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Mary MacDonald
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Born Brolas 1789
Died Ardtun 1872
One mile east of Bunessan village standing
above the main road, a square memorial cairn to one Mary MacDonald
A humble gaelic speaking country
woman who lived in the district. She composed the words of the great
hymn "Child in a Manger". She had no knowledge of English and in Gaelic
she composed "Leanabh an Aigh" (child in a manger). The tune is an old
gaelic air that was given the name "Bunessan". We know the song as
"Morning has Broken"
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