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Children's Fiction Country & Ethnic

Luran and the Mermaid

as told by Mickey MacNeil

edited by Shamus Y. MacDonald

illustrated by Eimilidh Dhòmhnallach

Publisher
Bradan Press
Initial publish date
Sep 2021
Category
Country & Ethnic
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781988747897
    Publish Date
    Sep 2021
    List Price
    $15.99

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Description

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…

About the authors

Mickey MacNeil is a generous tradition bearer with a gentle manner. His people came from the Isle of Barra in Scotland over 200 years ago. He was raised on a small farm in Jamesville, Victoria County, Cape Breton. He still lives there, in a house where visitors receive a warm and inviting welcome. Gaelic is his first language and this is his first book.

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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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