[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< First "Rory Dall" is said to mean "Blind Rory", and was a generic term
for a blind Harper and doesn't point to anyone in particular. >>
For the harpers I know (including folks like Alison & Bill), we recognize two
Rory Dall's: The Irish one (O'Cathain) and the Scottish one (Morison,
Macleod's harper). We also understand that they got confused, since they were
both "Rory" and both blind. I haven't heard that "Rory Dall" was used to
describe ANY blind harper though.
Not to sound rude, and with respect: what source do you have for that?
Because if that is true, I'd like to know! Thank you!
--Cynthia Cathcart
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