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Conversation with Tom Karran speaking Manx Gaelic

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Date(s): 1950-1970

Creator(s): Manx Museum

Scope & Content: Tom Karran talks to Leslie Quirk and Charles Clarke in Manx. Tom answers various questions about his life including schooldays; going fishing at thirteen-years-old and working all his life at sea. He say he was born in Cregneash and moved to Port Erin and he talks about Ned Maddrell; visits to Ireland. Most of the recording is of Leslie Quirk and Charles Clarke.

Administration / Biographical History: This recording was made for the Manx Folk Life Survey. Leslie Quirk (1914-2004) was a Manx Folk Life Survey recorder.

Language: Manx Gaelic

Extent: 19 min. 0 sec.

Item name: magnetic tape

Collection: Sound Archive

Level: ITEM

ID number: SA 0072

Access conditions: All reasonable attempt has been made by Manx National Heritage to trace and request permission (where needed) from the copyright holder(s) in this sound recording. If however you think you are a rights holder then please contact Manx National Heritage.

Subject tags : #UOSH, #UOSHManxFolkLifeSurvey

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