Michael () is one of the six sheadings of the Isle of Man. It is located on the west of the island (part of the traditional North Side division) and consists of the three historic parishes of Ballaugh, Jurby and Michael.
The villages of Kirk Michael and Ballaugh are the two principal settlements in the sheading, with the parish of Jurby being more sparsely populated. Michael sheading is predominantly agricultural.
Toponymy Michael derives its name from St Michael the Archangel, to whom the parish church in Kirk Michael is dedicated. The ancient treens of the sheading consist of 18 Gaelic place names and 10 Norse place names, indicating a more significant early Celtic presence in the area than Scandinavian. Jurby has a Norse name and is the northernmost and least populated parish in the sheading, with no significant settlements. John Kneen suggested the Norse "used the greater part of the sheading as a hunting-ground rather than a place of residence".
MHKs and elections Until 2016, the sheading of Michael formed a single constituency.
Members of Parliament Election Member Member1903 John Christian Crellin William Crennell1907 Edward Curphey 1908 John Cannan 1913 rowspan="3" 1919 1924 1929 John Crellin Thomas Henry Kneen 1934 1982 David Cannan rowspan="7" 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 Alfred Cannan
Elections Year Election Turnout Candidates1903General ElectionUnopposedJohn Christian Crellin (elected) William Crennell (elected)1907By ElectionEdward Curphey1908General ElectionEdward Curphey, 266 votes, elected John Cannan, 218 votes, elected1913General ElectionEdward Curphey, elected ?1919General Election1924General Election1929General ElectionJohn Crellin, elected Thomas Henry Kneen, elected1934General ElectionJohn Crellin, elected Thomas Henry Kneen, elected1982By-ElectionDavid Cannan, elected (in full, John David Qualtrough Cannan)1986General ElectionDavid Cannan (946 votes, elected) MH James (156 votes) DF Ellison (149 votes)1991General Election75.3%David Cannan (1068 votes, elected) TJ Murphy (243 votes) SL Morrey (188 votes)1996General Election72.3%David Cannan (973 votes, elected) Margaret Kewley-Draskau (495 votes)2001General Election68.3%David Cannan, 898 votes, elected Roy Kennaugh, 630 votes2006General Election64.3%David Cannan, 1062 votes, elected Ron Berry, 329 votes2011General Election62.6%Alfred Cannan, 1014 votes, elected David Talbot, 325 votes Paul Heavey, 244 votes
The constituency was abolished in 2016.
In media Most of the action of The Deemster takes place in Michael Sheading. Glen Wyllin (Glen Mooar) beach was used as a location in the 2004 film Five Children and It.
See also Local government in the Isle of Man
References
External links Isle of Man Building Control Districts showing parish boundaries Glenology - Manx Glens. An ongoing study of Manx glens, their locations and meanings. Multimap of the area Manx National Heritage Constituency maps and general election results