As the damage to Castletown's sea defences are assessed after Friday's storm, the commissioners' chairman is appealing for government cash - and quickly - to help protect the ancient capital.
A large hole has been punched in the sea wall and another void has appeared further along. The damage has forced the closure of part of the car-park behind the town square, on the sea's edge.
Kevin Weir says the town would find it hard to raise the money needed for repairs:
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