In Conversation: Christopher Whyte and Niall O'Gallagher In brief Date - 28 November 2024Venue - Screening Room G.04, 50 George SquareSpeakers - Christopher Whyte and Niall O'Gallagher (Gaelic Writer in Residence) Email Francis Boutle to book your spot About the eventThis event is a conversation between Gaelic poet Christopher Whyte and the University's Gaelic Writer in Residence, Niall O'Gallagher. It will feature readings in Gaelic with English translations from Christopher's new book 'Athair' ('Father').Find out more about Christopher's bookAbout the Gaelic Writer in ResidenceNiall O’Gallagher is the author of three collections of poetry published by CLÀR and of Fuaimean Gràidh / The Sounds of Love: Selected Poems (Francis Boutle, 2023). A verse-novella, Litrichean Plàighe, and a novella in prose for children are in preparation. An anthology, Bàrdachd a’ Bhaile Mhòir: 15 Glasgow Poems, with Niall’s English and Scots translations, was published by Blue Diode in 2024.A former winner of a New Writers Award and an Ignite Fellowship from the Scottish Book Trust / Gaelic Books Council, and of the Wigtown Gaelic Poetry Prize, Niall was named Bàrd Baile Ghlaschu in 2019 and awarded the Bardic Crown at the National Mòd in 2023. A translator from Catalan, he is currently translating poems by Josep Carner with the support of the Institut Ramon Llull. Niall was recently appointed Gaelic Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh.Niall will be working within Celtic and Scottish Studies in the University of Edinburgh until 2026 and supporting a number of activities, including workshops and events about writing and literature, both at the University and in the wider community.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. You can reserve a spot by emailing Christopher's publisher, Francis Boutle. Email Francis Boutle to book your spot Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Nov 28 2024 19.15 - 21.00 In Conversation: Christopher Whyte and Niall O'Gallagher An in-person discussion between Gaelic poet Christopher Whyte and Gaelic Writer in Residence Niall O'Gallagher to celebrate Christopher's new book, 'Athair' ('Father'). Screening Room G.04 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Email Francis Boutle to book your spot
In Conversation: Christopher Whyte and Niall O'Gallagher In brief Date - 28 November 2024Venue - Screening Room G.04, 50 George SquareSpeakers - Christopher Whyte and Niall O'Gallagher (Gaelic Writer in Residence) Email Francis Boutle to book your spot About the eventThis event is a conversation between Gaelic poet Christopher Whyte and the University's Gaelic Writer in Residence, Niall O'Gallagher. It will feature readings in Gaelic with English translations from Christopher's new book 'Athair' ('Father').Find out more about Christopher's bookAbout the Gaelic Writer in ResidenceNiall O’Gallagher is the author of three collections of poetry published by CLÀR and of Fuaimean Gràidh / The Sounds of Love: Selected Poems (Francis Boutle, 2023). A verse-novella, Litrichean Plàighe, and a novella in prose for children are in preparation. An anthology, Bàrdachd a’ Bhaile Mhòir: 15 Glasgow Poems, with Niall’s English and Scots translations, was published by Blue Diode in 2024.A former winner of a New Writers Award and an Ignite Fellowship from the Scottish Book Trust / Gaelic Books Council, and of the Wigtown Gaelic Poetry Prize, Niall was named Bàrd Baile Ghlaschu in 2019 and awarded the Bardic Crown at the National Mòd in 2023. A translator from Catalan, he is currently translating poems by Josep Carner with the support of the Institut Ramon Llull. Niall was recently appointed Gaelic Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh.Niall will be working within Celtic and Scottish Studies in the University of Edinburgh until 2026 and supporting a number of activities, including workshops and events about writing and literature, both at the University and in the wider community.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. You can reserve a spot by emailing Christopher's publisher, Francis Boutle. Email Francis Boutle to book your spot Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Nov 28 2024 19.15 - 21.00 In Conversation: Christopher Whyte and Niall O'Gallagher An in-person discussion between Gaelic poet Christopher Whyte and Gaelic Writer in Residence Niall O'Gallagher to celebrate Christopher's new book, 'Athair' ('Father'). Screening Room G.04 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square Email Francis Boutle to book your spot
Nov 28 2024 19.15 - 21.00 In Conversation: Christopher Whyte and Niall O'Gallagher An in-person discussion between Gaelic poet Christopher Whyte and Gaelic Writer in Residence Niall O'Gallagher to celebrate Christopher's new book, 'Athair' ('Father').
