query: Where is the Isle of Man?

title: External relations of the Isle of Man

text: a work permit is still required before taking up employment. The Isle of Man has no legislation related to asylum claims. Where claims are made, due to "safe third country" rules in International Law, the claimant is returned to either the Republic of Ireland or the UK depending on their route to the Isle of Man. External relations of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom, but to a large extent its relations with other countries are handled by the United Kingdom. In various laws of the United Kingdom, "the United Kingdom"

title: Isle of Man

text: It is separate from, but similar to, the Census in the United Kingdom. The 2001 census was conducted by the Economic Affairs Division of the Isle of Man Treasury, under the authority of the Census Act 1929. The Isle of Man has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen "Cfb"). Average rainfall is higher than averaged over the territory of the British Isles, because the Isle of Man is far enough from Ireland for the prevailing south-westerly winds to accumulate moisture. Average rainfall is highest at Snaefell, where it is around a year. At lower levels it can be around a year.

title: Football in the Isle of Man

text: Football in the Isle of Man Football has been played in the Isle of Man since the end of the 19th century. The national association was founded in 1890 and oversees all aspects of association football on the island. The association is responsible for organising all national cup competitions, most notably the Isle of Man FA Cup, and the management of the Isle of Man Football League. Although, as a Crown Dependency, the Isle of Man is not a part of the United Kingdom, the local Isle of Man football association is affiliated with the English FA, and acts as

title: Isle of Man

text: air-sea rescue operations. There is no citizenship of the Isle of Man as such under the British Nationality Acts 1948 and 1981. The Passport Office, Isle of Man, Douglas, accepts and processes applications for the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, who is formally responsible for issuing Isle of Man-issued British passports, entitled ""British Islands – Isle of Man"". British citizens who have 'Manxman status', not being, or if without a parent or grandparent, either born, naturalised or registered in the United Kingdom, or if they have not themselves personally been resident in the United Kingdom for more than

title: Politics of the Isle of Man

text: Politics of the Isle of Man The government of the Isle of Man is a parliamentary representative democracy. As a Crown Dependency, it is not subordinate to the government of the United Kingdom. That government, however, is responsible for defence and external affairs and could intervene in the domestic affairs of the island under its residual responsibilities to guarantee "good government" in all Crown dependencies. The Monarch of the United Kingdom is also the head of state of the Isle of Man, and generally referred to as "The Queen, Lord of Mann". Legislation of the Isle of Man defines "the

title: Geography of the Isle of Man

text: 1500 sq miles, which is about 87% of the total area of the jurisdiction of the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man only holds exclusive fishing rights in the first 3 nm. The territorial sea is managed by the Isle of Man Government Department of Infrastructure. The Raad ny Foillan long distance footpath runs around the Manx coast. The Isle of Man enjoys a temperate climate, with cool summers and mild winters. Average rainfall is high compared to the majority of the British Isles, due to its location to the western side of Great Britain and sufficient distance from

title: Isle of Man Cycling Association

text: Isle of Man Cycling Association The Isle of Man Cycling Association is the local governing body for bicycle racing on the Isle of Man. The national governing body for the island is British Cycling. Notable Manx cyclists have included the world championship rider, Millie Robinson; the 1970s professionals Nigel Dean and Steve Joughin; and Mark Cavendish, a Commonwealth Games medallist who rode in the 2007 and 2008 Tour de France - winning 4 stages in the '08 edition, and a British record of 6 stages in '09. The Isle of Man, being outside the jurisdiction of Great Britain, where the

title: External relations of the Isle of Man

text: External relations of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom, but to a large extent its relations with other countries are handled by the United Kingdom. In various laws of the United Kingdom, "the United Kingdom" is defined to exclude the Isle of Man. Such laws include the Colonial Laws Validity Act 1865, the Interpretation Act 1889, the Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927, the British Nationality Act 1948, the Interpretation Act 1978, the Isle of Man Act 1979, the Royal Assent to Legislation (Isle of Man) Order 1981 and the Statute

title: Isle of Man Coastguard

text: Isle of Man Coastguard The Isle of Man Coastguard also known as the Manx Coastguard is the coastguard service of the Isle of Man Government. It is responsible for the provision of coastguard services throughout the Isle of Man, an independent Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. Its main responsibilities are coastal patrol, pollution control, and the provision of shore-based search and rescue services. Historically, coastguard services were provided to the Isle of Man by Her Majesty's Coastguard, the coastguard service of the United Kingdom. Although the Isle of Man is not part of the

title: Isle of Man

text: video and eSports. The Isle of Man Government Lottery operated from 1986 to 1997. Since 2 December 1999 the island has participated in the United Kingdom National Lottery. The island is the only jurisdiction outside the United Kingdom where it is possible to play the UK National Lottery. Since 2010 it has also been possible for projects in the Isle of Man to receive national lottery Good Causes Funding. The good causes funding is distributed by the Manx Lottery Trust. Tynwald receives the 12p lottery duty for tickets sold in the island. Tourist numbers peaked in the first half of

title: Geography of the Isle of Man

text:
Geography of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man is an island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland in Western Europe, with a population of almost 85,000. It is a British Crown dependency. It has a small islet, the Calf of Man, to its south. It is located at . Area:
"Land:"
"Water:"
"Total:" This makes it: The Isle of Man has a coastline of , and a territorial sea extending to a maximum of 12 nm from the coast, or the midpoint between other countries. The total territorial sea area is about 4000 km or

title: Television in the Isle of Man

text: ITV Wales, rather than local relays. The commercial network Channel 4 broadcasts to the island but Channel 4 does not provide any regionalisation other than advertising. The Isle of Man is covered by Channel 4's "North Macro" advertising region. The United Kingdom's Channel 5 broadcasts to the island but also utilises a single national channel with regional advertising in which the Isle of Man is covered by "The North" macro. The Isle of Man receives the full digital channel service from North West England region. Digital switch-over for the Isle of Man was completed on 16 July 2009. The Isle

title: Geography of the Isle of Man

text:
in the west and the three southern ports of Castletown, Port Erin and Port St Mary are the island's other main settlements. Almost all its population lives on or very near the coast. Geography of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man is an island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland in Western Europe, with a population of almost 85,000. It is a British Crown dependency. It has a small islet, the Calf of Man, to its south. It is located at . Area:
"Land:"
"Water:"
"Total:" This makes it: The Isle of Man has a

title: Isle of Man passport

text: Isle of Man passport The Isle of Man variant of the British passport is issued by the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man on behalf of the British sovereign under the Royal Prerogative, at the request of the Isle of Man Government, one of the Crown Dependencies associated with the United Kingdom, to British citizens and certain British subjects (only for those with the right of abode in the United Kingdom) resident in the Isle of Man, or have certain qualifying important connections to the Isle of Man but are currently resident in the United Kingdom. British passports pursuant

title: Isle of Man passport

text: under UK domestic law in common with other British citizens. Isle of Man passport The Isle of Man variant of the British passport is issued by the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man on behalf of the British sovereign under the Royal Prerogative, at the request of the Isle of Man Government, one of the Crown Dependencies associated with the United Kingdom, to British citizens and certain British subjects (only for those with the right of abode in the United Kingdom) resident in the Isle of Man, or have certain qualifying important connections to the Isle of Man but

title: Isle of Man Constabulary

text: Isle of Man Constabulary The Isle of Man Constabulary () is the national police service of the Isle of Man, an island of 80,000 inhabitants, situated approximately equidistant from Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England. The force has about 236 officers in its establishment. As the Isle of Man is not a part of the United Kingdom, the Constabulary is responsible to the Minister of Home Affairs of the Isle of Man Government. Nevertheless, the service volunteers itself for inspection by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) for England and Wales. The force is split into five neighbourhood policing teams

title: Isle of Man Constabulary

title: Politics of the Isle of Man

text: Crown in right of the Isle of Man" as separate from the "Crown in right of the United Kingdom". Her representative on the island is the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, but his role is mostly ceremonial, though he does have the power to grant Royal Assent (the withholding of which is the same as a veto). Although the Isle of Man is not part of the United Kingdom, its people are British citizens under UK law — there is no separate Manx citizenship. The United Kingdom is responsible for all the island's external affairs, including citizenship, defence,

title: Isle of Man Coastguard

text: Isle of Man, a local branch of the National Search and Rescue Dog Association (NSARDA), with a small team of search and rescue dogs and handlers. Isle of Man Coastguard The Isle of Man Coastguard also known as the Manx Coastguard is the coastguard service of the Isle of Man Government. It is responsible for the provision of coastguard services throughout the Isle of Man, an independent Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. Its main responsibilities are coastal patrol, pollution control, and the provision of shore-based search and rescue services. Historically, coastguard services were provided

title: Coat of arms of the Isle of Man

text: Coat of arms of the Isle of Man The Coat of Arms of the Isle of Man, blazoned 'Gules, a triskele argent garnished and spurred or", dates from the late 13th century. The present version dates from 12 July 1996. As the Isle of Man is a Crown dependency and the present Lord of Man is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, the arms are more accurately described as the Arms of Her Majesty in right of the Isle of Man"'. The origin of the "triskeles" ("three dexter legs conjoined at the hips and flexed in triangle") is obscure,

title: Economy of the Isle of Man

text: Economy of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man, one of the Crown dependencies, is a low-tax economy and offshore financial centre. Located in the Irish Sea, it is within the British Isles but does not form part of the United Kingdom or the European Communities. Insurance, online gambling operators and developers, ICT, and Offshore banking form key sectors of the island's economy. As of 2016, the World Bank assessed the island's Gross National Income (GNI) per capita at US$89,970. The Isle of Man Government's own National Income Report shows the largest sectors of the economy are insurance and

title: Music of the Isle of Man

text: Music of the Isle of Man The music of the Isle of Man reflects Celtic, Norse and other influences, including those from its neighbours, Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales. The Isle of Man is a small island nation in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland (and not part of the United Kingdom). A wide range of music is performed on the island, such as rock, blues, jazz and pop. However, its traditional folk music has undergone a revival since the 1970s, starting with a music festival called in Ramsey. This was part of a general revival of the

title: Isle of Man Football Association

text: Isle of Man Football Association The Isle of Man Football Association, also simply known as the Isle of Man FA or the IOMFA, is the body that co-ordinates and organises the sport of football on the Isle of Man. Although, as a Crown Dependency, the Isle of Man is not a part of the United Kingdom, the local FA is affiliated with the English FA, and acts as a County Football Association. The organisation runs the Isle of Man national football team (which competes in the Island Games), the Isle of Man league representative XI (which competes in the FA

title: Coat of arms of the Isle of Man

text: means to reinforce the regime change on the island. Coat of arms of the Isle of Man The Coat of Arms of the Isle of Man, blazoned 'Gules, a triskele argent garnished and spurred or", dates from the late 13th century. The present version dates from 12 July 1996. As the Isle of Man is a Crown dependency and the present Lord of Man is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, the arms are more accurately described as the Arms of Her Majesty in right of the Isle of Man"'. The origin of the "triskeles" ("three dexter legs conjoined

title: Transport in the Isle of Man

text: the Isle of Man Government. The Isle of Man register comprised 404 merchant ships of 1,000 GT or over at the end of 2017. Transport in the Isle of Man There are a number of transport services around the Isle of Man, mostly consisting of paved roads, public transport, rail services, sea ports and an airport. The island has a total of of public roads, all of which are paved. Roads are numbered using a numbering scheme similar to the numbering schemes of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; each road is assigned a letter, which represents the road's category, followed

title: Scouting on the Isle of Man

text: Scouting on the Isle of Man Scouting on the Isle of Man is represented by the Scout Association of the United Kingdom. The Scout Association's Island Headquarters are at Cunningham House in Douglas. The association has its own campsite, Mullin ny Carty. Some of the Groups also have their own bunkhouses or campsites, in addition to their own headquarters. The Scout Association's Patron is the Lieutenant Governor Sir Paul Haddacks, and its President is a former Chief Minister, Sir Miles Walker. The 1st Malew Group were the first Scout Group on the Isle of Man. Originally called 1st Isle of

title: External relations of the Isle of Man

text: of the Isle of Man, said: "A closer connection with the Commonwealth itself would be a welcome further development of the Island's international relationships" The Parliament of the United Kingdom has paramount power to pass legislation for the Isle of Man on all matters, but as stated by the Isle of Man Government, "it is a long-standing convention that it does not do so on domestic matters without the Island's consent". The mechanism by which the Crown normally applies UK legislation is the Privy Council. There are at least two formal options for extending UK legislation to the Isle of

title: Isle of Man Government

text: Isle of Man Government The Isle of Man Government () is the government of the Isle of Man. The formal head of the Isle of Man Government is the Lieutenant Governor, representing Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann. The executive head is the Chief Minister. Douglas, the largest town on the Isle of Man, is its capital and seat of government, where most Government offices and the parliament chambers (Tynwald) are located. The Civil Service has more than 2,000 employees and the total number of public sector employees including the Civil Service, teachers, nurses, police, etc. is about 9,000. This

title: Isle of Man Government

text: the 1980s, when a system of 'ministerial government' was set up. The Departments and Statutory Boards which existed before the reorganisation in 2010, and their predecessors, are shown below: Isle of Man Government The Isle of Man Government () is the government of the Isle of Man. The formal head of the Isle of Man Government is the Lieutenant Governor, representing Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann. The executive head is the Chief Minister. Douglas, the largest town on the Isle of Man, is its capital and seat of government, where most Government offices and the parliament chambers (Tynwald) are

title: Education in the Isle of Man

text: where children are taught mainly in Manx. Independent schools include King William's College and its junior school, The Buchan School. Education in the Isle of Man Education in the Isle of Man is compulsory for children aged between 5 and 16. As a Crown dependency the Isle of Man parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters, including education; however the structure and curriculum are broadly in line with that of UK schools and particularly the English national curriculum. Education is overseen by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and regulated by the Isle of Man Education Act

title: Flag of the Isle of Man

text: Isle of Man. Before its adoption in 1932, the official flag of the Isle of Man was the Union Jack. There is also a civil ensign for the Isle of Man. This flag was first authorised on 27 August 1971. Another Manx flag is the flag of Tynwald, the legislature of the Isle of Man, which has flown outside the Legislative Buildings since 1971. Flag of the Isle of Man The flag of the Isle of Man or flag of Mann () is a triskelion, composed of three armoured legs with golden spurs, upon a red background. It has been

title: Sport in the Isle of Man

text: organisation, the Isle of Man Target Shooting Federation. Shooting has won more medals for the Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games than any other sport. The Islands shooters include World medalists, British National Champions as well as Island Games Champions where collectively shooting is one of the most active sports. Basketball is also played in the Isle of Man. Chess Monarch Assurance International Chess tournament is held in Port Erin every September–October. Go The board game visits the island biennially. There is also a growing mud & Obstacle running scene with the Tough Mann Adventure Challenge starting in 2013.

title: Biota of the Isle of Man

text: Biota of the Isle of Man This is a list of the known wild biota of the Isle of Man. Non-native species are marked *, extinct species are marked †. If this status is uncertain the species is also marked ?. Each listing follows the following format: English name (where one exists), binomial/trinomial scientific name with authorities for uncommon species, Manx name (where one exists), status. Note that Manx nomenclature traditionally did not differentiate between species. Most whales are known as 'Muc Varrey' (sea pigs) or 'Perkin Mooar' and small dolphins as 'Doraid'. All sorts of domesticated species have been

title: Biota of the Isle of Man

text: collected at The Ayres on 6 January 2008. Biota of the Isle of Man This is a list of the known wild biota of the Isle of Man. Non-native species are marked *, extinct species are marked †. If this status is uncertain the species is also marked ?. Each listing follows the following format: English name (where one exists), binomial/trinomial scientific name with authorities for uncommon species, Manx name (where one exists), status. Note that Manx nomenclature traditionally did not differentiate between species. Most whales are known as 'Muc Varrey' (sea pigs) or 'Perkin Mooar' and small dolphins as

title: The Story of the Isle of Man

text: The Story of the Isle of Man The Story of the Isle of Man is a 1901 book on the history of the Isle of Man by A.W. Moore. It was written as an introduction to Manx history, specifically for children. The book was written at a time of a growing sense of Manx national identity, greatly due to the work of A. W. Moore himself. For want of any existing rigorous and sustained history of the Isle of Man, he wrote "A History of the Isle of Man", which was published in 1900 in two volumes (reaching 989 pages).

title: Isle of Man

text: a range of other satellites around Europe such as the Astra satellites at 19.2° east and Hotbird. The Isle of Man has three newspapers, all weeklies, and all owned by Isle of Man Newspapers, a division of the Edinburgh media company Johnston Press. The "Isle of Man Courier" (distribution 36,318) is free and distributed to homes on the island. The other two newspapers are "Isle of Man Examiner" (circulation 13,276) and the "Manx Independent" (circulation 12,255). Postal services are the responsibility of Isle of Man Post, which took over from the British General Post Office in 1973. There is a

title: Andreas, Isle of Man

text: christenings. The village is in the Keys constituency of Ayre & Michael. During the war RAF Andreas airfield was home to several squadrons, including RAAF Squadrons 457 and 452. Ayre United are based in the village. They compete in the Isle of Man Football League and play their home games at Andreas Playing Fields where they have a clubhouse. They were the first club on the island to install floodlights. Andreas, Isle of Man Andreas or Kirk Andreas is a village on the Isle of Man. It is located in the north of the island, in the parish of Andreas

title: Highlander, Isle of Man

text: Highlander, Isle of Man Highlander (in – "The Broken Church") is situated between the 5th and 6th Milestone road-side markers on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT races on the primary A1 Douglas to Peel road in the parish of Marown in the Isle of Man. The site of a former coaching station, then a restaurant and now a private residence, it is situated in the main Douglas to Peel central valley, where the River Dhoo and the former Douglas to Peel railway line run parallel to the A1 main road. The nearby area is

title: Judiciary of the Isle of Man

text: restrained, and operated in the Isle of Man pre-revestment, as it did across all the king's dominions despite the other competencies of the Kings's Bench being restricted to England. Judiciary of the Isle of Man The lowest courts in the Isle of Man are the summary courts, Coroner of Inquests, Licensing Court, Land Court, etc. These courts are presided over by magistrates. There are two stipendiary magistrates, the High Bailiff and the Deputy High Bailiff, along with lay justices of the peace. The superior court of the Isle of Man is the High Court of Justice of the Isle of

title: Isle of Man Transport

text: local authority) and Protours (Isle of Man), an independent coach company. There are also three privately-owned and operated short-distance tourist railways: the Groudle Glen Railway, the Great Laxey Mine Railway, and The Orchid Line (a miniature railway within the Curraghs Wildlife Park). Isle of Man Transport Isle of Man Transport () is an agency of Isle of Man Government that operates public transport on the Isle of Man. Isle of Man Transport operates the following services: The three railways are operated under the banner of "Isle of Man Railways", and the "Isle of Man Transport" title is defunct: buses have

title: The Isle of Man (song)

text: of available men – in spite of the name of the island. The Isle of Man (song) "The Isle of Man" is a song written by George Formby, Harry Gifford and Frederick E. Cliffe. It was recorded by Formby on 28 November 1935 for Regal Zonophone Records. It was released with “Riding in the TT Races", both of them songs from the Isle of Man-set Ealing Studios comedy film "No Limit" which had been Formby's breakthrough screen role. The song is typical of Formby's innuendo-laden style, telling a tale of women holidaying on the Isle of Man seeking romance only

title: The Isle of Man (song)

text: The Isle of Man (song) "The Isle of Man" is a song written by George Formby, Harry Gifford and Frederick E. Cliffe. It was recorded by Formby on 28 November 1935 for Regal Zonophone Records. It was released with “Riding in the TT Races", both of them songs from the Isle of Man-set Ealing Studios comedy film "No Limit" which had been Formby's breakthrough screen role. The song is typical of Formby's innuendo-laden style, telling a tale of women holidaying on the Isle of Man seeking romance only to find that, to their disappointment, their appears to be an absence

title: Economy of the Isle of Man

text: and others. Other films that have been filmed on the Isle of Man include "Thomas and the Magic Railroad", "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", "Keeping Mum and Mindhorn." 2011 Isle of Man Film Oxford Economics was commissioned by Isle of Man Film Ltd to conduct a study into the economic impact of the film industry on the Isle of. Man. The recommendation of this report for Isle of Man Film was to partner with a more established film institution in the UK to source more Isle of Man film production opportunities. This led to the investment of the

title: Isle of Man

text: defence affairs, and retains paramount power to legislate for the Island. However, in 2007, the Isle of Man and the UK signed an agreement that established frameworks for the development of the international identity of the Isle of Man. There is no separate Manx citizenship. Citizenship is covered by UK law, and Manx people are classed as British citizens. The Isle of Man holds neither membership nor associate membership of the European Union, and lies outside the European Economic Area (EEA).There is a long history of relations and cultural exchange between the Isle of Man and Ireland. The Isle of

title: The Bungalow, Isle of Man

text: The Bungalow, Isle of Man The Bungalow, Isle of Man, one of a handful of better-known vantage points spread around the Snaefell Mountain Course, is situated adjacent to the 31st Milestone roadside marker on the road junction of the primary A18 Mountain Road, the A14 Sulby Glen Road and the road-tramway crossing for the Snaefell Mountain Railway in the parish of Lezayre in the Isle of Man. The Bungalow tramway-crossing was part of the Highland Course and Four Inch Course used for the Gordon Bennett Trial and Tourist Trophy automobile car races held in the Isle of Man between 1904

title: Isle of Man Transport

text: Isle of Man Transport Isle of Man Transport () is an agency of Isle of Man Government that operates public transport on the Isle of Man. Isle of Man Transport operates the following services: The three railways are operated under the banner of "Isle of Man Railways", and the "Isle of Man Transport" title is defunct: buses have operated under the heading of "Bus Vannin" since 2009. In addition to these services, there are other forms of public transport on the island that are not government-owned and operated: these include the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway operated by Douglas Corporation (the

title: Isle of Man Courier

text: Isle of Man Courier The Isle of Man Courier is a free weekly newspaper on the Isle of Man. It is owned by Isle of Man Newspapers (now part of Tindle Newspapers) and its sister newspapers are the "Isle of Man Examiner" and the "Manx Independent". The "Isle of Man Courier" can trace its roots back to the "Ramsey Courier", which began in 1884. The paper dropped the "Ramsey" part of its title and moved to Ridgeway Street, Douglas, in the 1970s. Its sister newspaper, "Mona's Herald", closed in the same decade. The Isle of Man Courier was taken over

title: Isle of Man Courier

text: meant the "Courier" could print on the island again. The Courier Group relaunched the "Isle of Man Examiner" in competition with the "Manx Independent", which was started by journalists who had been sacked during the "Examiner" group strike. The Isle of Man Courier Group was renamed Isle of Man Newspapers a few years after it absorbed the "Examiner". The "Manx Independent" folded in 1993 and was bought by Isle of Man Newspapers and relaunched as a weekly newspaper. Isle of Man Courier The Isle of Man Courier is a free weekly newspaper on the Isle of Man. It is owned

title: The Story of the Isle of Man

text: Moore concludes at the end of the book: Although Moore’s paramount importance as a historian of the Isle of Man remains unquestioned, as does the rigorousness of his work, contemporary historians of the island would question some of what appears in the book. Points at issue include the following: The Story of the Isle of Man The Story of the Isle of Man is a 1901 book on the history of the Isle of Man by A.W. Moore. It was written as an introduction to Manx history, specifically for children. The book was written at a time of a growing

title: Isle of Man Examiner

text: Isle of Man Examiner The Isle of Man Examiner is a newspaper in the Isle of Man. The paper is published every Tuesday, and is owned by Isle of Man Newspapers, which is now part of Tindle Newspapers. Popular features include business news, the Final Whistle sports supplement and Terry Cringle's Times Past column. Its sister weekly newspaper titles are the "Isle of Man Courier" and the "Manx Independent". The "Examiner" began in 1880 and was the island's most popular newspaper for most of the 20th century. It is still the biggest-selling newspaper on the Isle of Man. On 10

title: Television in the Isle of Man

text: Television in the Isle of Man The Crown dependency of the Isle of Man does not have any of its own television channels and instead receives United Kingdom television channels. Unlike the Crown dependencies in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man does not have island-specific opt-out of the BBC or ITV regional news programmes, in the way that the Channel Islands get their own version of "Spotlight" and "Channel Report" and instead the Isle of Man is included as part of BBC North West and ITV Granada. The Isle of Man is covered by BBC North West on BBC

title: Judiciary of the Isle of Man

text: Judiciary of the Isle of Man The lowest courts in the Isle of Man are the summary courts, Coroner of Inquests, Licensing Court, Land Court, etc. These courts are presided over by magistrates. There are two stipendiary magistrates, the High Bailiff and the Deputy High Bailiff, along with lay justices of the peace. The superior court of the Isle of Man is the High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man, consisting of a Civil Division and an appeal division, called the Staff of Government Division. The judges of the High Court are the deemsters, appointed by the Queen

title: Sport in the Isle of Man

text: Sport in the Isle of Man For a small country, sport in the Isle of Man plays an important part in making the island known to the wider world. The principal international sporting event held on the island is the annual Isle of Man TT motorcycling event. However, the Isle of Man is represented internationally in a number of other sports at the Commonwealth Games and the Island Games. The Isle of Man hosted the IV Commonwealth Youth Games in September 2011. The Island started the Island Games in 1985 and hosted them once again in 2001. The most notable

title: Isle of Man Examiner

text: May 2011, after 131 years, the Isle of Man Examiner changed its format from broadsheet to tabloid. Isle of Man Examiner The Isle of Man Examiner is a newspaper in the Isle of Man. The paper is published every Tuesday, and is owned by Isle of Man Newspapers, which is now part of Tindle Newspapers. Popular features include business news, the Final Whistle sports supplement and Terry Cringle's Times Past column. Its sister weekly newspaper titles are the "Isle of Man Courier" and the "Manx Independent". The "Examiner" began in 1880 and was the island's most popular newspaper for most

title: Battle of the Isle of Man

text: Battle of the Isle of Man The Battle of the Isle of Man was a battle fought in 1158 between the Norse Gofraidh mac Amhlaibh (Godred II), King of Mann and the Isles and Celtic Somhairle MacGillebride (Somerled), King of Cinn Tìre (Kintyre), Argyll and Lorne, on the Isle of Man. Somerled sailed his fleet of 53 birlinns into Ramsey Bay and set about attacking the forces of Godred II and plundering the Isle of Man. Godred II left the Isle of Man and went in search of support in England, Scotland and Norway to retaliate against Somerled. As a

title: History of the Isle of Man

text: Office to the new Isle of Man Post, which began to issue its own postage stamps. The 1990s and early 21st century have seen a greater recognition of indigenous Manx culture, including the opening of the first Manx language primary school, as well as a general re-evaluation of the island's economy. From 1983 on, the Isle of Man government has designated more than 250 historic structures as Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man. History of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man had become separated from Britain and Ireland by 6500 BC. It appears that colonisation took place

title: Economy of the Isle of Man

text: campus, a new cyber security degree at the University College of Man, a Code Club, and a work permit waiver for skilled immigrants. Since 1995 Isle of Man Film has co-financed and co-produced over 100 feature film and television dramas which have all filmed on the Island. Among the most successful productions funded in part by Isle of Man Film agency were "Waking Ned", where the Manx countryside stood in for rural Ireland, and films like "Stormbreaker", "Shergar", "Tom Brown's Schooldays", "I Capture the Castle", "The Libertine", "Island at War" (TV series), "Five Children and It", "Colour Me Kubrick", "Sparkle",

title: Isle of Man Treasury

text: and its functions transferred to the Treasury as part of the reorganisation of the Isle of Man Government on a ministerial basis. Isle of Man Treasury The Treasury () of the Isle of Man is the finance department of the Isle of Man Government. It prepares the annual budget for the Government, and also handles taxation, customs and excise, economic affairs, information systems, internal audit, currency and the census in the Isle of Man. The Minister for the Treasury is Alfred Cannan MHK. The Finance Board was established in 1962, although the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man functioned

title: Isle of Man

text: five consecutive years, do not have the same rights as other British citizens with regard to employment and establishment in other parts of the EU (other than the UK and Ireland). Isle of Man-issued British passports can presently be issued to any British citizen resident in the Isle of Man, and also to British citizens who have a qualifying close personal connection to the Isle of Man but are now resident either in the UK or in either one of the two other Crown Dependencies. The Isle of Man is neither part of the European Union, nor has a special

title: Isle of Man Film

text: Isle of Man Film Isle of Man Film is a regional screen agency, part of Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development. They drive inward investment in relation to film and the creative industries. Since 1995 Isle of Man Film has built a worldwide reputation, having co-financed and co-produced over 100 feature film and television dramas which have all filmed on the Isle of Man. They are one of the busiest areas of film production in the British Isles. Isle of Man Film offers a package of services for film producers and production companies. Loans and equity investment, a

title: Football in the Isle of Man

text: a County Football Association. Due to their affiliation with the English FA, the Isle of Man are not members of FIFA or UEFA and are therefore not eligible to enter either the World Cup or European Championship. The Isle of Man therefore is limited to different forms of competition. The Isle of Man Football League is the national football league for teams of the island. The league has two levels consisting of 13 teams each, the Premier League and Division Two. The league is organised by the Isle of Man Football Association but the winning team(s) cannot enter the UEFA

title: Healthcare in the Isle of Man

text: School Dental Service provided free treatment for children of school age, and they were originally not eligible for free treatment from other dentists except in an emergency. Health in the Isle of Man Healthcare in the Isle of Man Health and social care on the Isle of Man is the responsibility of the Department of Health and Social Care (Isle of Man). Healthcare is free for residents and visitors from the UK and there is a reciprocal health agreement with the UK. For several years it has required a supplementary vote to balance its budget at the end of each

title: Isle of Man Film

text: development not-for-profit agency to attract a wider range of digital media businesses to locate or relocate to the Isle of Man. Isle of Man Film Isle of Man Film is a regional screen agency, part of Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development. They drive inward investment in relation to film and the creative industries. Since 1995 Isle of Man Film has built a worldwide reputation, having co-financed and co-produced over 100 feature film and television dramas which have all filmed on the Isle of Man. They are one of the busiest areas of film production in the British

title: Isle of Man Prison

text: Isle of Man Prison Isle of Man Prison is a mixed-use prison located in the Jurby parish of the Isle of Man. The prison is operated by the Isle of Man Prison Service (part of the Department of Home Affairs) and is the only functioning prison on the island. From 1891 the prison population of the Isle of Man was held at the Victoria Road Prison in Douglas. Although expanded many times over the course of its history, overcrowding at the prison was a recurring problem from the 1990s onwards, and the prison was often criticised for its limited and

title: Isle of Man

text: key elements to be introduced into the governance of the island: open accountable government, rigorous control of public finances, and a fairer society. Local government on the Isle of Man is based partly on the island's 17 ancient parishes. There are two types of local authorities: Local authorities are under the supervision of the Isle of Man Government's Department of Local Government and the Environment (DOLGE). Public education is under the Department of Education and Children. Thirty-two primary schools, five secondary schools and the University College Isle of Man function under the department. Health and social care on the Isle

title: Isle of Man Prison

text: including painting and decorating, joinery, and plumbing skills, with additional courses in basic literacy and numeracy, information technology, arts and crafts, music, PSHE and general academic subjects provided by tutors from the University College Isle of Man. Inmates who study catering and industrial cleaning may work towards National Vocational Qualifications. Isle of Man Prison Isle of Man Prison is a mixed-use prison located in the Jurby parish of the Isle of Man. The prison is operated by the Isle of Man Prison Service (part of the Department of Home Affairs) and is the only functioning prison on the island. From

title: Shoprite (Isle of Man)

text: Shoprite (Isle of Man) Shoprite (Isle of Man) Limited (trading as Shoprite) is a community food store chain in the Isle of Man. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Isle of Man Enterprises plc (formerly Shoprite Group plc). Shoprite currently owns 10 supermarkets in the major communities on the Isle of Man. These stores are branded Shoprite and Little Shoprite. The Shoprite stores are located in Douglas, Peel, Ramsey, Port Erin, Onchan and Castletown. The Little Shoprite stores are in Castletown, Port Erin, Peel and Ramsey. There is also a Wine warehouse trading as Winerite Extra. The community food

title: Isle of Man TT

text: the international racing status of the Isle of Man TT races. The event was redeveloped by the Isle of Man Department of Tourism as the "Isle of Man TT Festival" from 1989 onwards. This included new racing events for the new Isle of Man TT Festival programme, including the Isle of Man Pre-TT Classic Races in 1989 followed by the Isle of Man Post-TT Races from 1991 and both held on the Billown Circuit. In 2013, the Isle of Man "Classic TT" was developed by the Isle of Man Department of Economic Development and the Auto-Cycle Union for historic racing

title: The Nook, Isle of Man

text: The Nook, Isle of Man The Nook (Middle English: a corner or recess) is situated on the primary A18 Mountain Road in the parish of Onchan in the Isle of Man between the 37th Milestone road-side marker on the Snaefell Mountain Course and the TT Grandstand on the primary A2 Glencrutchery Road in the town of Douglas. The Nook along with the nearby Governor's Bridge road junction and hairpin bends is part of the Snaefell Mountain Course used since 1920 for the Isle of Man TT and from 1923 for the Manx Grand Prix Races. The Nook was part of

title: Politics of the Isle of Man

text: is effectively the criminal division of the court. The Second Deemster normally sits as the judge in this court. In 1992, His Honour Deemster Callow passed the last-ever sentence of death in a court in the British Islands (which was commuted to life imprisonment). Capital punishment in the Isle of Man was formally abolished by Tynwald in 1993 (although the last execution on the island took place in 1872). Politics of the Isle of Man The government of the Isle of Man is a parliamentary representative democracy. As a Crown Dependency, it is not subordinate to the government of the

title: Education in the Isle of Man

text: Education in the Isle of Man Education in the Isle of Man is compulsory for children aged between 5 and 16. As a Crown dependency the Isle of Man parliament and government have competence over all domestic matters, including education; however the structure and curriculum are broadly in line with that of UK schools and particularly the English national curriculum. Education is overseen by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture and regulated by the Isle of Man Education Act 2001. As of September 2017 there were 6,492 pupils in primary schools, and 5,218 pupils in secondary education. Before 1675

title: Sport in the Isle of Man

text: hurling. Once the most popular sport on the island, it ceased to be played by the start of the 20th century. It has more recently been revived with an annual match at St John's. Taekwondo is a martial art sport that is growing in popularity. The Isle of Man Taekwondo Association was admitted as an associate member of the World Taekwondo in 2006 and the Isle of Man can compete as a country in WTF competitions. Sport in the Isle of Man For a small country, sport in the Isle of Man plays an important part in making the island

title: Scouting on the Isle of Man

text: to Castletown. Finish at Castle Rushen. This hike can be completed in either one day or two consecutive days, camping overnight. "Distance 26 miles." Hikes may be completed in any order, but all must be completed in the twelve-month period. It is possible to complete the hikes either way i.e. hike from Castletown to Sky Hill to complete the Millennium Way. Scout sections for over 14s on Isle of Man include Onchan, Douglas, Northern and Southern District Explorer units, and the Isle of Man Scout Network. Scouting on the Isle of Man Scouting on the Isle of Man is represented

title: Isle of Man TT

text: Isle of Man TT The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) races are an annual motorcycle sport event run on the Isle of Man in May/June of most years since its inaugural race in 1907, and is often called one of the most dangerous racing events in the world. The Isle of Man TT is run in a time-trial format on public roads closed to the public by an Act of Tynwald (the parliament of the Isle of Man). The event consists of one week of practice sessions followed by one week of racing. It has been a tradition,

title: Isle of Man TT

text: championship and replaced by the British Grand Prix. Isle of Man TT The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) races are an annual motorcycle sport event run on the Isle of Man in May/June of most years since its inaugural race in 1907, and is often called one of the most dangerous racing events in the world. The Isle of Man TT is run in a time-trial format on public roads closed to the public by an Act of Tynwald (the parliament of the Isle of Man). The event consists of one week of practice sessions followed by one

title: Isle of Man Treasury

text: Isle of Man Treasury The Treasury () of the Isle of Man is the finance department of the Isle of Man Government. It prepares the annual budget for the Government, and also handles taxation, customs and excise, economic affairs, information systems, internal audit, currency and the census in the Isle of Man. The Minister for the Treasury is Alfred Cannan MHK. The Finance Board was established in 1962, although the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man functioned as Chancellor of the Exchequer and gave the budget speech in Tynwald until the 1970s. In 1986 the Finance Board was abolished

title: Isle of Man Bank

text: Isle of Man Bank The Isle of Man Bank is a bank in the British Crown dependency of the Isle of Man, providing retail, private and business banking services to the local population. It is licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority in respect of deposit taking and investment business, and registered as a general insurance intermediary. The earliest Manx bank began business in 1802 at Bridge House, Castletown. It was known as the Isle of Man Bank and was formed by George Quayle, Mark Quayle, John Taubman and James Kelly. The company carried on trading until 1818.

title: 2007 Isle of Man TT

text: 2007 Isle of Man TT The 2007 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy was the Centenary event which ran between 26 May and 8 June 2007. The first event was held on Tuesday 28 May 1907 and was called the International Auto-Cycle Tourist Trophy run by the Auto-Cycle Club on the St. Johns Short Course in the Isle of Man. For the Centenary TT Races, a number of special events where held to commemorate 100 years of the Isle of Man TT Races. The first of these events occurred on Saturday 26 May 2007 with a display by the Battle of

title: External relations of the Isle of Man

text: Law Revision (Isle of Man) Act 1991. The UK Ministry of Justice has stated in respect of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands that: Historically, the UK has taken care of its external and defence affairs, and retains paramount power to legislate for the Island. However, in 2007, the Isle of Man and the UK signed an agreement that established frameworks for the development of the international identity of the Isle of Man. Among the points clarified in the agreement were that: There is no separate Manx citizenship. Citizenship is covered by UK law, and Manx people are

title: History of the Isle of Man

text: possession of the Scottish and then the English crowns. Since 1866, the Isle of Man has been a Crown Dependency and has democratic self-government. The Isle of Man effectively became an island around 8,500 years ago at around the time when rising sea levels caused by the melting glaciers cut Mesolithic Britain off from continental Europe for the last time. A land bridge had earlier existed between the Isle of Man and Cumbria, but the location and opening of the land bridge remain poorly understood. The earliest traces of people on the Isle of Man date back to the Mesolithic

title: History of the Isle of Man

text: History of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man had become separated from Britain and Ireland by 6500 BC. It appears that colonisation took place by sea sometime during the Mesolithic era (about 6500 BC). The island has been visited by various raiders and trading peoples over the years. After being settled by people from Ireland in the first millennium, the Isle of Man was converted to Christianity and then suffered raids by Vikings from Norway. After becoming subject to Norwegian suzerainty as part of the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles, the Isle of Man later became a

title: Music of the Isle of Man

text: Manx National Anthem occurred at The Guild in 1907, accompanied by Harry Wood's Orchestra. In November 2014, Culture Vannin, a government sponsored entity, brought together musicians from Norway and the Isle of Man to produce the Norwegian-Manx Collaboration featuring traditional music and providing an educational tour around the Isle of Man. The collaboration featured Manx musicians Tom Callister, Ruth Keggin and David Kilgallon, as well as Norwegian musicians Erlend Apneseth and Margit Myhr. Music of the Isle of Man The music of the Isle of Man reflects Celtic, Norse and other influences, including those from its neighbours, Scotland, Ireland, England

title: Politics of the Isle of Man

text: the Lieutenant Governor (as Governor-in-Council), the Chief Minister, and the Isle of Man's Council of Ministers. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Douglas, the largest town on the Isle of Man, is its capital and seat of government, where the Government offices and the parliament chambers (Tynwald) are located. The Head of State is the Lord of Mann, which is a hereditary position held by the British monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth II). The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Queen, on the advice of the UK's Secretary of State for Justice, for a five-year term and

title: The Nook, Isle of Man

text: The Nook to Governor's Bridge using parts of the pre-existing A18 Bemahague Road. This road widening scheme occurred between February and April 2008 with the removal of trees on the Bemahague Estate which includes Government House, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man. The Isle of Man TT Races and Manx Grand Prix continued to use the original A18 Bemahauge Road that runs parallel to the new link road from The Nook to the "Governor's Dip" for motor-cycle racing. The Nook, Isle of Man The Nook (Middle English: a corner or recess) is situated on

title: The Nook, Isle of Man

text: the Clypse Course for the Isle of Man TT races between 1954 and 1959. It is also part of the Willaston Circuit used for cycle racing, classic car racing and used as part of timed special stage for the Rally Isle of Man. For the 1954 Isle of Man TT races, the approach to Governor's Bridge including "The Nook" corner on the A18 Bemahauge Road was widened to accommodate the re-introduced Sidecar TT on the Clypse Course. The Department of Transport announced a proposal to build a new section of road for the Mountain Course with a link road from

title: Television in the Isle of Man

text: Islands. Other presenters on MTTV are Joanne Clague and Mark O'Connor. Television in the Isle of Man The Crown dependency of the Isle of Man does not have any of its own television channels and instead receives United Kingdom television channels. Unlike the Crown dependencies in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man does not have island-specific opt-out of the BBC or ITV regional news programmes, in the way that the Channel Islands get their own version of "Spotlight" and "Channel Report" and instead the Isle of Man is included as part of BBC North West and ITV Granada. The

title: Football in the Isle of Man

text: Europa League or UEFA Champions League, due to the island's lack of membership. As well as the league, there are also many domestic cups in the Isle of Man: The Isle of Man is not a member of UEFA or FIFA so the national team cannot enter the European Football Championships qualifiers or the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The island meets the criteria needed for membership to UEFA, but not much interest has ever been announced. As with the other Crown Dependencies, the Isle of Man Football Association has county status within The Football Association. The Isle of Man official

title: Sport in the Isle of Man

text: also a national football team and Ellan Vannin team, although they do not participate in UEFA or FIFA tournaments. The Isle of Man Football Association has the status of a County Football Association within the English Football Association so is therefore represented by the England national football team. People born in the Isle of Man are eligible to play for England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland The Isle of Man has very successful Men's and Women's gymnastics teams and individuals competing in European, Commonwealth and World level events. The Isle of Man Gymnastics Association who govern the sport, send selected

title: Human rights in the Isle of Man

text: Isle of Man has agreed to some UPR recommendations such as ratifying the Optional Protocol on the Convention against Torture in 2014. The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) was ratified by the UK in 1951 and in 1953; the UK extended the Convention to the Isle of Man. The ECHR was used in the Isle of Man to protect its citizen’s human rights and fundamental freedoms. The ECHR established the European Court of Human Rights, where any individual who feels his or her rights have been violated under the Convention can take their case to the Court. The judgements

title: Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man

text: Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man This is a list of Registered Buildings of the Isle of Man. It includes buildings and structures in the Isle of Man designated by Isle of Man's Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) "as having special architectural or historical interest". Over 250 buildings and structures are listed, and 275 more have been identified as having potential for listing. Ongoing enforcement and registration of buildings is administered by a Planning and Building Control Directorate, within DEFA, and is guided by a planning policy document on conservation of the historic environment. DEFA notes that

title: Biota of the Isle of Man

text: brought to the Isle of Man by humans over the millennia. Two notable landrace breeds have evolved distinctively on the island: The format here is common English name (if one exists), followed by scientific name, followed by authority in brackets. There are no Manx names. 218 species of Arachnids have been identified in the Isle of Man as of 1 January 2002. Plants Fungi 62 species of dung fungi have been recorded in the Isle of Man as of 13 April 2009 by Michael J. Richardson, a British mycologist. The following are from a sample of rabbit ("Oryctolagus cuniculus") pellets

title: Isle of Man Sea Terminal

text: Isle of Man Sea Terminal The Isle of Man Sea Terminal (Manx: "Boayl Troailtee Varrey Vannin") is the arrival and departure point for all passenger and car ferries operating to and from the Isle of Man, and is located in Douglas, the island's capital. It is one of the two main gateways to the Isle of Man, the other one being the Isle of Man Airport. It is operated by and is the main hub for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, which runs year-round sailings to Heysham, and seasonal sailings to Liverpool, Belfast and Dublin in the summer

title: Tourism in the Isle of Man

text: Tourism in the Isle of Man Tourism in the Isle of Man refers to the tourism industry of the Isle of Man, which has been an important element in the economy for over a century. In the early days visitors were mostly richer British families. Key for the development of the sector in the Victorian Era was the introduction of ferry connections with steamships between Liverpool and the Isle of Man, the Isle of Man Railway, and the Victoria Pier in Douglas. Later in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the island was the destination for working-class families, mainly from

title: Communications in the Isle of Man

text: CIA World Factbook, in 1999 there were 27,490 televisions in use in the Isle of Man. Isle of Man Post issues its own stamps for use within the island and for sending post off-island. Only Manx stamps are valid for sending mail using the postal system. The Isle of Man adopted postcodes in 1993 using the prefix IM to fit in with the already established UK postcode system. Communications in the Isle of Man The Isle of Man has an extensive communications infrastructure consisting of telephone cables, submarine cables, and an array of television and mobile phone transmitters and towers.

title: Poor Laws of the Isle of Man

text: An Act of Tynwald established a Home for the Poor in 1889. Ann Harrison Associational Culture, 1830-1914 in A New History of the Isle of Man, vol 5 () Liverpool:University Press, 2000 pp393/406 Poor Laws of the Isle of Man The Poor Laws of the Isle of Man refer to the legislation relating to poor relief passed on the Isle of Man during the 19th century. The Isle of Man, in contrast to neighbouring Britain, did not adopt an English style scheme of poor relief (see Tudor Poor Laws) and instead, prior to the Napoleonic Wars, relied on a system

title: Ireland–Isle of Man relations

text: signed, linking Ireland with Scotland via the Isle of Man. Ireland–Isle of Man relations Ireland–Isle of Man relations refers to the current and historical bilateral relationship and cultural and economic ties between Ireland and the Isle of Man. There is a long history of relations and cultural exchange between the Isle of Man and Ireland. Some sources state that Christianity was brought to the Isle of Man around 500 AD by Celts from Ireland, perhaps by St. Patrick himself. Trade links between the islands have existed for a long time, owing to their geographic proximity. Until the Isle of Man

title: Economy of the Isle of Man

text: Isle of Man Government to take shares in Pinewood Shepperton Plc which were sold later with profit. Once one of the busiest areas of film production in the British Isles, the Isle of Man hopes to use its strong foundation in film to grow its television and new digital media industry. In a recent Isle of Man Department of Economic Development strategic review, the Island's over 2,000 jobs counting digital sector features 'digital media' and the creative industries, and embraces partnerships with the industry and its individual sector bodies like the Isle of Media, a new media cluster. Hosting of

title: Economy of the Isle of Man

text: 6%, banking and finance 18%, tourism 2%, entertainment and catering 3%, miscellaneous services 10% Unemployment rate: nominally 2.0% (January 2016) Industries: financial services, light manufacturing, tourism Agriculture—products: cereals, vegetables, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry Exports: $NA Exports—commodities: tweeds, herring, processed shellfish, beef, lamb Exports—partners: UK Imports: $NA Imports—commodities: timber, fertilizers, fish Imports—partners: UK Debt—external: $NA Economic aid—recipient: $NA Currency: 1 Isle of Man pound = 100 pence Exchange rates: the Manx pound is at par with the British pound Fiscal year: 1 April – 31 March Economy of the Isle of Man The Isle of Man, one of the Crown dependencies,

title: Isle of Man Bank

text: is a direct subsidiary of Isle of Man Bank, which is itself a direct subsidiary of The Royal Bank of Scotland International (Holdings) Limited. The bank has six branches on the island: Douglas Athol Street, Douglas Regent Street, Ramsey, Peel, Castletown and Port Erin. There is also a mobile branch named "Penny", which visits parts of the island that do not have a branch: Kirk Michael, Laxey, Onchan, Ballaugh, Cooil and Ballasalla. Isle of Man Bank The Isle of Man Bank is a bank in the British Crown dependency of the Isle of Man, providing retail, private and business banking

title: Crosby, Isle of Man

text: Crosby include a children's play park, football and cricket pitch, chapel and pub, which is also a popular spectator spot for watching the Isle of Man TT. Marown F.C. is a football club which competes in the Isle of Man Football League playing home games at the Memorial Playing Fields in Crosby. The village also has the Crosby Cricket Club which shares the same site. Founded in 1946, the club is part of the Isle of Man Cricket Association. Crosby, Isle of Man Crosby (Manx: Balley ny Croshey) is a small village west of Douglas on the Snaefell Mountain Course