Caithris agus tiodhlacadh.
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Date
26 April 1968
Track ID
27767
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Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1968.78.A8+B1
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Summary
Wakes and funerals.
In the contributor's youth, when someone died, a light was left beside the body all night. None of the household went to bed on the night of a death. Neighbours came in to keep mourners company. The Bible was read quietly.
In Islay, there is piping and drinking at wakes. Discussion on whether rings, etc. should be buried with a body. Coffins were not carried in Jura.
Item Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Jura
Island - Jura
Recording Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Jura
Island - Jura
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good