The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #170566   Message #4125113
Posted By: michaelr
03-Nov-21 - 07:09 PM
Thread Name: Lyr ADD Mná na Éireann (The Women of Ireland)
Subject: Lyr Req: Mná na Éireann (The Women of Ireland)
I came across an announcement for a new CD today. "Two versions of Mná na hÉireann are included, described in the notes as the most politically incorrect song of its time. Often sung by female singers, two verses are normally omitted because of their blatantly misogynistic attitude. As a courtesy to delicate ears these verses are omitted in the opening track on the CD; the full version is given in the final track."

Mudcatter Philippa added 12 verses of lyrics on this thread, but provides translation for only three, with the comment "The beautiful air belies the message."

Of course I'm intrigued. Can anyone provide a complete translation, please?