Crossways -Irish/Scottish Cultural and Literary Festival Glasgow

7 – 11 May, 2019
The particular aim of the second annual Crossways is to foster and expand the rather weak literary links between Ireland and Scotland across the North Channel. It brings together notable Irish writers, musicians, and cultural figures – from both North and South – together with their Scottish peers, in a well-planned and well-balanced Festival focussing on the longstanding contribution of Irish people, history, language, culture and writing to both Glasgow and the Scottish nation. The overall balance is about one-third Irish, one-third Diaspora Irish-Scottish, and one-third Scottish.
Some Highlights
Opening Concert: 5.30 p.m. Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Joy Dunlop, Frances Morton & Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde
Recital Room, City Halls, 87-101 Albion St, Glasgow G1 1NQ
A Reading & Conversation: Tuesday 7 May, 2019 7.30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Novelist Paul McVeigh, author of The Good Son, in conversation with Chris Agee
Joy Dunlop, Frances Morton & Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde
Recital Room, City Halls, 87-101 Albion St, Glasgow G1 1NQ

Chris Agee
A Reading & Gaelic Music Wednesday 8 May, 2019 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Louis de Paor and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir With Gaelic songs by Alasdair Mac ‘Ille Bhàin
Gaelic Books Council, Mansfield Street Glasgow G11 5QP
A Literary Lunchtime: Thursday 9 May, 2019 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Henry Bell and Gráinne Tobin
BAaD, 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB

Louise Welsh
Keynote Address: Novelist Louise Welsh, Thursday 9 May, 2019 5.30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
“It Wis Us: Artists, Activists, Independent Historians, & the Exposure of Scotland’s Slavery Past” By novelist Louise Welsh
BAAD Main Space, Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB
“Donegal Night” Thursday 9 May, 2019 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Colette Ní Ghallchóir, Cathal Ó Searcaigh & Deborah Moffatt With music by Frances Morton, Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde, & Joy Dunlop
The Bungo, Nithsdale Road, Glasgow G41 2AL
“The Cambria” Thursday 9th May, 2019 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
An outstanding dramatic performance about Frederick Douglass, by Donal O’Kelly and Sorcha Fox
BAAD Main Stage, Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB
A Literary Lunchtime Friday 10th May, 2019 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Rachel Plummer and Natasha Cuddington
BAAD Backyard, Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB
Late Festival Party & Open Mic Friday 10 May, 2019 9.30 p.m. until late
With Calum Rodger
Saint Luke’s,17 Bain St, Glasgow G40 2JZ
A Literary Lunchtime Saturday 11th May, 2019 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Christie Williamson and Philip Cummings
BAAD Backyard, Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB
Concert: Saturday 11 May, 2019 5.30 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Brian Ó hEadhra and Fiona MacKenzie
Recital Room, City Halls, 87-101 Albion St, Glasgow G1 1NQ
Tickets
The three City Halls events at 19.30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday are ticketed. You can pay at the door (on a first come, first served basis), or book online for a guaranteed seat at: www.glasgowconcerthalls.com
The celebrated play, “The Cambria,” at 20.00 at Barras Art and Design (BAAD), is also ticketed. You can pay at the door (on a first come, first served basis), or book online for a guaranteed seat at: www.baadglasgow.com
All other events during the Festival are free. Admission for free events will be on a first come, first served basis. Early arrival is therefore advised.
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