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Goll as Gaccan 21.12.25 - Ruth and Phil having a traditional Manx Christmas
Episode 4321st December 2025 • Goll as Gaccan • Manx Radio
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Ruth Keggin Gell joins Phil for a traditional Manx Christmas and they look forward to Blein ny Gaelgey, the Year of the Manx Language. Kiaull as cooish braew yindyssagh. Nollick Ghennal Erriu Ooilley!

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