Bollan Bane [The Home Run, Manx Radio, 2026]

A traditional Manx folktale, exploring the beliefs behind the herbal charm against harm, still to be worn on the Manx National Day, Tynwald Day.

This was originally broadcast on Manx Radio as a part of 'The Home Run' on 24 June 2026.
The piece is presented by James Franklin, Online & Educational Resources Officer at Culture Vannin.
It is uploaded here with thanks to Manx Radio.

The live version of 'Yn Bollan Bane' used in this recording is performed by Phil Gawne and Annie Kissack.
It comes from Annie's video telling of the story here:
https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/videos/bollan-bane-a-tradition-for-tynwald-day-484039/

The rendition of Yn Guilley Hesheree is from the 1974 'Daunseyn Theayagh Vannin' recording: https://culturevannin.im/watchlisten/audioarchive/daunseyn-theayagh-vannin-manx-folk-dance-music/

More about 'The Home Run' can be found here:
www.manxradio.com/player/on-demand/the-home-run/
www.manxradio.com/player/podcasts/the-home-run/
www.manxradio.com/on-air/christy-dehaven/

This film was produced by Culture Vannin in 2026.
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