Isle of Man Folklore Tales

In this restorative tale from the Tales of The Glen series, the wise storyteller Mouse shares the ancient legend of the "Enchanted Isle" beside the Grand Waterfall of Glen Maye. The story explores the deep-rooted Manx mythology of Manannan Mac Lir, the ancient sea god of the Isle of Man, who transitioned his kingdom beneath the Irish Sea following the arrival of Saint Patrick. Mouse recounts the magical "rising" of this hidden realm—a phenomenon said to occur only once every seven years at dawn.

Now, gather 'round. Find a cosy spot, settle in, and let your ears perk up, for I have a tale to tell. This is my tale of how the Isle of Man found its most enchanting tune. And like all the best tales, it begins on a day unlike any other: Tynwald Day. Once upon a time, in the heart of the Isle of Man, where the hills are as green as emeralds and the skies as blue as sapphires, lived a curious young fellow Rabbit. Rabbit was known far and wide for his endless curiosity and his penchant for...

Gather close, gather close! Find your favourite nook by the murmuring waters of Glen Maye, where the green moss is soft underfoot and the air sparkles with the whispers of ancient lore. Come sit with us by the campfire, O Best Beloved, nestled among the ferns where the firelight dances. For this evening, beneath the glittering sky, we shall journey through the veils of the past and deep into the heart of the Isle of Man. I am the guardian of age-old tales and the spinner of the yarns that dance...

In the earliest times, when the world was still learning how to be, there lived a feeling known as Loneliness. This feeling wasn't like the creatures of the forest or the waves of the sea, it was invisible, moving through the world without form or sound, touching the hearts of those who had spaces in their souls. Loneliness wandered, seeking understanding but finding none. One night, under a sky draped with twinkling stars, it came upon a village where lived a wise Fairy Woman known for curing...