Doug Fargher

Doug Fargher
Doolish y Karagher
Born1926 (1926)
Died1987(1987-00-00) (aged 60–61)
NationalityManx
Other namesYn Breagagh
Organization(s)Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh, Mec Vannin
Known forPromotion of the Manx language
Notable workEnglish-Manx Dictionary (1979)
SpouseJoyce Barry

Doug Fargher (1926–1987) also known as Doolish y Karagher or Yn Breagagh (The Liar),[1] was a Manx language activist, author, and radio personality who was involved with the revival of the Manx language on the Isle of Man in the 20th century. He is best known for his English-Manx Dictionary (1979), the first modern dictionary for the Manx language.[2][3][4] Fargher was involved in the promotion of Manx language, culture and nationalist politics throughout his life.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Ó Maolfabhail, Art (Spring 1980). "A Dictionary for the Future". Carn: A Link Between the Celtic Nations (29): 22–23. ISSN 0257-7860.
  3. ^ Douglas C., Fargher (1979). Fargher's English-Manx Dictionar. Douglas: Shearwater Press. pp. vi–vii. ISBN 0904980235.
  4. ^ "Doug Fargher interview on Manx Radio, 1977". Culture Vannin. Retrieved 28 October 2020.