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.
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."Voes, Ayres and Beaches" Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 12 October 2007. 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 Elections ?Robert Cowley, 477 votes, elected Robert Sayle Corlett, ? votes, elected William John Radcliffe, 419 votes, elected Thomas Allen, 397 votes1913 General Election??William Charles Southward (elected) ?1919 General Election?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 ?Richard Cain, elected Arthur James Cottier, elected Daniel Joughin Teare CP JP, elected ? 1934 General Election ?Ewan Farrant, elected Arthur James Cottier, elected Daniel Joughin Teare CP JP, elected ? 1962 General Election ? Robert Kerruish, elected ? 1966 General Election?Robert Kerruish, elected ?1976 General ElectionPercy Radcliffe John Norman RadcliffeCalled following the elevation to the LegCo of Percy Radcliffe. 1980 By-Election?Clare Christian ?1981General Election?John Norman Radcliffe, elected Clare Christian, elected David CannanAyre 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 ElectionEdgar Quine, elected unopposed1996 General Election 72.9%Edgar Quine (1246 votes, elected) Eva Bradley (167 votes) 2001 General Election 58.85%Edgar Quine, 1038 votes, elected Thurston Arrowsmith, 202 votesCalled following the resignation of Edgar Quine. 2004 By-Election 69.4%Eddie Teare, 733 votes, elected John Crellin, 542 votes Hazel Bradley, 283 votes 2006 General Election N/AEddie Teare, elected unopposed 2011 General Election 67.4%Eddie Teare, 1060 votes, elected Andrew Newington-Bridges, 429 votes Pat Ayres, 134 votes
See also Local government in the Isle of Man
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External links Constituency maps and general election results