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Enya and her haunting Irish (Gaelic) rendition of Christmas carol “Silent Night” (“Oíche Chiúin”).
Irish singer Enya’s Christmas songs and albums are among our favorites but this Celtic-inspired version of the carol is just beautiful.
You can find the full lyrics for the Irish (Gaelic) “Silent Night” from Enya below, as well as a translation.
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Enya’s “Silent Night” Irish (Gaelic) lyrics
Oíche chiúin, oíche Mhic Dé Silent Night, Holy Night,
Cách 'na suan, dís ar aon All is calm, all is bright,
Dís is dílse 'faire le spéis Round yon Virgin, mother and child,
Naíon beag, leanbh ceansa 'gus caomh Holy infant so tender and mild, Críost, 'na chodladh go sámh Sleep in heavenly peace,
Críost, 'na chodladh go sámh Sleep in heavenly peace.
Oíche chiúin, oíche Mhic Dé Silent Night, Holy Night,
Aoirí ar dtús chuala 'n scéal Shepherds pray at the sight.
Allelúia aingeal ag glaoch Glory streams from heaven afar
Cantain suairc i ngar is i gcéin Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah
Críost an Slánaitheoir Féin Christ the Savior is born
Críost an Slánaitheoir Féin Christ the Savior is born.
Oíche chiúin, oíche Mhic Dé Silent Night, Holy Night,
Cách 'na suan, dís ar aon All is calm, all is bright,
Dís is dílse 'faire le spéis Round yon Virgin, mother and child,
Naíon beag, leanbh ceansa 'gus caomh Holy infant so tender and mild,
Críost, 'na chodladh go sámh Sleep in heavenly peace,
Críost, 'na chodladh go sámh Sleep in heavenly peace.
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What is your favorite Irish Christmas carol? Let us know in the comments section, below.
* Originally published in 2017.
