Song entitled 'Tàladh Iain Mhuideartaich', 7 April 1869
Scope and Contents
Song entitled 'Tàladh Iain Mhuideartaich' collected from Donul Donullach [Donald MacDonald] Snaoisveall [Sniseabhal/Snishival, Uibhist a Deas/South Uist] age 6, who was able to recite several other songs correctly, including, 'Tormaid Mac mhic ic Ailean', 'Bhean leasaich an stop', 'Laoi na Buileartaich', 'Laoi Fhraoich' and 'Dun Mhic Iain ic Iain'. The song is in praise of John of Moidart and Clan Ranald. Carmichael notes that Donald heard the song from his grandfather and gives the boy's patronymic as 'Donl mac Alastair ic Dhonil ic Dhonll ic Iain ic Dhuail ic Iain ic Raoil Bhornish Uarach', who was originally from Howbig [Tobha Beag/Howbeg].
Dates
- Creation: 7 April 1869
Language of Materials
Gaelic,English
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Series: 68 folios ; 20.5 x 16.5 cm
Physical Location
CW107-121
Physical Location
folio 40r, line 1 to folio 43v, line 4
Bibliography
Subject
- MacDonald, Donald, 1862- (Person)
- MacDonald, John, 1617-1670 (Iain Muideartach | John of Moidart | 12th chief of Clanranald) (Person)
- MacDonald (of Clanranald) (Family)
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
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