Yn Shenn Dooinney as ny Ferrishyn

A short film in Manx Gaelic about the old man who danced for the fairies.

A stop-motion retelling of traditional Manx folklore, created by Lily-Joy Lancashire.
The tale comes from Karl Roeder's folklore collection in the north of the Isle of Man in the 1880s and it concerns Ballacaine, Jurby. It was first published in Yn Lioar Manninagh.
It is retold here by Lily-Joy Lancashire, with translation by Jamys Kinry.

CREDITS:
Animation & direction: Lily-Joy Lancashire
Voice & translation into Manx: Jamys Kinry
Music: 'Cloie, Gheiney Veggey!' composed by Matteo Ressa from traditional Manx music elements
Supported by Culture Vannin

This film was created with funding from Culture Vannin.
It was produced as a part of Blein ny Gaelgey - Year of the Manx Language 2026, a celebration of the Manx language.
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This film was released by Culture Vannin in 2026.
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