Mo Robairneach Gaolach
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
04 June 1952
Track ID
1362
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1952.128.3
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good