Céad Míle Fáilte Romhat

This is a traditional Irish-language hymn, frequently used for First Communion and other children's events.

The author and composer are unknown.

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Lead sheet - key of G (melody + guitar chords)

Arranged for SAB choir with piano accompaniment, by Thomas Quigley

PowerPoint slides

Examples

Children's choir with orchestra - produced by RTE:

Trained singer with light backing:

Duet with piano and band - professional recording, excellent for learning the pronunciation:

Lyrics

Céad míle fáilte romhat, a Íosa, a Íosa
Céad míle fáilte romhat, a Íosa
Céad míle fáilte romhat a Shlánaítheoir
Céad míle míle fáilte romhat, 'Íosa, a Íosa

Glóir agus moladh duit, a Íosa, a Íosa
Glóir agus moladh duit, a Íosa
Glóir agus moladh duit, a Shlánaítheoir
Glóir, moladh agus buíochas duit, 'Íosa, a Íosa.

Translation

A hundred thousand welcomes, O Jesus, O Jesus
A hundred thousand welcomes, O Jesus
A hundred thousand welcomes, O Saviour
A hundred thousand welcomes, O Jesus, O Jesus.

Glory and praise to You, O Jesus, O Jesus
Glory and praise to You, O Jesus
Glory and praise to You, O Savior
Glory and praise and thanks to You, O Jesus, O Jesus.

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