Speaking following the event the Mayor said: “Really enjoyed taking part in the Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin talk held as part of Culture Night in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall – huge thanks to Proinsias Mac a' Bhaird Irish poet and Darren Gibson Ulster Scots poet for their interesting conversation that explored language, identity and creativity.
“Bhain mé an-sult as páirt a ghlacadh sa chaint Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin a bhí mar chuid d’Oíche Chultúir sa Seomra Whittaker i Halla na Cathrach – míle buíochas le Proinsias Mac a’Bhaird agus Darren Gibson as a gcomhrá suimiúil a rinne plé ar theanga, fhéiniúlacht agus chruthaitheacht.”
5. "Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin"
A section of the audience at the Culture Night event, "Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin" held in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney
6. "Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin"
The Culture Night event, "Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin" held in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall, with from right, Proinsias Mac a' Bhaird (Irish poet) and Darren Gibson (Ulster Scots poet) in conversation exploring language, identity and creativity. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney
7. "Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin"
Proinsias Mac a' Bhaird (Irish poet), on right and Darren Gibson (Ulster Scots poet) in conversation exploring language, identity and creativity at the Culture Night event, "Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin" held in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) Photo: Tom Heaney