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@asls.org.uk Oct 13, 2026, 2:17 PM

Nam bhodach liath a-nis
a’ streap gu mullach a bhràighe,
chan eil mi a’ còrdadh riut, a Llywarch,
mun bhata càm is riatanach gach là…

—Uilleam Nèill, “Freagairt Do Llywarch Hen”
published in FRIENDS & KANGAROOS: New Writing Scotland 17 (ASL, 1999)
#poem #poetry #Gaelic #Welsh #CelticStudies

Freagairt Do Llywarch Hen
Uilleam Nèill

Nam bhodach liath a-nis
a’ streap gu mullach a bhràighe,
chan eil mi a’ còrdadh riut, a Llywarch,
mun bhata càm is riatanach gach là.
Bha mi ro-dheiseil le cainnt, gu dearbh
aig amannan a’ feannadh amadan
ro-thric le smùid orm san taigh-òsd’.
Chan eil a’ chlann-nighean a’ toirt sùil orm
ach cò gheibh cron dhaibh, na luaidhean
is mise mar fheòil righinn an seiche liurcach.
Co-dhiù tha mi nis saor bho na geimhlean
is mo cheangal don chuthaich sin.
Ach tha am bata uinnsinn a’ fàs
na charaid dìleas dhomhsa
fhad’s a chuireas mi grèim
air a cheann càm is làidir
a chumas taic rium gu càirdeil
le bhachall dìreach daingeann
a mhaireas, is dòcha, nas fhaide na mi fhìn.
Is tha mi taingeil gur troimh a thoil fhiodha
chì mi a-rithist, theagamh
earrach uaine is samhradh,
foghar òir is donn,
mus tig mo gheamhradh dorcha deireannach.

Answer to Llywarch Hen
William Neill

A grey old man now
climbing to the braehead
I don't agree with you, Llywarch,
about the necessary walking stick each day.
I was too ready with my tongue at times, it's true,
for the flaying of fools
often with a drink taken in the inn.
The girls no longer cast an eye on me
but who would blame them, the dears
and me like tough meat in a wrinkled hide.
At any rate I am free from those gyves
and no longer chained to that madness
but the ash-stick has become
a faithful friend to me
as long as I keep hold of his strong bent head
that supports me in a friendly fashion with a straight, strong stave
that will doubtless last longer than myself.
And I am thankful that by his wooden wish
I may see again, perhaps,
green spring and summer
gold and russet autumn
before my last dark winter comes.

@welshcountry.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 11:02 AM

Languages of Roman Britain Explored at Aberystwyth Conference

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@sisterhoodofavalon.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 8:00 AM

“What surprises me most about the SOA is the openness of all of the Sisters. They all share so much of themselves and I learn so much from their sharing.”
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Apply now through sisterhoodofavalon.org/seeking-memb...

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“What surprises me most about the SOA is the openness of all of the Sisters. They all share so much of themselves and I learn so much from their sharing. I no longer feel alone in my own wounded-ness and yet I also know that I have found the tools to heal. It is an amazing adventure!”
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@sisterhoodofavalon.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 3:03 PM

The Calan Gaeaf Membership Portal is Open!

Do you feel drawn to Avalon? Are you ready to begin the work that is required by the Spirit that calls to you from Avalon - The Isle of Healing?

For more information and to apply, please visit: sisterhoodofavalon.org/seeking-memb...

#celticstudies #SOA

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Do you feel drawn to Avalon? Are you ready to begin the work that is required by the Spirit that calls to you from Avalon - The Isle of Healing?

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://sisterhoodofavalon.org/seeking-membership

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@brandonwhawk.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 2:48 PM

TODAY! This morning I'm still working on incorporating a few more discoveries about this into my presentation. I'm excited to share my work very much in process, bringing together #apocrypha, #EarlyChristianity, #MedievalSky, & #CelticStudies.

@brandonwhawk.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 4:08 PM

Today I'm preparing my presentation for this workshop on Friday. Folks interested in #apocrypha, #EarlyChristianity, #MedievalSky, & #CelticStudies: I hope to see you there!

@gparsons.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 8:59 AM

Solidarity with Edinburgh colleagues, especially in #CelticStudies who have begun 5 hard weeks of strikes as well copping with the bleak circumstances that have triggered them www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

@sisterhoodofavalon.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 3:06 PM

If you feel your path is leading you to our shores, we would love to welcome you!

Our 2026 Calan Gaeaf Membership Portal opens on September 27.

To learn more about the Sisterhood of Avalon and apply for membership, please visit: sisterhoodofavalon.org/seeking-memb...

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Our 2026 Calan Gaeaf Membership Portal opens on September 27, 2026. The Barge awaits!

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@elenaparina.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 11:29 AM

The report on an epic journey of Celtic Studies students from the University of Bonn is online and again we think back with so much gratitude on those who let us to witness Welsh literature, culture and politics first-hand! Diolch o galon i chi! #PrifysgolCaerdydd #UniBonn #CelticStudies #Cymraeg