Cairstìona ni'n Fhraing Mhìcheil Ruaidh

Christina Marley

Ainm Gàidhlig | Gaelic Name Cairstìona NicNìll

Ainm-baistidh | Maiden name MacNeil

Coimhearsnachd | Community Beinn Eòin | Ben Eoin

Siorramachd | County Ceap Breatuinn | Cape Breton

Dualchas | Tradition (Scotland) Barraigh | Barra

Cinn-latha | Dates 1914-1999

10 recordings

Eachdraidh-bheatha | Biography

Tena MacNeil Marley, a descendant of Barra immigrants, grew up in a household where Gaelic tradition was a natural part of daily life. She was the daughter of “Big” Frank MacNeil (1883–1961) and Mary Ann MacIntyre (1890–1974) of Beinn Eoin, Cape Breton County. Their home was a lively gathering place, where visitors could always expect to hear songs, stories, and the customs of the Gael.In 1939, Tena married Russell Earl Marley (1915–1993) of the Sydney area. Together, they had six children.

Claraidhean | Recordings (10)

Ged a sheòl mi air m' aineol 1978-10-12 · Òran | Song

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'Ille dhuinn, hò gù 1978-10-12 · Òran | Song

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Càit an caidil an nighneag a-nochd? 1978-10-12 · Òran | Song

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Mo chridhe trom 's duilich leam 1978-10-12 · Òran | Song

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Oidhche na Bliadhn' Ùire 1978-10-12 · Cleachdadh | Custom

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'S e mo rùn an t-oighre òg 1980-02-09 · Òran | Song

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Am Fear a Bha ag Obair ann an New Waterford 1980-02-09 · Naidheachd | Story

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Na brògan a bh' aig Alasdair 1980-02-09 · Òran | Song

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Thug mi sgrìob asam 1980-02-09 · Òran | Song

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Ged tha mise seo leam fhìn 1980-02-09 · Òran | Song

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