Balaich an Iasgaich
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
14 November 1952
Track ID
5211
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1952.82.B4
Original Tape ID
Summary
A song in praise of fishermen and the hard work they do: rowing, pulling, and cutting bait. They care little for bed, sleep or food until they get their nets in order. Mention of the different types of boats which the fishermen work on. The bard dreams of Cairistìona and the life they would have together. He would expect his father to give him land and a cow if they married.
Item Notes
Transcribed in the School of Scottish Studies.
Recording Location (outside Scotland)
England, London
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good