Braaid

Braaid (Manx: Braaid) is a hamlet in the parish of Marown on the Isle of Man, about 6 km west of the capital Douglas. It is best known for the nearby ancient settlement of The Braaid. In Manx, braaid means 'gullet, gorge; breast of a hill', the latter meaning possibly in reference to the aforementioned ancient settlement.^[1]

Braaid Manx: Braaid
Crossroads in Braaid
Braaid Location within the Isle of Man
Population	(2006 Census)
OS grid reference	SC319762
Parish	Marown
Sheading	Middle
Crown dependency	Isle of Man
Post town	ISLE OF MAN
Postcode district	IM4
Dialling code	01624
Police	Isle of Man
Fire	Isle of Man
Ambulance	Isle of Man
House of Keys	Middle
List of places Isle of Man 54.1544°N 4.5751°W / 54.1544; -4.5751

General description

The hamlet is centred on the crossroads of the A24 Foxdale to Douglas road and the A26 Ballasalla to Glen Vine road. The hamlet consists of a main concentration of houses around this crossroads and some other farms and dwellings which surround it.

The Braaid Hall

The Braaid Hall has provided a centre for the community since 1937, when it was founded as the Braaid Young Mens Club.^[2] It is now mainly used to hold Eisteddfods, sports days, jumble sales and other events for the local community.

The Braaid Eisteddfod

The Braaid Eisteddfod is an annual musical and literary festival that started in the 1950s.^[3][4]