Interview with Sage Kinvig about Manx Gaelic
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Date(s): 6 September 1959
Creator(s): Manx National Heritage
Scope & Content: Sage Kinvig talks to Walter Clarke and Eric Cregeen at Ronague about Manx Gaelic. They talk about how to practice and learn Manx with Sage recommending reading the Bible; Kneen's Manx Gaelic dictionary; her Manx as different from Ned Maddrell's Manx; pronunciation of kione (head), cloan (children) shenn (old) gaaue dhoo (blacksmith) edd (nest) and guiy (goose); going to chapel; bachelor teas; Christmas on old Christmas day; the tithe collector collecting corn; mhellia customs and dances.
Administration / Biographical History: Sage Kinvig was a native Manx Gaelic speaker (c.1870-1962). Walter Clarke was a Manx Gaelic speaker and translator (1928-2007). Eric Cregeen (1921-1983).
Language: English
Extent: 10 min. 30 sec.
Item name: compact disc
Collection: Sound Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: SA 0595
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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