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Niarbyl - Isle of Man

The promontory Niarbyl, which means "the tail" in Manx Gaelic for the way it extends into the Irish Sea, is a small settlement located on the the southwest coast of Isle of Man between Port Erin and Peel close to Dalby village. It borders the Irish Sea and is best known for its spectacular sea views which include Calf of Man and, on clear days, include the mountains of Eire.

Niarbyl Bay and the surrounding area is considered to be of outstanding natural beauty and is cared for by Manx National Heritage. Niarbyl offers a café and visitor centre.
The location has been used in a number of TV / Film productions over the years notably in the World War II Prisoner of War movie “The Brylcreme Boys” and “Waking Ned”. Both of these feature films were set in Ireland though location filming was undertaken on the Isle of Man due to the similarity between the Isle of Man and Ireland.

One of the features of Niarbyl are the old Fishermen’s Cottages which make the location particularly photogenic. Also present is an an early 20th Century Bungalow which was once the holiday home of the Music Hall singer and Florrie Forde (1875-1940)

The area is also of geological interest with the Niarbyl Fault marking what remains of the now-extinct Iapetus Ocean, is located close to the cottages.
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  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    The Niarbyl Cottages undergoing a rethatch and maintenance.

  • Crab Pots, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Crab Pots, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    There is always fishing paraphernalia to be seen at Niarbyl

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Fish boxes

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    View south towards Port Erin

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

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  • Knockusky Cottage, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Knockusky Cottage, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Knockuskey Cottage Niarbyl is in 2018 a base for the "Beach Buddies" environmental group.

  • Knockusky Cottage, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Knockusky Cottage, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Knockuskey Cottage Niarbyl is in 2018 a base for the "Beach Buddies" environmental group.

  • Knockusky Cottage, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Knockusky Cottage, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Knockuskey Cottage Niarbyl is in 2018 a base for the "Beach Buddies" environmental group.

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    The Niarbyl Cottages undergoing a rethatch and maintenance.

  • Knockusky Cottage, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Knockusky Cottage, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Knockuskey Cottage Niarbyl is in 2018 a base for the "Beach Buddies" environmental group.

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    The Niarbyl Cottages undergoing a rethatch and maintenance.

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - June 16, 2018

    The Niarbyl Cottages undergoing a rethatch and maintenance.

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    The Fishermen's Cottages.

  • Florrie Forde's Bungalow, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Florrie Forde's Bungalow, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Florrie Forde's Bunglaow at Niarbyl which was once the holiday home of the singing star Florrie Forde (1875 - 1940).

  • Crab Pots, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Crab Pots, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Crab pots on and above Niarbyl Beach.

  • Florrie Forde's Bungalow, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Florrie Forde's Bungalow, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Florrie Forde's Bunglaow at Niarbyl which was once the holiday home of the singing star Florrie Forde (1875 - 1940).

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    The fishermen's octtages viewed from Niarbyl Beach.

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    The fishermen's octtages viewed from Niarbyl Beach.

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

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  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    The fishermen's octtages viewed from Niarbyl Beach.

  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

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  • Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Fishermen's Cottages, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

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  • Beach and Fishermen's Equipment, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Beach and Fishermen's Equipment, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

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  • Beach and Fishermen's Equipment, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

    Beach and Fishermen's Equipment, Niarbyl, Isle of Man - April 07, 2017

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