Silent, Oh Moyle, Caisleán Na Nór

The verses are by Irish poet and lyrist Thomas Moore (17791852). 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 nightstar her tale of woes. When