Join Gillebride MacMillan as he reads from the newest Gaelic Paddington book, Paddington agus Iongantas na Nollaige (Paddington and the Christmas Surprise).
When the Browns take Paddington to the Christmas Grotto in a grand London department store, his journey through the Winter Wonderland is full of surprises. But the best surprise is from Santa. After all, who else could find the perfect present for a bear like Paddington?
The poetry collection Govanhill Mythology is tied to the heart of the Govanhill community in Glasgow. At one time infamous as the murder capital of Europe, it is now a lively, compassionate part of the city. The poet Shane Johnstone was raised in Govanhill and has watched the district by the Clyde change over the years. From poverty, poor health and crime, Govanhill is now a comfortable home to many, with diverse dialects, languages and cultures. The poems in the book acknowledge the loss brought about by this rapid change while recognising the improvements to the community’s welfare.
Shane Johnstone will be reading his poetry and in conversation with Niall O’Gallagher.
This is a Gaelic event.
Seisean Oidhche Shamhna / Halloween Session
Cuiribh oirbh aodach Oidhche Shamhna agus thigibh còmhla rinn airson madainn de dh’òrain Ghàidhlig, geamannan agus pupaidean!
Put on your Halloween costumes and join us for a morning of Gaelic stories with songs, games and puppets!
Session 2 (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM) – Children aged 0-5
Please book for here for the following session:
Session 1 (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM) – Children aged 0-5
*Please register for tickets using your child’s name. Parents do not need to register tickets for themselves.*
Seisean Oidhche Shamhna / Halloween Session
Cuiribh oirbh aodach Oidhche Shamhna agus thigibh còmhla rinn airson madainn de dh’òrain Ghàidhlig, geamannan agus pupaidean!
Put on your Halloween costumes and join us for a morning of Gaelic stories with songs, games and puppets!
Session 1 (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM) – Children aged 0-5
Please book for here for the following session:
Session 2 (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM) – Children aged 0-5
*Please register for tickets using your child’s name. Parents do not need to register tickets for themselves.*
As part of the Mòd Literature Day, in the Oak Room, Rockfield Centre, Oban
Rody Gorman was raised in Dublin and now lives in the Isle of Skye. He has published books in Gaelic, Irish and English, and was awarded the bardic crown of An Comunn Gàidhealach in 2021. His latest books include Sweeney: An Intertonguing (Francis Boutle Publishers, 2024) and Sa Chnoc (CLÀR, 2023), winner of the Derick Thomson Prize for Best Poetry Book 2024.
Join him for readings and conversation about Sa Chnoc, a collection of old and new poetry by Rody Gorman.
As part of the Mòd Literature Day, in the Oak Room, Rockfield Centre, Oban
Join internationally acclaimed poet Anton Floyd as he shares excerpts from his new collection, Depositions: Poems of the Dispossessed. The collection of poetry explores themes of exile, love, and loss.
This event marks the publication of new special illustrated edition translated in the Celtic languages of Britain and Ireland: Gaelic, Irish, Welsh, and Scots. Featuring poet, singer, and translator Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, this event will be conducted in both English and Gaelic, with additional readings in Irish, Welsh, and Scots.
Join Shelagh Campbell, recipient of the Gaelic New Writers Award, as she discusses her first novel, Far na Slighe, published in April 2024.
As a Gaelic learner, Shelagh will also discuss her journey towards becoming a published writer, which began in the Gaelic 1B class at the University of Glasgow.
This event will feature a mixture of English and Gaelic.
Location: Room 237C, ARC Building, University of Glasgow, G11 6EW
Thig còmhla rinn airson madainn de dh’òrain Ghàidhlig, geamannan agus pupaidean!
Join us for a morning of Gaelic stories with songs, games and puppets!
Session 1 (10:00 AM – 10:45 AM) – Children aged 0-5
Please book here for the following session:
Session 2 (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM) – Children aged 0-5
*Please register for tickets using your child’s name. Parents do not need to register tickets for themselves.*
Join us in celebrating the best books and unpublished manuscripts of the past year, with Angela MacEachen and other special guests. Full information about the shortlists is here.
We are grateful to the Highland Society of London, Donald Meek, Acair, and the family of the late Professor Derick Thomson for supporting the Gaelic Literature Awards 2024, and to Creative Scotland and Bòrd na Gàidhlig for their on-going support for the Gaelic Books Council’s work.
Simultaneous interpretation from Gaelic to English will be available.
Dress code: smart/casual
7.30pm – Drinks reception
8.00pm – Awards ceremony
Please note, filming and photography will take place at this event.
Seonag Monk
In 1940, in Barra in the Outer Hebrides, an 18-year-old woman, Flòraidh, is persuaded to leave her island home when she learns that her stepmother intends to marry her off to the local shopkeeper. She follows her enigmatic friend Lavinia to the city and changes her identity to Laura, like a butterfly, leaving her chrysalis behind, as they join the war effort.
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