About
Part of the Columbanus Festival 20 and 21 November 2021
A festival of workshops, walks and talks will commemorate the life and legacy of Columbanus.
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9th century, translation by Tim Dwyer
Over Loch Laíg waves
yellow-billed song of blackbird
cast from whin blossoms
Irish monks were likely the first in Europe to write poetic verse in a vernacular language. We will read and discuss their poems, including three believed to have been composed in Bangor or Nendrum. We will review how these poets crafted exquisite images of nature and conveyed deep human feeling and spirituality, ranging from grief to humor and satire. Tim Dwyer will include some of his own translations and his original poems inspired by this rich tradition.
Tim Dwyer’s poetry appears regularly in Irish and UK journals, including Cyphers, Orbis, Poetry Ireland Review and Southword. He is the author of Smithy Of Our Longings (Lapwing Press). Raised in Brooklyn by parents from Galway, he recently moved to Bangor from the U.S. He has long been inspired by Irish monastic poetry.
The Zoom link will be sent to you by email a few days in advance of the lecture.
Find out more about the Columbanus Festival
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
