With elections to some of the local authorities during the week, it also happens to have been the anniversary of the first local authority election held in the Island. It took place in Douglas on 24th July 1860 - ironically as the result of legislation at a time when the House of Keys was unelected and unaccountable.

Neddy Beg Hom Ruy's reminscences of the herring fishery bring us to the end of the season.

As nyn giaull -