Famously sung by George Formby in the TT film 'No Limits' nearly 80 years ago.
'Ben ma chree', Manx for 'girl of my heart', is an old Manx song with English lyrics.
Professor Ronald Hutton shares his research about Hop tu Naa and Neighbouring Celebrations.
Manx Fairy Tales: The Child Without a Name
Manx Fairy Tales: Manannan Mac Lir
Various versions of the Hop-Tu-Naa song are sung whilst celebrating the festival.
Manx Fairy Tales: Wizard's Palace
The Isle of Man hosts many traditional ceremonies throughout the year
Manx Fairy Tales: The Coming of St Patrick
Over the last 600 years the Isle of Man has undergone extreme change, and seen some difficult times.