Silent, Oh Moyle/Caislen Na Nr

The verses are by Irish poet and lyrist Thomas Moore (1779-1852). “Erin“ is Ireland and “Lir’s lonely daughter“, is one of the three daughters of the Sea King, Lir, who were turned into swans by the king’s second wife. The poem leads into one of the greatest Irish melodies, Caisleán Na Nór (“The Golden Castle“ - heaven). Silent, oh Moyle, be the roar of thy water, Break not, ye breezes, your chain of repose, While, murmuring mournfully, Lir’s lonely daughter Tells to the night-star her tale of woes. When