Oíche Chiúin (Chorale) [*]

                                  Oche chiin, oche Mhic D, Silent night, night of God's son

Cch 'na suan ds araon, Soundly in slumber, the pair together

Ds is dlse 'faire le spis The pair and love, watching with affection

Naon beag gnaoigheal The small bright beautiful child

ceananntais caomh darling little one



Crost, 'na chodhladh go simh. Christ, calmly asleep

Crost, 'na chodhladh go simh. Christ, calmly asleep



Oche chiin, oche Mhic D, Silent night, night of God's son

Aoir ar dts chuala 'n scal; Shepherds first heard the tale

Allelia aingeal ag glaoch. The angels crying out Alleluia

Cantain suairc i ngar is i gcin Lovely chanting near and far



Crost an Slnaitheoir Fin Christ, the saviour himself

Crost an Slnaitheoir Fin Christ, the saviour himself