Oidhche Mhath Leibh Lyrics

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This is a very well known song, and is usually sung at the end of

traditional ceilidhs. We even had a rendition of it last weekend in London

at the ceilidh there! it is called Oidhche mhath leibh, which translates

to "Goodnight to you"

Although the song loses a lot in translation, the English words are

stirring nonetheless.

Seist/Chorus

Soraidh leibh is oidhche mhath leibh,

Oidhche mhath leibh 's beannachd leibh;

Guidheim slainte ghna h bhith mar ribh,

Oidhche mhath leibh 's beannachd leibh.

Translation:

Farewell and goodnight to you,

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let me wish health always to be with you,

Goodnight to you and blessings upon you.

Rann/Verse

Chan eil inneal ciuil a ghleusar

Dhuisgeas smuain mo chleibh gu aoibh

Mar ni duan o bheoil nan caileag,

Oidhche mhath leibh 's beannachd leibh.

Translation:

There is not a musical instrument that is played

Which awakens the thoughts of my heart to joy

As does a song from the lips of the lassies,

Goodnight and blessings upon you.

There's another 5 verses, but I don't have translations for them !

Craig