Tir na n-Og Awards
2 appearances
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Edition 26 (2001) Winner
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Edition 43 (2018) Winner
Myrddin ap Dafydd
ミルディン・アップ・ダフィッド
Myrddin ap Dafydd
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1956-07-25 （Llanrwst, Conwy, Wales）
- Nationality
- Welsh
- Languages
- Welsh, English
- Residence History
- Llanrwst, north Wales
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Publisher, Chaired bard, Archdruid
- Active Years
- 1974-2024
- Affiliations
- Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, Cwrw Llŷn, Oriel Tonnau
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Wales, Aberystwyth | — | — | — | — | Wales |
University College Wales, Aberystwyth
Country:
Wales
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Bardic chair, Urdd National Eisteddfod | — | — | Urdd National Eisteddfod | winner |
| 1990 | Bardic chair, National Eisteddfod | — | Cwm Rhymni | National Eisteddfod | winner |
| 2000 | Welsh-language Children's Poet Laureate | — | — | Welsh Books Council | winner |
| 2001 | Tir na n-Og Award | Jam Coch Mewn Pwdin Reis | — | — | winner |
| 2002 | Bardic chair, National Eisteddfod | — | St Davids | National Eisteddfod | winner |
| 2018 | Archdruid of Wales | — | — | National Eisteddfod of Wales | elected |
Bardic chair, Urdd National Eisteddfod
1974
Organization:
Urdd National Eisteddfod
Result:
winner
Bardic chair, National Eisteddfod
1990
Category:
Cwm Rhymni
Organization:
National Eisteddfod
Result:
winner
Welsh-language Children's Poet Laureate
2000
Organization:
Welsh Books Council
Result:
winner
Tir na n-Og Award
2001
Work:
Jam Coch Mewn Pwdin Reis
Result:
winner
Bardic chair, National Eisteddfod
2002
Category:
St Davids
Organization:
National Eisteddfod
Result:
winner
Archdruid of Wales
2018
Organization:
National Eisteddfod of Wales
Result:
elected
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Pen Draw'r Tir
1998 PoetryPoetry collection.
Welsh culture
Jam Coch Mewn Pwdin Reis
2000 Children's bookChildren's story. Winner of Tir na n-Og Award.
Fantasy
Tales from Wales 1: Fairy Tales from Wales
2005 Children's folktalesCollection of Welsh fairy tales for children in English.
Welsh folktales
Bibliography
- Llyfr Caneuon Tecwyn y Tractor
- Pen Draw'r Tir
- Denu Plant at Farddoniaeth – Pedwar Pŵdl Pinc a'r Tei yn yr Inc
- Denu Plant at Farddoniaeth – Cerddi ac Ymarferion: Cyfrol 1 – Armadilo ar ...
- Jam Coch Mewn Pwdin Reis
- Syched am Sycharth – Cerddi a Chwedlau Taith Glyndŵr
- Llyfrau Lloerig: Y Llew Go Lew
- Clawdd Cam
- Clywed Cynghanedd: Cwrs Cerdd Dafod
- Cerddi Cyntaf
- Cyfres y Llwyfan: Ar y Gêm
- Cyfres y Llwyfan: Ail Godi'r To
- Gweld Cymru – Hwyl wrth Ddod i Adnabod Gwlad
- Golau ar y Goeden – Arferion, Straeon a Cherddi Nadolig
- Syniad Da Iawn!
- Cyfres Mewnwr a Maswr: 1. Brwydr y Brodyr
- Cyfres Straeon Plant Cymru 1: Straeon y Tylwyth Teg
- Cyfres Straeon Plant Cymru 2: Ogof y Brenin Arthur
- Cyfres Straeon Plant Cymru 3: Gelert, Y Ci Ffyddlon
- Cyfres Straeon Plant Cymru 4: Barti Ddu Môr-leidr o Gymru
- Odl-Dodl Dolig
- Cyfres Straeon Plant Cymru 5: Meini Mawr Cymru
- Cyfres Straeon Plant Cymru 6: Draig Goch Cymru
- Tales from Wales 1: Fairy Tales from Wales
- Tales from Wales 2: King Arthur's Cave
- Tales from Wales 3: The Faithful Dog Gelert
- Tales from Wales 4: Black Bart
- Tales from Wales 5: Stories of the Stones
- Tales from Wales 6: The Red Dragon of Wales
- Llyfrau Llafar Gwlad: 37. Enwau Cymraeg ar Dai
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Rhyming poetry for childrenTraditional Welsh poetry
- Recurring Motifs
- Welsh folktalesNature and landscapeHistorical heroes
Legacy
Prominent in Welsh-language children's literature and poetry, published numerous books. Founded his own publishing house, contributing to cultural preservation. Serves as Archdruid upholding Eisteddfod traditions.
Trivia
- Spouse is Llio Meirion.
- Has 5 children.
- Founded Gwasg Carreg Gwalch publishing company in 1980.
- Has attended Welsh independence marches.