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Life on the island.
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Find a local business, make plans for the weekend, explore somewhere new or catch up with the community. Your starting point for island life.
What's on across the island
- Mon 19 OctPsychic Night in Douglas
- Thu 22 OctHarry Enfield and No Chums
- Fri 23 OctIsle of Man Orienteering Klubb - Night Orienteering Event - South Barrule Forest.
- Sat 24 OctHaunted House Workshop
What would you like to explore?
11 places to exploreLocal business directory
Find trades, shops, food, accommodation and services by sector and area.
2,181 local listings · search by sector, trade and areaClassifieds
Buy, sell and give away with local adverts across the island.
Island calendar
See what is coming up, with events arranged by date and town.
Kids & families
Family outings, activities and useful ideas for time together.
What’s on
Find gigs, fairs, exhibitions and things to do, soonest first.
77 events and activities to exploreBeach & coastal guides
Choose a beach, explore the coast and find practical information for your visit.
Everyday essentials
Local contacts and services, from bins to pharmacies and everyday help.
The Cooish
A look at what the island is talking about, with room to join in.
Island polls
Have your say on island topics and explore the results.
Reader roundup
Catch up with the conversations and views shared by readers.
Manx recipes
Island favourites and something new to try in your own kitchen.
Island life, through your eyes
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Photo of the week
Blue water at Niarbyl
Photo by Gregory J KingsleyCC BY-SA 3.0
Photo details & source
Niarbyl Bay - Isle of Man - kingsley - 23-JUN-09, via Wikimedia Commons.
Photographed 23 June 2009.
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Island polls
What is your view of the proposed Mooir Vannin offshore wind farm?
Choose the answer closest to your view. This is an informal poll of Manx Wire readers, not a survey of the island, and it plays no part in the official examination of the application.
Have your sayCommunity opinions, with results from real reader votes.
