The subject of 'An Iolaire' the Iolaire disaster of New Years’ Day, 1919 - a tragedy familiar to most Gaelic speakers. As Donald Murray writes in the blurb, this sequence of poems, by Jock Stein, is ‘rooted in the knowledge and rhythms of the psalms’. He ponders eternal questions around God’s providence in allowing heartbreaking tragedy. Myles Campbell provides thoughtful and artistic translations.

Also available in the same series are ‘Gràs’ and ‘Iolair, Brù-dhearg, Giuthas’. 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