Welcome to Gorsedh Kernow
Welcome to the Gorsedh Kernow Website. Gorsedh Kernow promotes the national Cornish Celtic culture in all its forms – the Cornish language and the history, literature, art, music, dance and sport of Cornwall. The bards of Cornwall organise competitions, awards, ceremonies and other events. Browse our website and discover our place in contemporary society. Understand the meaning of the ceremonies. Be inspired to renew and promote Cornish culture in all its forms.
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Lost Communication
2028 is the Centenary year for Gorsedh Kernow and we will be planning celebrations throughout the year. We are aware...
More photos from the Holyer awards ceremony on 4th. July
Photographer: Ivor Corkell. To see a larger image, click the thumbnail. To download an image, right-click and 'select...
Photos from the Holyer an Gof Awards ceremony
Some photos from the Holyer an Gof Awards ceremony on Saturday 4th. July 2026. N.B. More to come! Photographer: Gareth...
Holyer an Gof Publishers Awards winners 2025-6
Here is a list of shortlisted books for 2025-6 with class and cup winners indicated in red.
First All Cornish Mass
The first complete Mass entirely in the Cornish language (Kernewek), known as Oferen an Dasserghyans (the Mass of the...
Archive
Collecting information from all sources for research purposes
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Area for Bards
News and information for Bards of Gorsedh Kernow
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Awards
Gorsedh Kernow Awards.
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Shop
Books and other items for sale.
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