Fear a' Chòta Ruaidh
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
28361
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1966.116.A11
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good