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Tha an Ceò A-nis air Dòmhlachadh

Date August 1953
Track ID 9825
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1953.139.B9

Original Tape ID

SA1953.139

Summary

This song mourns the death of boys who were drowned when their 13-foot boat sank near Portnahaven.

The contributor gives some information about the tragedy.

Item Notes

Four verses sung; each has eight lines. Transcribed in the School of Scottish Studies.

Item Location

County - Argyllshire

Parish - Kilchoman

Island - Islay

Village/Place - Portnahaven

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Fair