manx celtic music and dance

A traditional Manx sword dance which takes its name from the traditional Manx mumming play named for their unusual outfits.

Video

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  • Dance lesson with GrĂ¡inne Joughin

  • Arbory Primary School (2017)

  • A 13 sword version (2024)

Audio

Demonstration by Jamie Smith

From 'Rinkaghyn Vannin' (1986)