Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh’s ‘Iolair, Brù-dhearg, Giuthas’ is dedicated to the author’s mother. The poems explore issues of joy and grief and are full of colourful images from nature. I found much of the symbolism difficult to understand but would recommend to anyone who is an avid reader of poetry. Times of grief are hard to navigate and I am sure the final section - full of rejoicing at the believer’s eternal rest - would warm the heart of anyone who has lost a brother or sister in Christ.

Also available in the same series are ‘Gràs’ and ‘An Iolaire’. These three short books are published in the same format and style, each with an English translation on the opposite page throughout the book.

This book is available to purchase from Sanctus Media.

Christine Coghill, Knockbain Free Church