The animal most intimately allied with magic in the Isle of Man is the hare, whose shape is often assumed by Witches than any other. A local lady wrote to …
July 2014
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A correspondent sent to the Manchester Mercury the prices of the following articles on the Isle of Man, dated June 26th, 1773: • Beef – 3d. and 3½d. per lb …
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The following came out of a casual conversation some months after the event… The occasion was the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887 and after taking …
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It was said of Ciaran of Clonmacnoise, patron saint of the Mylecharaines, Craines and Karrans, one of the great Irish saints whose keeills and devotees were to be found on …
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“It’s a long time ago now,” says Kirry; “Aw ay, chile – a long time ago, When I wasn’ much bigger till you are, An’ bein’ reared by me Gran’mother …
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“With regard to lighting arrangements, an original natural lamp used here until quite recently was the “Tanrogan,” or large scallop, the hollow upper shell of which made a natural saucer …