Illiam Dhone ceremony this afternoon

The annual Illiam Dhone ceremony will be held, no matter what the weather, on Hango Hill, this afternoon (Thursday).at 2pm.

Speeches in Manx and English will give a view of the Island while, at the same time, pay tribute to Illiam Dhone, who it's believed was executed at the site 351 years ago.

Opinion is divided about whether he should be regarded as a traitor or a patriot.

Last year, Bernard Moffatt spoke on the 50th anniversary of the founding of Mec Vannan, the nationlist party: