MacDonald, Duncan, c1785-1873
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Song entitled 'Laoi Dhiairmaid', 6 April 1869
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW107/42
Scope and Contents
Song entitled 'Laoi Dhiairmaid' probably collected from Duncan MacDonald, [Donnachadh Mac an TÃ illear], from Snaosveall [Sniseabhal/Snishival, Uibhist a Deas/South Uist], which Duncan had heard from his father. The song is a conversation between Diarmaid and Grainne, in which Grainne tries to persuade Diarmaid not to go off to battle. Carmichael notes 'Reciter a smart little man sor[e]ly inflicted with rhumatism. Has a clear blue eye & an intelligent face'. Text has been scored through...
Dates:
6 April 1869
Story entitled 'Bhrithinn Chaorain', 7 April 1869
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Identifier: Coll-97/CW107/45
Scope and Contents
Story entitled 'Bhrithinn Chaorainn' ['An Bhruidhean Chaorthuinn' or 'An Bruighean Caorthuin'] collected from Don[u]l Donull[ach] [Donald MacDonald] age 80, who had learned it from his father. In the story the Fenians are trapped by the Lochlannaich [Vikings] in a house until Fionn sings a Fenian charm which is heard by Diarmaid and Caoilte who come to rescue them. Text has been scored through as if to indicate it has been transcribed elsewhere.
Dates:
7 April 1869
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