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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]
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"
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Glenfaba (/ ɡ l ɛ n ˈ f eɪ b ə / glen-FAY-bə; Manx: Glion Faba) is one of the six sheadings of the Isle of Man. It is located on the west of the island (part of the traditional North Side division) and consists of the two historic parishes of German and Patrick. It includes the town of Peel and, from 1796 till 1986, also included the ...
Glen Maye (or Glenmaye, Manx: Glion Muigh or Glion Meay – Luxuriant Glen) is a glen and a small village on the west coast of the Isle of Man, 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (4 km) south of Peel. [1] The village is connected to Peel by a bus service.