The Mammoth book of Celtic Myths And Legends
“that its name implies. It is scarcely more than a cover of rocks in which ships enter at their peril, though Manx sailors are used to it. Oh, yes: the saying? The saying is, in the Manx language:Cha bee breagerey creidit ga dy n’insh ch yn irriney. That means, a liar is not to be believed even if he tells the truth.
Now there was a sailor of Booilushag and his name was Gilaspick Qualtrough. He was a merry sort of fellow, a lover of women, whiskey and fun. Every time he set off in his boat f...rom Port Mooar, north round Gob ny Port Mooar or south around Gob ny Garvain, he was sure to return with wondrous tales, although, I confess, his nets were always full of fish. Off up to Ramsey he would go and the Ramsey fishermen would be amazed and even jealous at the size of his catch. Gilaspick Qualtrough knew the fishing grounds and he knew how the fish would be running; there never was a more intelligent fellow for knowing when to put out to sea, in order to return with its harvest.MoreLess
Now there was a sailor of Booilushag and his name was Gilaspick Qualtrough. He was a merry sort of fellow, a lover of women, whiskey and fun. Every time he set off in his boat f...rom Port Mooar, north round Gob ny Port Mooar or south around Gob ny Garvain, he was sure to return with wondrous tales, although, I confess, his nets were always full of fish. Off up to Ramsey he would go and the Ramsey fishermen would be amazed and even jealous at the size of his catch. Gilaspick Qualtrough knew the fishing grounds and he knew how the fish would be running; there never was a more intelligent fellow for knowing when to put out to sea, in order to return with its harvest.MoreLess
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