Book launch - Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic Poets In brief Date - 16 December 2025Venue - Lecture Theatre C, 40 George SquareFeatured guests - Niall O'Gallagher (Gaelic Writer in Residence) and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the eventJoin us to celebrate the launch of 'Sradagan san Iarmailt: Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach' ('Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic Poets'), the first new anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years. Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, the book is published by Francis Boutle.This book launch at the University of Edinburgh will be hosted by Niall O'Gallagher, Gaelic Writer in Residence, and will open with Niall and Marcus in conversation, and include readings from seleted poets.Doors open at 6.30pm for a start time of 7pm.About the bookThis wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium. Contributors engage with political and social concerns, women's and LGBTQ identities, local, multicultural, and international perspectives, alongside explorations of history, cultural exchange, love, land and language. Their oeuvre spans free verse, vibrant re-imaginings of traditional poetry and song forms, nature poetry, urban lyrics and panegyrics.This anthology builds on the legacy of earlier volumes edited by the late Donald MacAulay, Christopher Whyte, and Ronald Black. A new compendium introducing these sensitive and often radical voices to wider readerships through translation into English, Scots, and other European languages – often by the writers themselves and their peers, working in close creative collaboration.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, so you can book for free via Eventbrite. Book your free ticket on Eventbrite 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 Tags Celtic and Scottish Studies Dec 16 2025 18.30 - 20.30 Book launch - Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic Poets A book launch in celebration of 'Sradagan san Iarmailt', the first new anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years, featuring Niall O'Gallagher (Gaelic Writer in Residence) and the book's editor, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir. Lecture Theatre C 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LX Find the venue: 40 George Square Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Book launch - Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic Poets In brief Date - 16 December 2025Venue - Lecture Theatre C, 40 George SquareFeatured guests - Niall O'Gallagher (Gaelic Writer in Residence) and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir Book your free ticket on Eventbrite About the eventJoin us to celebrate the launch of 'Sradagan san Iarmailt: Ginealach Ùr Bhàrd Gàidhealach' ('Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic Poets'), the first new anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years. Edited by Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, the book is published by Francis Boutle.This book launch at the University of Edinburgh will be hosted by Niall O'Gallagher, Gaelic Writer in Residence, and will open with Niall and Marcus in conversation, and include readings from seleted poets.Doors open at 6.30pm for a start time of 7pm.About the bookThis wide-ranging anthology showcases the talented cohort of Gaelic poets who have come to prominence since the turn of the millennium. Contributors engage with political and social concerns, women's and LGBTQ identities, local, multicultural, and international perspectives, alongside explorations of history, cultural exchange, love, land and language. Their oeuvre spans free verse, vibrant re-imaginings of traditional poetry and song forms, nature poetry, urban lyrics and panegyrics.This anthology builds on the legacy of earlier volumes edited by the late Donald MacAulay, Christopher Whyte, and Ronald Black. A new compendium introducing these sensitive and often radical voices to wider readerships through translation into English, Scots, and other European languages – often by the writers themselves and their peers, working in close creative collaboration.How to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, so you can book for free via Eventbrite. Book your free ticket on Eventbrite 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 Tags Celtic and Scottish Studies Dec 16 2025 18.30 - 20.30 Book launch - Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic Poets A book launch in celebration of 'Sradagan san Iarmailt', the first new anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years, featuring Niall O'Gallagher (Gaelic Writer in Residence) and the book's editor, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir. Lecture Theatre C 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LX Find the venue: 40 George Square Book your free ticket on Eventbrite
Dec 16 2025 18.30 - 20.30 Book launch - Sparks in the Firmament: A New Generation of Gaelic Poets A book launch in celebration of 'Sradagan san Iarmailt', the first new anthology of contemporary Gaelic poetry for over 30 years, featuring Niall O'Gallagher (Gaelic Writer in Residence) and the book's editor, Marcas Mac an Tuairneir.
