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Episode 7

Episode 7 of 11

Niall MacIllEathain is Seonaidh D貌mhnallach a' toirt dhuinn fiosrachadh mu Ch脿irinis. Neil MacLean and John MacDonald with historical information about Carinish, North Uist.

Tha Seonaidh D貌mhnallach ag innse gu mionaideach mu eachdraidh Bl脿r Ch脿irinis agus an t-貌ran ainmeil, A Mhic Iain 'Ic Sheumais a th脿inig 脿s. Tha Niall MacIllEathain a' cuir ris an fhiosrachadh sin is a' falbh cuairt air feadh na sg矛re. Tha e貌las farsaing aige mu chruitean, cleachaidhean is caitheamh-beatha a bh' ann na 貌ige.

John MacDonald gives a detailed account of the Battle of Carinish in 1601 and tells the story behind the well-known song A Mhic Iain 'Ic Sheumais composed during the battle. Neil MacLean adds further detail to that story. He continues onwards through the village giving detailed information about crofts, customs and other anecdotes from his youth.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Feb 2012 10:30

Broadcasts

  • Wed 15 Feb 2012 13:30
  • Wed 15 Feb 2012 22:00
  • Sun 19 Feb 2012 10:30