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A Celtic Journey Silent Night
   
Credits: Gruber & Mohr; translation by John Young; arranged by Downes
   
Appears On: A Celtic Journey
   
Language: Gaeilge (Irish Gaelic)
   
Other Versions: "Silent Night" on Anúna's album Songs For A Celtic Christmas
"Oíche Chúin" on Moya Brennan's album An Irish Christmas
"Oíche Chiúin" on Enya's single Only If...
"Silent Night" on Katie McMahon's album Celtic Christmas
   

Lyrics: English Translation:
   
Oíche chiúin, oíche Mhic Dé Silent night, night of God's son
Cách 'na suan dís araon Everyone is asleep, the pair together
Dís is dílse 'faire le spéis The most faithful pair watching with hope
Naíon beag, leanbh ceansa 'gus caomh A little baby, a mild and gentle child
Críost, 'na chodladh go séimh Christ, calmly asleep
Críost, 'na chodladh go séimh Christ, calmly asleep
   
Oíche chiúin, oíche Mhic Dé Silent night, night of God's son
Aoirí ar dtús chuala 'n scéal Shepherds were first to hear the tale
Allelúia aingeal ag glaoch The angels crying out Alleluia
Cantain suairc i ngar is i gcéin Lovely chanting, near and far
Críost an Slánaitheoir Féin Christ, the savior himself
Críost an Slánaitheoir Féin Christ, the savior himself