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Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Buzzer points Glynn-Barntown home as they edge out Castletown
The new football rules, the brainchild of Jim Gavin and his committee, once again displayed their current impact on the enjoyment levels of one of our national games as Glynn-Barntown edged out Castletown in a highly-entertaining contest the EBS Mortgages Wexford All-County League Division 1 semi-final in Killurin on Saturday.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Road closures Pre-TT Classic Road Races on Billown Course
Several roads in the south of the Isle of Man are set to shut to to allow for three days of motorcycle on the Billown Course, the Pre-TT Classic gets underway on Friday event, which has been running since 1988, runs until Sunday on the 4.25 mile (6.8km) circuit. Organised by Southern 100 Racing, 224 solo riders and 15 sidecar crews have entered to take part, with competitors travelling from throughout the UK and parts of Europe. Roads will initially be closed on Friday evening between 18:00 and 21:40 BST for practice Saturday, the circuit will be closed from 12:30 until 16:30, with the route re-closing for the first races from 18:00 until 21:00. The evening will see the Singles, 1,100cc Classic, Junior Superbike, and Sidecar 1 races take will see the route closed from 13:00 until 18:00 for a further six races, starting with the Senior Classic and finishing with a second outing for the well as local competitors, the event has attracted entrants from Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and the United will be awarded in Market Square, Castletown, from 19:30 on Sunday. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
The Guardian
21-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Country diary: A fine place to be a bee
Bees returning to their cosy hives next to the fertile allotments here have much to waggle their tails about. Within their foraging radius there is a wide range of habitats sporting spring flowers, plus the hives are free from two pests found in 'the adjacent isle' – mainland Britain. Ballabeg means 'small place' in Manx Gaelic, but it is surrounded by big nectar sources. Behind the sleepy village overlooking nearby Castletown lie the upland pastures of Arbory and the controversial moorland site of a proposed wind farm. In front of the hives are the lowland fields of Great Meadow, Scarlett Headland with its chequered pattern of arable land, and Ballawhetstone Farm, where crops of sunflowers will provide summer pollen. Dandelions have been plentiful this year – an essential food supply early in spring when honeybees can be seen returning to their hives carrying bulging golden pollen-sacks on their hind legs. Bees direct their co-workers to good nectar and pollen sources by doing a now-famous waggle dance, which is extraordinary in the complexity of the information transmitted. Surrounding the allotments, blackthorn is just going over in the hedges, replaced by the brilliantly white May blossom of hawthorn, while apple trees and broad beans sown early are already flowering on some plots. Yes, Manx bees have a great life and their numbers are stable at about 800 hives. The greatest threat to UK honeybee colonies has usually been from varroa mites, though Asian hornets are gradually taking that mantle. But neither pest is found in the Isle of Man. A ban on the import of bees, hives or used equipment has kept the mite away (its scientific name is aptly Varroa destructor) and the Irish Sea has, so far, prevented Asian hornets from wreaking havoc here. Varroa mites harm bees not only by feeding on adults and developing larvae but also by carrying nasty viruses. Asian hornets predate adult bees. A colony of Asian hornets can consume more than 11kg of insects in a season, killing off colonies, and early reports suggest they're in 'unprecedented numbers' this year. The threat from Asian hornets arriving in cargo or containers is a constant worry to Manx beekeepers, but for now, our honeybees are in rude health. Under the Changing Skies: The Best of the Guardian's Country Diary, 2018-2024 is published by Guardian Faber; order at and get a 15% discount
BBC News
15-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Southern Isle of Man GP appointments suspended for training
Afternoon routine GP appointments have been suspended at three practices as doctors attend training consultations will be available between 12:30 and 18:00 BST at the Isle of Man's Ballasalla, Castletown and Southern training was previously scheduled for early April, but had to be rescheduled due to "unforeseen circumstances".Manx Care said anyone who needed a doctor urgently should ring their surgery to speak to an on-call GP, or dial 999 in an emergency. However the practices would remain open to make future routine appointments, request test results or order repeat healthcare provider said the Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS) will also operate as usual from 18: medical services available include the minor injuries and illnesses unit at Ramsey Cottage Hospital, the minor ailments scheme run by community pharmacies and Specsavers' minor eye conditions Care encouraged residents to "choose well" during the period and "attend the health and care setting that is appropriate for their condition". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Temporary speed limits on Billown Circuit for maintenance
Temporary speed limits for road racing course work Works are scheduled to take place until Friday on the course Temporary speed limits have been put in place around parts of a road racing circuit in the south of the Isle of Man to allow for maintenance and equipment installation. Sections of the Billown Circuit have been made 40mph (64km/h) until Friday, with a rolling 30mph (48km/h) in between. Ballakeighan Road, Ballakeighan Corner, Castletown Road, By Pass Road, Douglas Road and Malew Road. have all been affected. The works have been schedule to take place ahead of the first road racing event on the course in 2025, the Pre-TT Classic Road Races, which runs from 26 to 28 May.
