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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Gorsedh Kernow Adult Awards 2026
GORSEDH KERNOW - The Celtic spirit of Cornwall Press release for immediate use Gorsedh Kernow Adult Awards 2026...
The Celtic spirit of Cornwall
Press release for immediate use Fantastic Esedhvos and Gorsedh Kernow ceremony in Bodmin The sun shone brightly this...
Mass of the Resurrection
The Mass Setting ‘Oferen an Dasserghyans’ – ‘Mass of the Resurrection’ – will be celebrated again in St Michael’s...
More photos from the Gorsedh ceremony on Saturday 5th. September 2026
These photos, taken by one of the Gorsedh photographers, Ivor Corkell, include the Lady of Cornwall, past Grand Bards,...
Twenty-one new bards were initiated at this year’s Gorsedh ceremony
Initiates from Cornwall, England, the USA, South Australia and Mexico gathered at the Gorsedh ceremony in Bude on...
Gorsedh Kernow Awards ceremony
Gorsedh Kernow celebrated a range of talents and projects in Cornwall in a special ceremony for the adult winners...
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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