Moghrey Mie 🇮🇲

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Moghrey mie, Island! Thursday thoughts: the sea is still there, Snaefell hasn't moved, and Douglas still has more charity shops than actual shops. 🛍️

☁️ Douglas Weather

🌌 Aurora Forecast

🔴 MINIMAL — Kp index: 1.00
No significant aurora activity expected. Perfect for stargazing though!
Live aurora map →

🚢 Getting Around

📰 Top Stories

• Public Health IOM 'managing' Cryptosporidiosis outbreak

  It causes similar symptoms to food poisoning which can last for two weeks

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  Manx Radio News
• Clerk calls for more details on 'very vague' windfarm plans

  Orsted representative insists proposals are in line with government policy

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  Manx Radio News
• Bus drivers 'truly humbled' by overwhelming support from Manx public

  More strike action due to get underway tomorrow

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  Manx Radio News
• Golf: Dawson kicks off latest Ladies European Tour campaign

  Island player has first full card on tour for 2026

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  Manx Radio Sport
• Doors officially re-open on newly-refurbished Whitestone Inn

  Ballasalla pub has been closed for seven weeks

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  Manx Radio Business

🏛️ Tynwald Watch

No Tynwald sitting today
Next sitting: Tuesday 10:30am at Legislative Buildings, Douglas.
Full calendar: tynwald.org.im

⚽ Sport

• Football: Colby aiming to launch pan-disability team

  It would become third of its kind on the Isle of Man

• Rugby: Rodd in England Six Nations side to face Italy

  Former Island player gets fourth consecutive call-up

• Athletics: Ollie Lockley sets personal best at Battersea

  Manxman takes fourth spot in tightly-contested 5km race

💼 Business & Money

• Sign-ups open for Celtic business conference

  Registration is now open for a business conference for the Celtic nations.

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