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An t-Iorram Niseach

Date March 1955
Track ID 29197
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1955.7.A1

Original Tape ID

SA1955.007

Summary

Story about a feud between the MacLeods and the Morrisons.

Neil MacLeod, Niall Odhar, the bastard uncle of Torquil Dubh, attacked the Morrisons of Ness on the Habost moor, but was defeated. The Morrisons took refuge in Dùn Èisdean. Some time later, the MacLeods returned, and a Morrison was shot with a MacLeod arrow. He died as a result. MacLeod pursued the Morrisons to the Mainland. This is when 'an t-Iorram Niseach', a rowing song, was composed. It is recited here.

Item Notes

Song is recited.

Item Subject/Person

Niall Odhar [MacLeod, Neil]

Recording Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Island - Lewis

Item Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Island - Lewis

Language

English, Gaelic

Genre

Song Story Verse

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good