Na Bàird: Niall O'Gallagher & Rody Gorman | Sir Alex Ferguson Library
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Join Niall O'Gallagher, the crowned bard of Comunn Gàidhealach for 2023, and Rody Gorman, the bard who held the title from 2021-2022, for a captivating evening of Gaelic poetry. This event is part of the renowned Book Week Scotland and promises to be a celebration of the Scottish literary tradition. Niall and Rody will share their poetry and engage in discussions about the art of translation. Niall O'Gallagher is not only an accomplished poet but also a renowned journalist. His talent has been recognized with the Gaelic New Writers Award by the Scottish Book Trust in 2010. Since then, he has published four collections of Gaelic poetry, including the highly acclaimed "Fuaimean Gràidh / Sounds of Love" (Francis Boutle Publishers, 2023), which was shortlisted for the prestigious Derick Thomson Prize for Best Poetry Book at the Gaelic Literature Awards 2023. Rody Gorman hails from Dublin but has found his home on the beautiful Isle of Skye. Throughout his career, he has published numerous poetry collections and served as the Gaelic editor of Northwords Now. In 2021, he was honored with the Comunn Gàidhealach Bardic Crown at the Royal National Mòd in Inverness. His latest book, "Lorg Eile / Final Call" (Francis Boutle Publishers, 2022), was also recognized with a shortlisting for the Derick Thomson Prize 2023. This extraordinary literary event will take place in the esteemed Seminar Room 1, Level 1, at the Sir Alex Ferguson Library, located in Glasgow Caledonian University. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Gaelic poetry. Admission to this event is free, so mark your calendars for November 15, 2023.