He had to receive help from the minister of Lismore , Donald MacNicol , with transcriptions .
Duncan Ban 's native region had no school and he remained illiterate throughout his life and kept his work by memory .
Duncan Ban had to receive help from the minister of Lismore , Donald MacNicol , with transcriptions .
Duncan Ban 's native region had no school and he remained illiterate throughout his life and kept his work by memory .