Episode 4

Ramsay MacMahon is in Dunure in south Ayrshire for a coastal walk in the company of journalist and poet Niall O’Gallagher.

Niall shares his thoughts on identity whilst talking about his Irish roots and Scottish upbringing. He reflects on life and nature, Gaelic and poetry. Niall opens up about how he is inspired creatively and looks back at the poetry he has written over the years. He reflects on his career reporting on politics and the responsibility of the journalist.

The duo also discuss the area’s connection to the bard Walter Kennedy and question the perception of what the 'Gàidhealtachd' means.

Tha Ramsay MacMahon air chuairt taobh a’ chladaich ann an Dùn Iubhair ann an Siorrachd Àir a Deas an cuideachd Niall O’ Gallagher, neach naidheachd agus bàrd. Tha Niall a'bruidhinn mu dearbh-aithne, a fhreumhaichean ann an Èireann agus air a thogail ann an Alba.

Tha e a’ smaoineachadh is a’còmhradh mu bheatha, nàdar, Gàidhlig agus bàrdachd. Gheibh Ramsay a-mach dè a bhrosnaicheas a sgil cruthachail agus dè a bheachd air a bhàrdachd a rinn e thar nam bliadhnaichean. Cuideachd togaidh Niall air obair, an sàs ann an aithisgean poilitigeach agus an uallach an luib a bhith nad neach naidheachd. Tha iad a’ còmhradh mun cheangal a th’aig a’ bhàrd Walter Ceanadach ris an àite agus dè dìreach ciall “Gàidhealtachd”.

In Gaelic with English subtitles