<p>The Cooish is nearly upon us but why was the Manx language festival established back in 1996? Find out on this week's Goll as Gaccan. Also lots of Gaelg  and some cracking tunes to. Goll as Gaccan aboo!</p>

The Cooish is nearly upon us but why was the Manx language festival established back in 1996? Find out on this week's Goll as Gaccan. Also lots of Gaelg and some cracking tunes to. Goll as Gaccan aboo!

Goll as Gaccan 26.10.25 - the Cooish is coming up soon but what was the early  Manx language festival?

Phil Gawne and guests present an eclectic mix of all things Manx. Learn some Manx Gaelic, discover the meaning of Manx place names and immerse yourself in a world of Manxness. All served up with a healthy dose of dry Manx humour. Gaelg aboo!

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Goll as Gaccan 26.10.25 - the Cooish is coming up soon but what was the early Manx language festival?

Goll as Gaccan 26.10.25 - the Cooish is coming up soon but what was the early Manx language festival?