The Ireland national anthem, “The Soldier’s Song” (Amhrán na bhFiann), celebrates the resilience and unity of the Irish nation. Below are the original lyrics in Irish and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: The Soldier’s Song (Amhrán na bhFiann)
- Written Date: 1907
- Lyricist: Peadar Kearney
- Composer: Patrick Heeney
- Official Adoption Date: 1926
Original Lyrics in Irish
Sinne Fianna Fáil
Atá faoi gheall ag Éirinn,
Buíon dár slua
Thar toinn do ráinig chugainn,
Faoi mhóid bheith saor.
Sean tír ár sinsir feasta
Ní fhágfar faoin tíorán ná faoin tráill
Anocht a théam sa bhearna bhaoil,
Le gean ar Ghaeil chun báis nó saoil
Le gunna scréach faoi lámhach na bpiléar
Seo libh canaig’ Amhrán na bhFiann.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Ireland national anthem English version. “The Soldier’s Song” reflects the pride and unity of Ireland. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Soldiers are we,
Whose lives are pledged to Ireland;
Some have come
From a land beyond the wave.
Sworn to be free,
No more our ancient sireland
Shall shelter the despot or the slave.
Tonight we man the bearna bhaoil,
In Erin’s cause, come woe or weal;
‘Mid cannon’s roar and rifle’s peal,
We’ll chant a soldier’s song.
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