Join us for an evening with Marcas Mac an Tuairneir in celebration of his new collection, Polaris. Event chaired by BBC Radio nan Gaidheal presenter, Cathy Bhan.
Polaris is the fourth collection from award-winning Gaelic- and English-language poet Marcas Mac an Tuairneir. Named for the North Star, the collection builds on intersecting notions of ‘northness’ and linguistic and cultural identities – ‘Polaris’ means ‘languages’ in the gay cryptolect Polari. This ground-breaking new body of work harvests from a cross-section of folk narratives, historical accounts and current affairs, spanning the length and breadth of these islands – the Atlantic Archipelago.
Leugh is Seinn le Linda is back! Join us for a morning of Gaelic stories with songs, games and puppets at The Gaelic Books Council shop in Glasgow.
Session 1 (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM) – Children aged 0-5
Session 2 (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM) – Children aged 6-8
A concert with music and spoken word celebrating the 80th Birthday of Gaelic Bard Aonghas MacNeacail.
Aonghas MacNeacail poet and songwriter, was born in Uig, on the Isle of Skye. He is also a broadcaster, journalist, scriptwriter, librettist and translator. A native Gael, he writes in Gaelic and English.
His collections of poetry have been published in both languages, and his writing has appeared in literary journals all over the world. This concert will feature a group of writers and musicians who have collaborated with Aonghas throughout his long career performing many of their joint works.
Guests confirmed to date are:
Meg Bateman, Colin Bramwell, Paddy Bushe, Michael Byrne, Aonghas Phadraig Caimbeul, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Mary Ann Kennedy, Liz Lochhead, Karen Matheson, Donald Shaw, Anna-Wendy Stevenson, Gerda Stevenson, Savourna Stevenson, William Sweeney plus ‘An Cathadh Mor’ ~ A film by Rob MacNeacail & Simon Fraser
Presented by DHM Concerts and the Gaelic Books Council
Supported by the Gaelic Books Council, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the Dr David Summers Charitable Trust
Gaelic poetry event – simultaneous translation will be available
Joy, sadness, spirituality and humour are all to be found in Donald’s latest collection, Eadar Ceòl is Corona. The poet assumes the role of a modern ‘bàrd baile’, providing insight on subjects ranging from his native Tiree to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Beum Sgeithe is the first collection from award-winning poet, Eoghan Stewart, whose work is at once traditional and modern, combining images of the natural world with subjects including politics, culture, love and death.
This event will be held in Gaelic with simultaneous translation into English provided.
Mòrag’s striking new novel, A’ Fàgail an Eilein, tells the story of Màiri who, after finding an old concert-programme amongst her late mother’s effects, is reminded of events in her own life, being twelve years old and still living on Skye. First love. Uncertainty. Illness. Secrecy. Changes and challenges. And finally, finding a new independence which she could never have foreseen. This is the first novel from the author of Dìleab Cholbhasach, and Cuibhle an Fhortain shortlisted for the Highland Society of London Prize for best fiction book at The Gaelic Literature Awards 2020.
Photo credit: www.RobMcDougall.com
An evening with award-winning writer, Angus Peter Campbell and literary translator, Johan Smith.
Hear all about Angus Peter’s new novel, Constabal Murdo 2: murdo ann am marseille, the hilarious and uplifting sequel, which sees Constabal Murdo pursue an organised crime gang trafficking drugs in boxes of shellfish! Also get a behind-the-scenes look at Angus Peter’s recent Gaelic version of Orwell’s Animal Farm, Tuathanas nan Creutairean and Johan’s translation of Charlie Mackesy’s The, Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, entitled An Gille, am Famh, An Sionnach is an t-Each.
This event will be held in Gaelic with simultaneous translation into English provided.
Join renowned Gaelic poets, Rody Gorman and Myles Campbell for a night of poetry to mark World Poetry Day.
Mark Wringe will be in the chair for the event which will by held at An Crùbh and livestreamed on social media. This is event is hosted by The Gaelic Books Council and An Comunn Gaidhealach as part of World Gaelic Week, the first official culture and language week to be held in Scotland.
Rody Gorman
Rody’s first poetry collection, Fax and Other Poems (Polygon, 1996) was followed by ten further collections. In 2021, Rody was appointed as An Comunn Gaidhealach’s Bard.
Myles Campbell
Myles has published ten collections of poetry and novels for teenagers and adults. These include Saoghal ùr (Diehard, 2003) and The two sides of the pass /Dà thaobh a’ bhealaich (Two Ravens, 2009).
This event is part Moniak Mhòr’s 2021 Highland Book Prize Longlist Series.
Listen to Sandaidh NicDhòmhnaill Jones introduce and read from her collection An Seachdamh Tonn, longlisted for the 2021 Highland Book Prize, in the first a series of online Poetry Mornings. This event will also include a short Q&A session with the author.
The Scottish Poetry Library is set to celebrate Gaelic culture through the Spring with a Gaelic-medium events series bringing poetry, music and Gaelic communities in Edinburgh and throughout Lothian together. Leading Gaelic poets will be welcomed to the library, including An Comunn Gàidhealach’s Crowned Bàrd, Rody Gorman, and performances from Gaelic singers will round off the events.
All events will be held in person at The Scottish Poetry Library.
18 March 2022 – 7:30f
Dòmhnall Meek, Niall O’Gallagher and Isabelle Bain
22 April 2022 – 7:30f
Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, Ceitidh Chaimbeul and Fearghas Rothach
20 May 2022 – 7:30f
Rody Gorman, Babs NicGriogair, Peigi Nic a’ Phiocair
Tigeropolis – is a new 10-part weekly radio comedy series for ages 8-10 available in Gaelic.
The series is narrated by Gillebide Mac ‘IlleMhaoil and tells the unbelievable story of a family of vegetarian tigers whose peaceful life, hidden away deep in the forest, is suddenly under threat when the bulldozers are set to close in.
Tiger cubs Bittu and Matti and the rest of their tiger family get up to all sorts of adventures as they battle developers, outsmart poachers and take on a quest to find missing treasure.
Tigeropolis is based on a book series of the same name written by Glasgow born author R.D. Dikstra. Richard’s long-term involvement in conservation has taken him to all seven continents but nothing can match his first ever experience seeing a tiger prowling through the Indian jungle as dusk began to fall.
The series is fun, but the stories contain a strong underlying conservation message and have been welcomed as a great way of helping children learn more about the world.
Transmission Details
Tigeropolis, narrated by well-known singer and actor Gillebride Mac ‘IlleMhaoil starts on Friday 14th January. It’s on Radio Skye, Isles FM, Nevis Radio, Two Lochs Radio, Paisley FM, Lochbroom FM, Arran Sound, Dunoon Community Radio and K107FM (Kirkcaldy) – check local listings for times. It’s also available on-line and on catch up.
