Leslie Quirk RBV (30 September 1914 – 20 October 2004), also known as Y Kione Jiarg[1] (Manx pronunciation: [ən kʲaun ˈdʒɑːɾɡ, kʲoːn]; lit.
[3]As a young adult, Quirk took lessons in the Harbour Master's Office in Peel with Caesar Cashin, a native speaker and fisherman, and president of Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh.
[6] These learners were part of a small tight-knit group of high level speakers who would go on to be vital members of Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh, and also of the language revival movement.
It contained a range of media including hundreds of interviews, photographs, questionnaires, publicity campaigns, an extensive store of material objects, and over 30 hours of audio recordings.
"[12] While still at school, Brian Stowell started attending lessons taught by Quirk, who then introduced him to the other members of Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh such as Doug Fargher.
[9]In recognition of his lifetime of work in preserving the culture and language of the Isle of Man, Quirk received the Reih Bleeaney Vanannan award in 1997.