Miners march on
TOP-FLIGHT Laxey produced a clinical performance to ease past JCK Division Two Douglas Royal 0-6 and into the quarter-finals of the Paddy Power FA Cup on Saturday.Three goals in each half from Johnny...
View ArticleAnother vital point for Marown
IN weather suitable for Noah’s Ark, the goals came in two-by-two from both sides in St John’s latest episode of the Canada Life Premier League’s Friday night project played out at the Bowl. The...
View ArticleFour-some Saints defeat Rushen United
ST Mary’s brushed aside the challenge from their rivals Rushen United at Croit Lowey on Saturday with a comfortable 0-4 victory in the Paddy Power FA Cup first round.The six times former winner of the...
View ArticleThe latest ManxSki blog from Chris Callow
75: Carpe DiemIt’s 6-00am Monday morning, quick check through the blinds, the promised overnight dump has materialised bang on schedule; there’s six inches of fresh snow on the car roof and the sky...
View ArticleCRINGLE: Flying lesson
I HAVE broached one of my Christmas presents, a pair of trousers given by my daughter-in-law Sarah, who seems to be permanently aggrieved by my standard of dress. She buys the best does my Sarah (she’s...
View ArticleRamsey climb up the table
RAMSEY eased their relegation worries a little when they hauled themselves into eighth place in the South Lancashire and Cheshire Division Two standings with a vital bonus-point win over Oswestry at...
View ArticleVagabonds slip up at home to Wallasey
A LACK of team cohesion meant a poor showing from Sure-sponsored Vagabonds on Saturday, as they were taken down at home by struggling Wallasey in South Lancs/Cheshire Division Two.Going into the game,...
View ArticleVagas taken down by Wallasey
A LACK of team cohesion meant a poor showing from Sure-sponsored Vagabonds on Saturday, as they were taken down at home by struggling Wallasey in South Lancs/Cheshire Division Two.Going into the game,...
View ArticleDouglas B ease into Plate semis
DOUGLAS B booked their spot in the Manx Plate semi-final with a comfortable win over a depleted Ramsey B side, coming out 35-5 to the good at a slightly damp Port-e-Chee.The high point for Douglas was...
View ArticleVagas extend lead
VAGABONDS women’s side beat Northwich 24-10 at Ballafletcher to go five points clear at the top of Women’s NC North One in the process.The host side took the lead 10 minutes in, after some good early...
View ArticleBook review: Traitor by Rory Clements
In 1593, Lancashire was a hotbed of closet Catholics who would happily see the Protestant Queen Elizabeth toppled from her throne ... and the sleepy market town of Ormskirk, nestling between Preston...
View ArticleBook review: Winter warmers from OUP Children’s Books
There’s a welcome ray of sunshine to brighten the dark days of winter in a selection of exciting new children’s books from Oxford University Press.From aged two to teens, there’s a book to tickle young...
View ArticleDisruption for 80 weeks
MOTORISTS are being warned today that there could be disruption to one of the main routes into Douglas for 80 weeks.The Department of Infrastructure has plans to refurbish Peel Road.The Manx...
View ArticleMeans testing tuition fees dubbed ‘stealth tax’
MEANS testing over tuition fees was a stealth tax on high-income earners, it was claimed in the House of Keys.The claim was made by Michael MHK Alfred Cannan who quizzed Treasury Minister Eddie Teare...
View ArticleFootball fixtures: February 2-3
Another packed weekend of football in storeSaturday, February 22pm kick-offsGH Corlett Woods Cup Prelim RoundMichael v Douglas and DistrictBraddan v ColbyRonaldsway v OnchanFoxdale v Pulrose2.30pm...
View ArticleD&D aim to build on historic cup victory
JUST one week after recording their first cup victory in seven years, Douglas and District will have to perform heroics again this weekend when they take on the mighty Michael United as the GH Corlett...
View ArticleDerby day in the south as Town face United
A SOUTHERN derby at the Stadium takes centre stage in the Canada Life Premier League this Saturday, with Castletown welcoming Rushen to the ancient capital.Town have endured a tough season and are...
View ArticleApplause to be held in memory of Gareth Cowin
THE Isle of Man Football Association has announced that, in memory of local resident and footballer Gareth Cowin who sadly passed away earlier this week, a minute’s applause will be held at all...
View ArticleFA Cup TotW special
THE latest Isle of Man Newspapers Team of the Week is a FA Cup special combining the best of the five first round proper ties that beat the weather on Saturday.The Paddy Power-sponsored competition...
View ArticleDawn’s ‘divine diners’ don’t need Twitter or Facebook
EXPERIENCED events organiser Dawn Midwood has set up a new business designed for single people to meet up for sociable meals and other gatherings.Mother-of-two Dawn, who lives in Maughold, said the...
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