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An Dubh-ghleannach

Date 14 October 1953
Track ID 40954
Part 1

Track Information

Original Tape ID

MOD 1953 LP29062

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

Song

Collection

BBC

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good