Fiona McArdle introduces a programme in which we hear from yn Greinneyder, Culture Vannin's Manx Language Development Officer, Ruth Keggin Gell, about the Cooish Manx Language Festival 2024, which is running from Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th November, and includes a concert with Scottish Gaidhlig singer, Joy Dunlop, accompanied by Ron Jappy. Joy will also be giving workshops in Scottish Gaelic and singing in that language, whilst Ron will be giving a workshop on guitar accompaniment and a Scottish tune workshop.

We also look ahead to performances on Thursday 14th, Friday 15th and Saturday 16th November at the House of Manannan in Peel by Labyrinth : History in Action, bringing stories of life and death round Manx shores, in association with the All at Sea exhibition currently on show.