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Goll as Gaccan

Goll as Gaccan

An eclectic mix of all things Manx

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84 episodesEN

Show overview

Goll as Gaccan launched in 2025 and has put out 84 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 26th season.

Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 45m and 1h 48m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 40 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Manx Radio.

Episodes
84
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
1h 46m
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Phil Gawne and guests present an eclectic mix of all things Manx. Learn some Manx Gaelic, discover the meaning of Manx place names and immerse yourself in a world of Manxness. All served up with a healthy dose of dry Manx humour. Gaelg aboo!

Latest Episodes

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Goll as Gaccan 4.10.26 - Manx geology, ornithology, a Manx worthy and some Haiku

Oct 6, 20261h 44m

Goll as Gaccan 27.9.26 - the 12th Manx Bard, the Cooish Vooar and a trip to Dublin

Sep 28, 20261h 48m

Goll as Gaccan 20.9.26 - the Cooish Vooar and the Royal Irish Academy

Sep 21, 20261h 48m

Goll as Gaccan - find out about September's Cooish Vooar

Sep 13, 20261h 46m

Goll as Gaccan 13.9.26 - Ballafesson, Eayn Crommagh and Appalachian Tune of the Day

Sep 13, 20261h 45m

Goll as Gaccan 6.9.26 - 25 years of the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh

Sep 13, 20261h 49m

Goll as Gaccan 23.8.26 - Mills, Rosien/Rushen and Appalachian tune of the day!

Aug 23, 20261h 48m

Goll as Gaccan 16.8.26 - a Manx lesson, some calendar customs, Ballaugh place names and some fairy tales from the Meayll.

Aug 16, 20261h 50m

Goll as Gaccan 9.8.26 - jam, ducimers, kitty varrey and Bayr Garroo

Aug 9, 20261h 45m

Goll as Gaccan 2.8.26 - the Radio Failte team talk to us about the Irish language

Aug 2, 20261h 47m

Goll as Gaccan - David joins Phil to discuss all things Manx and the Appalachian tune of the day

Jul 30, 20261h 46m

Goll as Gaccan 19.7.26 - Ruth joins Phil for a look at exciting Gaelg related happenings

Jul 19, 20261h 45m

Goll as Gaccan 12.7.26 - 250 years of Cubbin’s Bridge, some Southern 100 Manx place names and great music from around the world.

Jul 12, 20261h 43m

Goll as Gaccan 5.7.26 - 250 years of the USA, a live version of Ellan Vannin and potato cake!

Jul 5, 20261h 47m

Goll as Gaccan 28.6.26 - Cubbin’s Bridge, Jurby place names and midsummer traditions.

Jun 28, 20261h 44m

Goll as Gaccan 21.6.26 - Ruth and Phil discuss all the wonderful Manx Language events coming up soon.

Jun 21, 20261h 45m

Goll as Gaccan 14.6.26 - almost all the Tynwald sites, some 600 year old law as palchey dy Ghaelg

Jun 14, 20261h 44m

Goll as Gaccan 7.6.26 - the Manx move to America, a few mills and Appalachian tune of the day

Jun 7, 20261h 45m

Goll as Gaccan 31.5.26 - a lap of the mountain course in Manx Gaelic

May 31, 20261h 44m

Goll as Gaccan - a canter through the history of Manx Gaelic and some cracking music.

May 29, 20261h 49m
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