1d Person from IOM (8) ??????E? (thought this was Manxman or Manxwoman, but doesn't fit)
Cryptic:The writer speaks badly of one not from the mainland
23a Male name (9) ??T?A?i??
Cryptic: Better than alien man
1a Break into (6) ????S?
Cryptic: Break into Irish rugby with little point
Thanks in advance, hopefully these answers will sort out rest of crossword, its a stinker!