Aonghas Mac Iain Bhàin.
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Original Track ID
SA1964.85.B4
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Summary
Aonghas mac Iain Bhàin.
Charles Gordon in Askernish had a driver called Colin. He also had a grieve called Aonghas mac Iain Bhàin. None of the lads would stay in their job, as Colin reported everything they said or did to Charles, who then sacked them. One day, some lads were working at the kelp and talking about Colin's habit of carrying tales. Aonghas mac Iain Bhàin told them the next time he was listening, they should start talking about a man found in a barrel of tar, still alive, but unable to make himself understood. If they were to be questioned, they were to deny ever having said such a thing.
Colin carried the tale to Charles, but when Colin questioned them they denied ever having said or heard any such story. Colin had to admit this to Charles. Charles was angry with Colin, and he never again caused problems for the lads.
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - South Uist
Island - South Uist
Village/Place - Askernish
Language
Gaelic
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good