The words of this hymn are based on a Middle Irish poem. which was translated into English by Eleanor Hull. Since 1919, it has been paired to an Irish folk tune “Slane”. This lovely hymn works ...

St. Patrick's Breastplate is a Christian hymn whose original old Irish lyrics were traditionally attributed to Saint Patrick and his Irish ministry in the 5th century. It is written in the style ...

The words of this hymn are based on a Middle Irish poem. which was translated into English by Eleanor Hull. Since 1919, it has been paired to an Irish folk tune “Slane”. A popular hymn ...

The group was started as the New Irish Choir and Orchestra in 1994 by Irish hymn-writer Keith Getty. We now have a network of several hundred volunteer musicians, working alongside a small group ...

This verse reflects the deep love and patriotism felt by many Irish Catholics towards their country, which has a long and storied history of conflict and turmoil. The hymn implores Mary to ...