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The House of Manannan, a museum, is named after Manannan mac Lir a Celtic sea deity featuring in Manx, Irish and Scottish legend. Associated with the Tuatha De’ Danaan, he is heavily linked with and has a strong relevance to the Isle of Man, being seen as it’s first ruler. More on the mythology of Manannan mac Lir
The House of Manannan is well worth visiting and tells the story of Manx Celtic and Viking past. It is located next to the harbour in Peel/Purt ny h-Inshey. The House of Manannan's official website
Photos of The House of Manannan
The mythology of Manannan mac Lir
Manannan is the subject of many poems and songs.
This is a video of the song "Manannan", which is the first track from the album "Slipway" by the Manx Band Skeeal. They are a Celtic band from the Isle of Man.
Below is a video of the song "Manannan Mac Lir" by the Irish singer Máire Breatnach from her
album Voyage of Bran
