Reayrtys
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All about starting an open and honest discussion about the kind of country Ellan Vannin should be. Pronounced Rear-tus.
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As Culture Vannin gear up to support the 'Year of the Manx Language' in 2026, we are delighted to publish a guest post by Dr Erin McNulty on the role that Manx plays in shaping Manx identity and how it benefits us 👇
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How the Manx language helps create a sense of 'Manxness'
Guest post written by Dr Erin McNulty // Dr Éirinn Nic An Ultaigh, Research Associate at the Gaelic Connect Project, University of Glasgow.We often hear a lot of talk about ‘identity’, but what does i...
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July 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
As Culture Vannin gear up to support the 'Year of the Manx Language' in 2026, we are delighted to publish a guest post by Dr Erin McNulty on the role that Manx plays in shaping Manx identity and how it benefits us 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/how-the...
www.reayrtys.com/post/how-the...
🏘️ How do we actually solve the housing crisis?
In our latest blog, we look at a possible approach that the Gov could take to get housing (people actually want) built whilst tackling the soaring cost of renting and buying.
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In our latest blog, we look at a possible approach that the Gov could take to get housing (people actually want) built whilst tackling the soaring cost of renting and buying.
Read more 👇
How do we solve a problem like housing?
This week (22 April) brought a rare win for the Government, transforming a decaying landmark into 37 new flats and breathing life back into a part of central Douglas through the MDC’s Thie Clag scheme...
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May 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🏘️ How do we actually solve the housing crisis?
In our latest blog, we look at a possible approach that the Gov could take to get housing (people actually want) built whilst tackling the soaring cost of renting and buying.
Read more 👇
In our latest blog, we look at a possible approach that the Gov could take to get housing (people actually want) built whilst tackling the soaring cost of renting and buying.
Read more 👇
Do our local authorities matter? 🗳️🤔
With Onchan's recent local election managing to muster a measly 10% turnout, Douglas Councillor Devon Watson looks at the often misunderstood role of our Island's local gov and why they may actually matter more than we think...
www.reayrtys.com/post/a-local...
With Onchan's recent local election managing to muster a measly 10% turnout, Douglas Councillor Devon Watson looks at the often misunderstood role of our Island's local gov and why they may actually matter more than we think...
www.reayrtys.com/post/a-local...
A local authority, for local people
Despite what many may assume, your local commissioner does not exercise any authority over road repair, the police, healthcare or schools
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December 13, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Do our local authorities matter? 🗳️🤔
With Onchan's recent local election managing to muster a measly 10% turnout, Douglas Councillor Devon Watson looks at the often misunderstood role of our Island's local gov and why they may actually matter more than we think...
www.reayrtys.com/post/a-local...
With Onchan's recent local election managing to muster a measly 10% turnout, Douglas Councillor Devon Watson looks at the often misunderstood role of our Island's local gov and why they may actually matter more than we think...
www.reayrtys.com/post/a-local...
We’re on the hunt for blogs and think pieces again!
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 5:40 PM
We’re on the hunt for blogs and think pieces again!
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
If you’ve got something to say about current state of Manx political affairs or think you have an interesting take - get in touch!
Email us at [email protected]
Should we be looking back to the 'good old days' of the Board System for inspiration on how to better run the Isle of Man? 🔎
Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether things really were better back before we had ministers... 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/the-dem...
Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether things really were better back before we had ministers... 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/the-dem...
Was the Board System better? Addressing the Democratic Disconnect
In our new guest blog, seasoned commentator Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether the board system was better.
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November 17, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Should we be looking back to the 'good old days' of the Board System for inspiration on how to better run the Isle of Man? 🔎
Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether things really were better back before we had ministers... 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/the-dem...
Alistair Ramsay takes a trip down memory lane to look at whether things really were better back before we had ministers... 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/the-dem...
What does Tynwald's new constitutional report mean for the Isle of Man? 🇮🇲
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
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Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...
Constitutional Conundrums: Our thoughts on Tynwald's new report on the constitution
Ahead of next week's Tynwald, we take a look at the CLAJ's new report into the constitution, Manx autonomy and self determination
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November 15, 2024 at 4:32 PM
What does Tynwald's new constitutional report mean for the Isle of Man? 🇮🇲
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...
Ahead of next week's sitting, where the report will be debated, we’ve taken a minute to break down the report's recommendations and CoMin's response 👇
www.reayrtys.com/post/constit...