The Ireland National Anthem - the words in EnglishThe Ireland National Anthem - Below are the words, music and song of this uplifting patriotic anthem in English. The song was originally written in English but was translated into Irish by Liam Ó Rinn. Written by Bulmer Hobson in 1912 Adopted as the Irish National Anthem in 1926
Soldiers are we Some have come Sworn to be free Shall shelter the despot o'er the slave In Erin’s cause, come woe or weal (well) We’ll chant a soldier’s song The original song was an Irish rebel song, coaxing all Irish men to participate in the struggle to end the hegemony - despot over slave - of the English - Saxon foe The song alludes to earlier rebellions and to the support from other lands - beyond the wave.. Following are the complete lyrics in English.
The Soldier's SongWe’ll sing a song, a soldier’s song With cheering rousing chorus As round our blazing fires we throng The starry heavens o’er us Impatient for the coming fight And as we await the morning’s light Here in the silence of the night We’ll chant a soldier’s song Soldiers are we... In valley green, on towering crag Soldiers are we... Sons of the Gael! Men of the Pale! Soldiers are we... Leave the Ireland National Anthem and return Home
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