Seeking Fluent Irish Speakers For Duhallow Bardic Poetry Project

IRD Duhallow is looking for local fluent Irish speakers who would be interested in being recorded reciting local bardic poetry in the Irish language.

As part of the Duhallow Way and local walks, IRD Duhallow is compiling a collection of poetry in the Irish language that relates to specific places along the trail dating from the 9th to 18th century. Through this, a portrait of the landscape and lives of Duhallow can be visited in a whole new way. Of particular interest is recitation of bardic poetry about Ballydaly, Cathair Cromlech Crobh Dearg at Shrone, and The Hill of Claragh to be recorded.

These recordings and translations will ideally be available along the local trails for people to experience the poems in their fullness in Irish and English. While the text versions themselves will be available, this poetry would have originally been performed rather than read, and to listen in the original rhythm, metre, and cadence would only further enhance the experience.

If you have any examples of Irish language poetry about specific places in Duhallow or would like to be involved please email rhys.macphail@irdduhallow.com or call IRD at 029 60633.

Scan QR code to see the full poems in our Poetry in the Landscape of Duhallow series