| Sgioba Luaidh Inbhirchluaidh Gaelic Waulking Song Group |
| �S trom an d�readh |
| This song commemorates the massacre on the Island of Eigg, said to have taken place in the sixteenth century, part of the ongoing feud between MacLeod and Clanranald. Our version is close to the one in Hebridean Folksongs II p90. We use it as part of our Feuds, Fights and Fairies song series. |
| E ho a ho �S trom an d�readh H� hoireann o �S trom an d�readh E ho a ho �S trom an d�readh. Ch� mi R�m is Eig� is Ile Far na rinn MacLe�id an d�obhail: Dh�irt e fuil �s gun d�chaisg e iotadh. Ch� mi Uidhist na fear fialaidh Far an deanar an Fh�ill Mh�cheil. Ch� mi Canaidh an t�r �seal. C� n� mire? C� n� s�gradh? C� n� �n gunna caol a ghi�lan? |
Weary is the climbing. I see Eigg and Rum and Islay where MacLeod wrought destruction: he spilled blood and slaked his thirst. I see Uist of the generous people where they keep the Feast of St Michael. I see Canna, the low-lying land. Who will be cheerful? Who will make merry? Who will carry the slender gun? |