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Oran Coire a Cheathaich

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place in Gaelic literature

  • An overview of the Irish language
    In Celtic literature: Developments of the 18th century

    …Praise of Ben Dorain) and Oran Coire a Cheathaich (“Song of the Misty Corrie”). His most famous love song is addressed to his wife, Màiri.

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