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Èist a Chuilein

Date
Track ID 55807
Part 1

Track Information

Original Tape ID

FailteAirABhaile 21.03.1988

Summary

A lullaby to the young heir of Clan Donald of Skye, telling him of all the clans and nobles who will be in attendance at his wedding.

The contributor tells that the song is old and that it is from Duntulm Castle.

Item Notes

The contributor sings a version of a well-known lullaby/pibroch song. This version has 'Clann Uilleim' as opposed to the 'Clann Ulaidh' [Men of Ulster/MacDonnells of Ulster] in the popular version.

Recording Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - Kilmuir

Island - Skye

Village/Place - Kilmuir

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

BBC

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good