Myrddin ap Dafydd

Myrddin ap Dafydd (born 25 July 1956) is a Welsh writer, publisher and chaired bard. In 2018 he was elected Archdruid of Wales.

Myrddin ap Dafydd was born in Llanrwst, north Wales. He was educated in the town's schools and at the University College Wales, Aberystwyth.

He founded the Gwasg Carreg Gwalch publishing company in 1980. He is also a director of the brewery in Nefyn and of the Oriel Tonnau art gallery in Pwllheli.

Work

Music and poetry Llyfr Caneuon Tecwyn y Tractor (Rhys Parry, Myrddin ap Dafydd, Trefn. Guto Pryderi Puw), June 1998, (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) Pen Draw'r Tir, November 1998, (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch) Circular Walks e.g. "Carmarthenshire Coast and Gower Circular Walks" The "Welcome to..." series, e.g. "Welcome to Bermo (Barmouth)"

Albums Caneuon Tecwyn y Tractor, July 2004, (Sain Records)

Awards and honours 1974 Bardic chair, Urdd National Eisteddfod 1990 Bardic chair, National Eisteddfod, Cwm Rhymni 2001 Tir na n-Og Award for the children's book Jam Coch Mewn Pwdin Reis 2002 Bardic chair, National Eisteddfod, St Davids 2018 Archdruid of Wales