Aiseirigh Iain Ruaidh
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1966.107
Original Tape ID
Summary
The contributor mixes two songs here - 'Aiseirigh Iain Ruaidh' and 'Tha Tighinn Fodham Èirigh'.
'Aiseirigh Iain Ruaidh' is a humorous song by Gilleasbaig na Ciotaig on the 'resurrection' of his friend, Iain Ruadh Pìobaire. The contributor discusses the poet's work.
'Tha Tighinn Fodham Èirigh' was composed in praise of Ailean Mùideartach after he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715.
Item Notes
Recorded between 2-5 December 1966. 6 verses. Additional and varied text available in 'Sàr Obair nam Bàrd Gaelach' (MacKenzie).
Item Subject/Person
Iain Ruadh Pìobaire (John MacQueen of South Uist)
Recording Location
County - Argyllshire
Parish - Tiree
Island - Tiree
Village/Place - West Hynish
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - South Uist
Island - South Uist
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good