The problem with the Irish lyrics of the song is due in part to the translation from the Old Irish to Modern Irish - which itself has undergone major structural changes. The original version, written in the old Gaelic text, differs widely in interpretation as some old Irish words have several different meanings. This, when added to the dialectic differences between the languages as spoken in the four provinces has led to the different versions of the words. The true version is as indicated the Old Irish version. That in noo way takes from the song which is up their with the best.