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There is a long history of relations and cultural exchange between the Isle of Man and Ireland. The Isle of Man's historic Manx language and its modern revived variant are closely related to both Scottish Gaelic and the Irish language and, in 1947, Éamon de Valera, the Taoiseach of Ireland, spearheaded efforts to save the dying Manx language. [62]
The Isle of Man enjoys a temperate climate, with cool summers and mild winters. Average rainfall is high compared to the majority of the British Isles, due to its location to the western side of Great Britain and sufficient distance from Ireland for moisture to be accumulated by the prevailing south-westerly winds.
English: Location map of the Isle of Man, showing sheadings as well as local authorities (towns, villages, districts, parishes). Geographic limits of the map: W: -4° 58' 0"
Glen Helen: On A3, N of St John's: On TT course Glen Maye: Village of same name Patrick parish: Famous waterfall Glen Mooar: Michael parish, on A4: NB Not the only place on the island called Glen Mooar Glen Wyllin: Adjacent to Kirk Michael: Extends south to Cooildarry Groudle Glen: On A2 about 1 mile E of Onchan: Has MER halt and its own ...
An enlargeable topographic map of the Isle of Man. Geography of the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man is an island and a self-governing Crown dependency; Coastline: Irish Sea 160 km; Population of the Isle of Man: 80,058 - 194th most populous country; Area of the Isle of Man: 572 km 2 (221 sq mi) - 191st largest country; Atlas of the Isle of Man
In addition to the Isle of Man itself, the Isle of Man Government administers three small neighbouring islands: the Calf of Man, St Patrick's Isle and St Michael's Isle. There is one place with official status as a city, three places with official status as towns, four villages, and many other smaller settlements.
It is on the Isle of Man TT course four miles by road from Douglas. The Church of England parish church for Marown is St Runius church in Glen Vine. In 1844, Phillip Killey, who was later to be a Captain of the Parish in Marown, donated land adjoining his estate on the main road between Glen Vine and Crosby for the building of a new church and ...
Silverdale Glen is a National Glen, and recreational area. It is situated near the village of Ballasalla , in the parish of Malew , on the Isle of Man . The recreation site consists of a small boating lake, café, playing fields, and a playground with a Victorian water-powered carousel.