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Bardic College
For study, practice and preservation of the traditional bardic arts of poetry, storytelling, legend and literature.
Forms for Composition
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Flidais
Niafer, 2011-08-22 08:15:46
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Try your hand at some of the ancient forms of composition used by the Celtic bards.
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Rannaicheacht Ghairid
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Experiment with compositions on this traditional form of Irish poetry.
To My Gaius
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Claudia
Brigantes,
Aug 22, 2011
- 08:15
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Soul to Bind
(
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Rowenna
Brigantes,
Jul 17, 2009
- 14:37
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Cnoc Almaine
(
*
Amlaidh
Niafer,
Jul 17, 2009
- 04:14
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Web links and other helpful references
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The Poet's Garrett on Celtic Poetry
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Fenian
Niafer,
Jul 4, 2010
- 19:49
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Clogyrnach
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12
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)
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Try this easy Welsh syllabic form.
uncertain harvest
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Withell
Niall,
Aug 23, 2009
- 15:46
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Care Worn 1916
(
*
Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Mar 22, 2008
- 17:48
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Clogyrnach
(
*
Flidais
Niafer,
Mar 4, 2008
- 11:29
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Séadna
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A complex quatrain with cross-rhymes, alliteration and other interesting rules. This one is guaranteed to test your patience.
Conchobar
(
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Amlaidh
Niafer,
Jul 25, 2009
- 03:48
)
August Rodin, Bronze Head 1883.
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*
Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Mar 24, 2008
- 17:24
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Ae Freislighe
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17
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Thread
Definition and examples of poetry forms used by the Irish bards.
Poet's Tinder
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Amlaidh
Niafer,
Jul 23, 2009
- 23:02
)
A Field of Green
(
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Rowenna
Brigantes,
Jul 17, 2009
- 13:37
)
Good work, aibhistin
(
*
Flidais
Niafer,
May 14, 2009
- 13:24
)
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Ochtfochlach
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)
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Another old bardic form for your enjoyment.
Craobh Sgáith
(
*
Amlaidh
Niafer,
Jul 19, 2009
- 18:04
)
I think it delightful Cassy
(
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Rowenna
Brigantes,
Jul 2, 2009
- 12:02
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I poor attempt ...
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Cassandra
Cruithni,
Jun 8, 2009
- 05:15
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Treochair
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The Cliffs of Moher
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Amlaidh
Niafer,
Jul 16, 2009
- 05:10
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Ogam, briathogam and treeochair...
(
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Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Dec 9, 2008
- 18:44
)
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Deibhidhe
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15
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An Irish syllabic form in quatrains.
The Four Winds: Colours and Thoughts...
(
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Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Jan 31, 2009
- 12:59
)
Shanahan's Last Stand...
(
*
Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Jan 9, 2009
- 12:00
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Spring Swallows...
(
*
Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Mar 30, 2008
- 22:39
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Rionnaird Tri - Nard
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See what you can make of this form. It's fun, but not one of the easiest to master.
Lore of the Year's Breath...
(
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Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Nov 23, 2008
- 21:50
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whoops, lysdexia strikes again!
(
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Lonrach
Niall,
Jun 10, 2006
- 16:42
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Too much fun!
(
*
Lonrach
Niall,
Jun 8, 2006
- 09:46
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Alliteration
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One of the simplest elements of ancient Celtic poetry was alliteration.
Journey of Soul-full Love...
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Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Apr 4, 2008
- 16:00
)
The Irish King Brian Boru (942-1014) and the Battle of Clontarf 1014.
(
*
Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Mar 11, 2008
- 12:34
)
Some alliteration
(
*
Bairgawulf
Hun,
Feb 10, 2008
- 22:55
)
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Rannaicheacht Mhor
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11
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A fun form to fool around with! Give it a try! It won't hurt a bit! (Please pass the aspirin!)
An Thribhis Mhor (The Great Triskele)
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Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Apr 4, 2008
- 15:02
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I Know What You Mean
(
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MacMorna
Niafer,
Jan 7, 2008
- 14:07
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So frustrated
(
*
Bairgawulf
Hun,
Jan 7, 2008
- 02:51
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Conachlonn
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A simple bardic form of chain verse. See the examples below.
Sionnach: The Hawks Tale of Tadhgan the Fox
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Draoi-man
Brigantes,
Apr 3, 2008
- 15:29
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Conachlonn for the Steppes
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Bairgawulf
Hun,
Mar 2, 2008
- 00:53
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Conachlonn for Spring
(
*
Flidais
Niafer,
Mar 1, 2008
- 09:44
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