'Fionnlagh Choinneachain Mac na Bantraich' [Fionnlagh Choinneachain, the widow's son]

Scope and Content

Two versions of tale headed 'Fionnlagh Choinneachain Mac na Bantraich'. Both recorded from Donull MacCuithein [Donald MacQueen], 'Fearann-an-lea' [Fernilea], Isle of Skye. Pages numbered 1-22 and 37-50 combine to form one version, recorded on 1 June 1861. Note on p. 50 states that the reciter heard the story from a miller (Donald MacPhee] in Talisker, Isle of Skye. Pages numbered 23-36 are a version recorded on 21 February 1861, the end of which is found at Coll-97/CW422.

Alternative Form Available

Microfilm: Mic.Dup.1192/3

Archivist's Note

This entry has been verified against the original.

Related Material

See also GB 237 Coll-97/CW422 . See also GB 237 Coll-97/CW112, pp. 29-38 for a transcription of the version recorded on 21 February 1861.

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