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Manx triskell with three legs rotating, animated

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The Isle Of Man by CCS & Associates
The number one all-time anything you want to know about The Isle of Mann: Past, Present, Future... Website
It is an incredibly well done set of pages with nice usable tables making things accessible and easy. You will find that you can just read the area, click the table and learn whatever you like about Manx life. They have message boards for any subject you can imagine. Ask and they will be answered!

http://www.isle-of-man.com

Our MANX Heritage

Frances Coakley's Page
We are fortunate to have this learned Manxperson providing much data on subjects of all kinds. She is a true expert in many areas and incredibly helpful. If you want factual data, history, or an area to research check this page out. You just might find it or an excellent lead.

http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Contrib/manx/

The Triskell Symbol History and References.....The Three Legged Mann This compact but fact filled webpage gives numerous references with active links to the history, backround and origins of the Triskell, the three legs chosen to represent The Isle of Man. It also gives the explanation of the three Latin words which mean "Whichever way you throw it, it will stand".
"Tree Cassyn", which also means Three Feet, is the Manx Gaelic term for this symbol. See any resemblance here to yourself and this heritage ?

http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/three-legs/index.htm

Genuki Isle of Man Page
This page gives a thorough description of the island and its topography, telling us much of what Mann has to offer.

http://midas.ac.uk/genuki/big/Iom.html

a picture of the Tynwald Day Ceremonies in which the chancellor wears a wig and robe Tynwald: The Governing Body on the Isle of Man

Ta Tinvaal, Parlamaid Ellan Vannin, bannaghey nyn mea
The formal Manx governing body, with history, current events and more on the Isle of Mann. This has pictures, history, events, writings which explain the various governing branches: The high court of Tynwald, The House of Keys, The Legislative Council.Each year on Tynwald Day a public reading must take place in the open air and all must be read aloud Manx Gaelic. And although Manx may no longer be spoken daily, it is said to be a touching experience to take in Tynwald Day each July.

http://www.tynwald.isle-of-man.org.im

Manxman's Homepage
This page has incredible amounts of historical data on the island from oldest of known times, up through the immediate present. When printed out they make a fine book! And what a wealth of historical data it is for us all.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/manxman

Everything Celtic
This site is listed by countries and of course Mannin. As we know many Manxpersons came from other Celtic lands so it is good to look at those around us, as well as the island itself.

http://celt.net/og/ething.htm

Who were the Celts ?
What is a Celt and who are the Glasgow Celtics? These are the kinds of questions asked on this webpage. What does this have to do with being Manx you ask, read on. Bear in mind that Manx Gaelic resembles Scots Gaelic according to those in the know. It is almost compehensible, whereas Irish Gaelic differs.

http://sunsite.unc.edu/gaelic/celts.html

Manx Notebook
Manx stuff as well, many links to check out. Here you will find many Articles on the History of Mannin. Anything Manx you might wish to know will quite possibly be found here !

http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/Contrib/manx/mannin/index.htm

MANX Genealogy

Manx Genealogical Roots Mailing List If you are not on the ISLE OF MAN GENEALOGY EMAIL LIST by all means go to this website and register. Digest version is available for folks whose lives are busy. The list is friendly and submissions are nearly always answered with either suggestions and often helpful accurate data!

http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/genealogy/mail-list.htm

CC&S Isle of Man Genealogy Webpages
This has a convenient nice Layout, many easy to use tabled format. Here you will an entire website for family historians from beginners (even wannabe's!) to professionals. It has in incredibly rich listing of genealogical helps making it possible for all displaced Manxmen world wide to have access to everything from wills and other documents to gedcoms online, to family histories to research, and other useful places for inquiries on the island. Message boards specific to genealogy are there for inquiring minds. I don't know how they keep up. but probably we ought to thank them for all their hard work! I for one am extremely grateful.

http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/genealogy

Beginning Genealogists Questions Page
Have to throw in a top 5% winner as well. It has good info for beginners such as the "I have ancestors who...." and how to follow up on everything from being Presbyterian to .....well go see for yourself.

http://midas.ac.uk/genuki/

The Triskell Symbol History and References.....The Three Legged Manx Symbol
This compact, fact filled webpage gives numerous references with active links to the history, backround and origins of the Triskell, the three legs chosen to represent The Isle of Man. It also gives the explanation of the three Latin words which mean "Whichever way you throw it, it will stand". "Tree Cassyn", which also means Three Feet, is the Manx Gaelic term for this symbol. See any resemblance here to yourself and this heritage ?

http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/three-legs/index.htm

Family History Society
The Family History Society is based on the Isle of Man. If you do visit the Island make certain to create time to check out their resources there. They send out a reasonably priced publication, a wealth of knowledge, also a good place to publish a quiery for those of us not yet online. Since we are not many generations away from the Island answers often lie within those still residing there. A worthwhile investment which opens more doors to genealogical data and education. Check out their website if you have not done so as yet. I notice that members have certain privileges. So why not you ?

http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/genealogy/fhs/index.htm

IOMFHS U.S. Publications Home Page
You will find many articles covering Manx specific histories on this website.

http://pw2.netcom.com/~schogen/IOMFHS.html

Donna Douglass Homepage
Donna Douglass is an incredible contributor to the Manx Email Roots List. She generously helps us see if we find those missing links in our data. Please check out her webpage, and send her a note of appreciation.

Home Page http://www.oz.net/~ccaine/djd/

Carolyn's InfoLinks
Visit Carolyn's InfoLinks at written by yet another displaced fellow Manxperson!

http://www.oz.net/~ccaine/

Manx National Heritage; Manx Museum and National Trust
Welcome to the Manx National Heritage Webpage. They welcome any communications on Manx History. They truly have a wealth of data available to browse. They also keep a list of genealogist for hire, to research those seemingly dead ends.

http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/genealogy/sources.htm

Contemporary MANX Sites

The Manx Museum
The Manx Museum is an absolute must for those of us who no longer dwell on the island itself. Trip planners must plan at least 3 days there, to learn of the history, not to mention the genealogical wealth found in the libraries !

http://www.enterprise.net/museum.htm

Manx Webring Homepage
This page lists many websites, and will keep us posted regarding new websites of Manx interest. I found two of local colour here which I will list for those who have yet to visit the fair isle, and those of us have, and miss it. http://www.isle-of-man.com/interests/webring/index.htm

1st Douglas Scout Group
http://freespace.virgin.net/mre.davis/1stdouglas.html

Harry's Cafe
http://homepages.enterprise.net/harrycafe

MANX Gaelic

Most of us are vaguely aware of the fact that MANX GAELICis a language our forefathers spoke. Many CLAGUEs became involved in the preservation of this ancient language. And today efforts are being made to revive the language now that the last native speaker has passed away. For more information on the language itself, the efforts, and where to find this info online, check out these websites. We will always add more as they come our way.

The Celtic League
Here you will find the new web page home for The Celtic League

Gaelg Vannin
Mannin:Y Cohaglym Celtiagh
Éire:An Chomhdháil Cheilteach
Celtic Congress

The Celtic Congress was founded in 1902 in order to promote the knowlege, use, and appreciation of the languages and cultures of the six Celtic countries. National Branches of the Congress meet in an International Congress each year in order to help further these aims.

http://www.manxman.co.im/cleague/index.html

Manx Language Resources
Excellent resource page for us in many areas with many other Manx reference pages listed here. Whatever I have missed you will probably find here!

http://www.manxman.co.im/gaelic/index.htm

Manx Gaelic
Stephen has worked for years now providing for us Online Manx Gaelic, almost as long as the internet has been available for most of us users. You will find a rich collection of language related information and references to other websites. And in times past I have found incredible stories giving us rich insight into our heritage, and the beliefs which so deeply shaped our personal pasts. Do check this out.

http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~stephen/

Phil Kelley's Manx Gaelic Webpages
This is a very good website to see what Manx Gaelic looks like. It has many current programs, many resources for beginners. Dictionaries and many articles, passages from scripture, literature and more are online here.

http://homepages.enterprise.net/kelly/menu.html

Manx Gaelic Email List

	To join the Manx Language
	Forum a new list for views
	both in and about Manx Gaelic.                        
 		
	Send a message to
	 listserv@listserv.hea.ie
	with 
	SUBSCRIBE GAELG  
	in the body of the text.

listserv@listserv.hea.ie

Manx Gaelic Tutorial
Manx Gaelic Learning Materials are provided here online for our useage. These are written by another Manx Scholar based in academia. Years ago I found on this website incredible stories from old Manx tales, giving me incredible insight to Manx Tradition, from baby snatching to Faeries and more. No more excuses!

http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~stephen/learnermaterials.html

Native Manx Gaelic Speaker Online
This site provides actual recordings of Manx Gaelic spoken online. You can see the text as it is read and learn of our ancient mother tongue.

http://www.manxman.co.im/gaelic/samples.htm

Manx Gaelic Novice Lessons
Very Good Beginner's Manx Lesson !
Simple explanations, very easy

Example:
  slane lhiat (slenn-L'YATT) - goodbye (Familiar, one person form)
  slane lhiu (slenn-L'YOO) - goodbye (Polite, one person / more than one person)
  Gura Mie Ayd (gurr-a-MY-edd) - Thank You ( Familiar, one person form)
  Gura Mie Eu (gurr-a-MY-yow) - Thank You (Polite one person/more than one)

http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~kelly/B/B1.html

MANX ONLINE DICTIONARY
Ever wondered what this or that word in Manx Gaelic might be? Well here's your chance. The Manx Dictionary made easily accessible is ONLINE for our free usage!

http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~kelly/e2m.html

Manx Gaelic Phrases with English Translations
Here we find an English & Manx Phrasebook from which I have taken a number of interesting phrases. It tells us a bit more about our Manx backround and heritage. We often find the most in daily things and the words we use to define them.

	
  A man has his own will but a woman has her own way.

    Ta aigney ec dooinney agh agh ta raad hene ec ben.


  A trout in the hand is worth two in the pool.

    Ta breck 'sy laue ny share na braddan 'sy 


  A young person goes through many phases.

    Shimmey crackanyn ta'n fer aeg cur jeh.


  Help!

    Cooin lhiam!

http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~kelly/USE/list.html

MANX Music

Manx Museum Manx Music Shoppe
Museum Music Shop is found within the Manx Museum. There you can find Manx traditional music references and the address from which to order more.

http://www.enterprise.net/music/museum.htm

Other Useful Sites

Celtic Clipart Collections
This website has many fine celtic web clip art and asks only to be mentioned in tiny print. I found it a useful collection of fine Celtic traditional patterns for making your own Celtic Webpage. Be certain to tell us of yours so that we can list it !

http://members.aol.com/Cyrion7/celtic/line/index.htm

More MANX websites will be added as they are sent to us here, or discovered online. We promise to add yours if you send it, or other worthy website listings. Please return to check out new ones. , quite possibly yours?? Until then... Isle of Man Map with Town Names on it set in a cyan sea