Ayre

For other uses, see Ayre (disambiguation).

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Sheading of Ayre

Ayre (/ɛər/ AIR; Manx: Inver Ayre) is one of the six sheadings of the Isle of Man.

It is located in the north of the island (part of the traditional North Side division) and consists of the three historic parishes of Andreas, Bride and (Kirk Christ) Lezayre.

The town of Ramsey, which is administered separately, covers areas of two historic parishes (Lezayre, and Maughold in the sheading of Garff). It is treated as part of Garff for some purposes, e.g. the coroner.[1]

Other settlements in the sheading include Glen Auldyn and Sulby (both in the parish of Lezayre).

Etymology

The derivation of the word ayre is from Old Norse "eyrr", meaning a shingle beach. It refers to a storm beach forming a narrow spit of shingle or sand cutting across the landward and seaward ends of a shallow bay. This may partly cut off a sheltered stretch of water from the sea to form a shallow freshwater loch.[2] This word is still in use for the particular landform in the Northern Isles of Scotland.

MHKs and elections

Before the 2016 elections, Ayre was one of the House of Keys constituencies. It is now part of the Ayre & Michael constituency.

Year Election Turnout Candidates
1903 General Election ?
1913 General Election

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1919 General Election

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  • Richard Cain, elected
  • William Charles Southward CP JP, elected
  • Daniel Joughin Teare CP JP, elected
  • ?
1924 General Election ?
  • Richard Cain, elected
  • John Crellin, elected
  • Daniel Joughin Teare CP JP, elected
  • ?
1929 General Election ?
1934 General Election ?
  • Ewan Farrant, elected
  • Arthur James Cottier, elected
  • Daniel Joughin Teare CP JP, elected
  • ?
1962 General Election ?
1966 General Election
  • ?
  • Robert Kerruish, elected

?

1976 General Election
Called following the elevation to the LegCo of Percy Radcliffe.
1980 By-Election

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1981 General Election

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  • John Norman Radcliffe, elected
  • Clare Christian, elected
  • David Cannan
Ayre becomes a 1-seat constituency, previously having had 2 seats.
Norman Radcliffe elevated to LegCo in 1985.
1986 General Election 80.8%
  • Edgar Quine (831 votes, elected)
  • Clare Christian (765 votes)
  • A Robertson (109 votes)
1991 General Election
  • Edgar Quine, elected unopposed
1996 General Election 72.9%
  • Edgar Quine (1246 votes, elected)
  • Eva Bradley (167 votes)
2001 [3] General Election 58.85%
  • Edgar Quine, 1038 votes, elected
  • Thurston Arrowsmith, 202 votes
Called following the resignation of Edgar Quine.
2004 [4] By-Election 69.4%
  • Eddie Teare, 733 votes, elected
  • John Crellin, 542 votes
  • Hazel Bradley, 283 votes
2006 [5] General Election N/A
  • Eddie Teare, elected unopposed
2011 [6] General Election 67.4%
  • Eddie Teare, 1060 votes, elected
  • Andrew Newington-Bridges, 429 votes
  • Pat Ayres, 134 votes

See also

References

  1. ^ "Coroners". Isle of Man Courts of Justice. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Voes, Ayres and Beaches" Archived 2011-05-06 at the Wayback Machine Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 12 October 2007.
  3. ^ "Isle of Man Election Results 2001" (PDF). Gov.im. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Isle of Man By-Election Results 2002 - 2005" (PDF). Gov.im. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Isle of Man Election Results 2006" (PDF). Gov.im. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Isle of Man Election Results 2011" (PDF). Gov.im. Retrieved 24 July 2019.