Cruachan Ard Ri Na Heirann Lyrics

Ard Ri Na Heirann Lyrics

A tale of honor I will now tell



About a man, strong and true



Brian Boru was his name



And through his deeds a nation grew



He was born in a time of bondage



The viking raiders claimed his lands



His hatred grew when he saw his mother



Killing by vicious viking hands







His brother Mahon strived for peace



Brian knew it would never come



The vikings have us by the throat!



They kill our children just for



Boru left with a group of men



They rode into the fading light



He would attack the many viking camps



And vanish in the dark of night







Brian Boru, our beloved son



Fought the Dane, he fought and won



Losy his life at eighty eight



Death by a viking blade was his fate







Brian Boru, our last Ard Ri



Led the Gael to victory



Could not stand his countries plight



He removed the vikings from his sight







Malachy, the king of Meath, with Brian face to face



They both agreed that Brian should take



The monarchy of the Gaelic race



Brian had much word to do



To heal the wounds of Danish reign



He planned a massive call to arms



To remove the last of the Dane







To Clontarf Brian's army marched



To give the Dane their final fight



The army charged with swords help high



The viking line was soon in sight



The battle rages for many hours



And many fine warriors fell



But victory was always ours



The Gaelic might could not be quelled







Brian Boru, our beloved son



Fought the Dane, he fought and won



Losy his life at eighty eight



Death by a viking blade was his fate







Brian Boru, our last Ard Ri



Led the Gael to victory



Could not stand his countries plight



He removed the vikings from his sight