Na Faighinn Gille ri Cheannach
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
June 1954
Track ID
20130
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1954.54.B4
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this song, the poet describes his deep love for Mary, whom he cannot meet. He is suffering greatly as a result.
Item Notes
6 (8-line) verses sung. The song was composed by Ailean Dall MacDhubhghaill b. circa 1750
See:
'Sàr-obair nam Bàrd Gaelach' (MacKenzie, 1907 ed.) p. 328
'Scottish Tradition' 13: Calum & Annie Johnston - Songs, Stories & Piping From Barra (The School of Scottish Studies) (this is an audio series)
'An t-Òranaiche' (G. Mac na Ceàrdadh) p. 496
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - Edinburgh
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel