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Children's Fiction Country & Ethnic

Luran agus a’ Mhaighdeann-mhara

as told by Migi MacNìll

edited by Seumas Y. Dòmhnallach

illustrated by Eimilidh Dhòmhnallach

Publisher
Bradan Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2022
Category
Country & Ethnic
Recommended Age
8 to 12
Recommended Grade
3 to 7
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781988747910
    Publish Date
    Apr 2022
    List Price
    $15.99

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Long ago, the Gaels brought this folktale from the Isle of Barra, Scotland, to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. A favourite of Cape Breton Gaelic tradition bearer Michael “Mickey” MacNeil, this tale tells the story of Luran, a farmer and fisherman. Luran had cattle, sheep, and horses, and a good boat too. But one thing was bothering him: the fairies kept coming every night and stealing his animals. He didn’t know what to do. But one day when he was out fishing, a mermaid came to his boat… This is the Nova Scotia Gaelic edition.

Bha deagh bhaile aig Luran. Bha beothaichan aige—crodh, caoraich, agus eich. Agus bha deagh bhàta aige cuideachd. Ach bha aon rud ga bhoidreagadh: bha na sìtheanaich a’ tighinn a h-uile oidhche ’s bha iad a’ goid na beothaichean aige! Cha robh fhios aige dè dhèanadh e. Ach latha dhe na lathaichean a bha e ag iasgach, thàinig maighdeann-mhara dhan bhàta…

About the authors

Migi MacNìll's profile page

Seumas Y. Dòmhnallach's profile page

Gaelic artist Emily MacDonald grew up in Cape Breton Island. Her people came from Lochaber, Morar, and the Western Isles of Scotland. She works at the Highland Village Museum in Iona, Cape Breton. She lives in Centreville, where she makes art and enjoys walking in the woods with her dog.

Eimilidh Dhòmhnallach's profile page

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