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Mo Robairneach Gaolach

Date 04 June 1952
Track ID 1362
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1952.128.3

Original Tape ID

SA1952.127.128

Summary

In this love song, a woman wishes that her lover would come in his galley. She goes on to describe him as light-hearted and joyful; a strong and handsome man who is a good swimmer. The weaponry he carries is described in detail.

Item Notes

4 verses sung. The song is said to have been composed by a lady who belonged to the MacDonalds of Sleat.

See:
'Songs of Gaelic Scotland' (A. L. Gillies) p. 15
'Òrain an Eilein' (ed. C. Martin) p. 70
'The MacDonald Collection of Gaelic Poetry' (Revds A. and A. MacDonald) p. 99

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good