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Keishmul Castle was the stronghold of the MacNeils of Barra. it was built in the 13th century and still stands, much visited and photographed, today. Marjorie Kennedy-Fraser, who collected the Gaelic words from Mrs M Maclean and the tune from Mary MacDonald, put the words into English whilst preserving the original for all time. What a noble, stirring melody and atmospheric lines! You can almost see the women and families on the hillside watching for the return of their menfolk in an open boat across the unruly water.
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Lyrics
High upon the Bennochie,
On a day of days, seaward I gaze
Watching Keishmul's galley sailing.
Far lee far loh, far lee far loh.
Bravely now, for home she battles
'Gainst the hurtling waves. No hoop nor yards,
Anchor cable nor tackle has she.
Far lee far loh, far lee far loh.
Now, at last, 'gainst wind and tide,
They've brought her to 'neath Keishmul's walls,
Keishmul’s castle of ancient glory.
Far lee far loh, far lee far loh.
Here's red wine and feast for heroes;
And harping too, and many a song
For those young and daring heroes.
Far lee far loh, far lee far loh.
On a day of days, seaward I gaze
Watching Keishmul's galley sailing.
Far lee far loh, far lee far loh.
Bravely now, for home she battles
'Gainst the hurtling waves. No hoop nor yards,
Anchor cable nor tackle has she.
Far lee far loh, far lee far loh.
Now, at last, 'gainst wind and tide,
They've brought her to 'neath Keishmul's walls,
Keishmul’s castle of ancient glory.
Far lee far loh, far lee far loh.
Here's red wine and feast for heroes;
And harping too, and many a song
For those young and daring heroes.
Far lee far loh, far lee far loh.
Feter
Ahhhhh Gaelic song ...nothing like such songs
I love the heart sound of the these ..you ve
done an awesome job with singing and the whistle
very very nice Sir ....wow so impressed by all
means ..thnx alot for sharin such sweetness !!!!