Òran Èirisgeigh
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
28227
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1966.116.A3
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this song the bard thinks of his youth in Eriskay and praises the beauty of the island. The importance of Fr Allan MacDonald to Eriskay is described. He also praises the fishermen and sailors of the island. He regrets the changes which depopulation have caused.
Item Notes
Six 8-line verses sung. Composed by Donald MacDonald, Eriskay. Mr MacDonald, a schoolmaster, won the Bardic crown at the National Mòd in 1949.
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Island - Eriskay
Parish - South Uist
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Island - Eriskay
Parish - South Uist
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good