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Thread #55092   Message #859941
Posted By: GUEST,Philippa
06-Jan-03 - 01:39 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Gaelic Skye Leaving Song
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Gaelic Skye Leaving Song
could it be one of the songs by Màiri Mhòr?

background info (in Gaelic)
same info also at http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/gaelic/grd/bard/poets/mairimhor.html

It may be Soraidh le Eilean a' Cheò - interesting that this contribution, with English translation, comes from Marion Cohen of Israel*. there is audial at the site, so I hope this is the song that is wanted.
I think "Soraidh leis an àite" might be a possibility also, but I haven't seen those lyrics on the internet.

Màiri Mhòr nan Òran, born in Skye 1821, became famous for her songs in support of land rights.
click here for a translation of her Luchd na Beurla
* A Russian woman who speaks fluent Gaelic has songs posted at http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/~1999-vs/Orain/