An Dubh-ghleannach
Date
14 October 1953
Track ID
40954
Part 1
Track Information
Original Tape ID
Summary
This is a song in praise of the boat 'An Dubh-ghleannach'. This boat was at one stage the launch for the MacDonalds of Glen Alladale before being taken to serve the people of Eigg. Eventually it sank off the island.
Item Notes
2 verses sung with the refrain following each verse. Recorded at the National Mòd in Oban in 1953.
Recording Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Kilmore and Kilbride
Village/Place - Oban
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good