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Fear a' Chòta Ruaidh

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Date
Track ID 28361
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1966.116.A11

Original Tape ID

SA1966.116

Summary

The subject of this song is Duncan MacDonald of Peninerine, South Uist. It describes how he was great company, and refers particularly to his talent as a storyteller.

Item Notes

Seven 8-line verses sung. The song was composed by Donald MacIntyre (Bàrd Phàislig). Duncan MacDonald, the subject of the song, was married to the bard's sister.

See:
'Sporan Dhòmhnaill' (ed. Somerled MacMillan) p. 124

Item Subject/Person

MacDonald, Duncan [Donnchadh mac Dhòmhnaill 'ic Dhonnchaidh]

Item Location

County - Inverness-shire

Island - South Uist

Parish - South Uist

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good