Cumha Iain Ghairbh Ratharsaigh
Contributors
Unknown Person
Date
1984
Track ID
91358
Part 1
Track Information
Original Tape ID
Summary
A lament for John Garve MacLeod of Raasay. The poet will never be able to sing a happy song again. Though the anchor of the boat was strong, the sea was stronger.
Item Notes
Recorded at the National Mòd. John Garve MacLeod was drowned in April 1671. He was returning from Lewis after attending a christening feast in the house of the Earl of Seaforth when his galley sank in a storm.
Item Subject/Person
Iain Garbh mac Ghille Chaluim Ratharsaigh
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Inverness and Bona
Village/Place - Inverness
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good