Smeòrach Chlann Dòmhnaill
Track Information
Original Track ID
CW0095A.397
Original Tape ID
Summary
In this song, known as 'The Mavis of Clan Donald', the bard praises his own land, describing it as a land of heroes and poets. He goes on to describe the flora and fauna of the area. Clan Donald are praised for their skill and bravery in battle. The bard hopes that Sir James MacDonald comes safely home under the protection of the Son of God.
Item Notes
17 quatrains sung. Each is followed by a full (4-line) chorus. Composed by John MacCodrum.
See:
'Sàr Obair nam Bàrd Gaelach' (MacKenzie) p. 158 (1907 edition)
'The Songs of John MacCodrum' (W. Matheson ed.) p. 44
'The Uist Collection' (Rev. A. MacDonald ed.) p. 82
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Small Isles
Island - Canna
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - North Uist
Island - North Uist
Village/Place - Paible
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Wire
Audio Quality
Good