maddrell Lecture, and why is it important?
It is an annual lecture focusing on research into Manx Gaelic, covering language, folklore, history, and related topics; it invites researchers to share insights on what it means to be a Manx speaker and how language ties into cultural identity.
Goll as Gaccan 26.10.25 - the Cooish is coming up soon but what was the early Manx language festival?
Q: Who ran the early versions of the festival and how was it organized?
Ncesit Gylgarh effectively set the ball rolling, with Phil and Chris as active members, and a relatively small committee relying on volunteer support.
Goll as Gaccan 26.10.25 - the Cooish is coming up soon but what was the early Manx language festival?
Q: What was the focus of the early days and how did you widen engagement?
We prioritized actively promoting the language, brought in Gaelic and Irish performers from outside the Isle of Man, and organized language-centric activities to broaden engagement beyond native speakers.

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A culture-forward program focused on Manx language, history, and identity, with a strong emphasis on language revival, place-name etymology, and community storytelling. Episodes frequently feature long-form interviews with linguists, curators, and local historians, interwoven with music, folklore, and practical demonstrations of Manx culture. The mix of expert insight, archival context, and hands-on projects—from exhibitions and language classes to local heritage sites—gives listeners a vivid sense of a living language and its surrounding culture. A notable hallmark is the sustained engagement with minority-language advocacy and community-driven initiatives, often framed by warm humor and a distinctly regional broadcasting style that highli... more

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