Cruachan [kroo-a-han or also kroo-an] is a heavy metal heavy metal music band from Dublin, Ireland that has been active since the 1990s. They have been acclaimed as having "gone the greatest lengths of anyone in their attempts to expand" the genre of folk metal. The band named themselves after the archaeological site of Rathcroghan in Ireland also known as Cruachan. [read more] - March To Cluain Tairbh
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- Summoning Of The Sidhe
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- The Gael
I hear you calling Your voice so fair I reach out to touch you But know you're not thereThe summer is ending Clouds darken the sky As the rain starts to fall I weep and I cryNo more can I see you Now you have passed...
- 1000 Years
As I look out across the sea I stand proud but am I free? A thousand years have come and gone I have won, I will go on Stand firm against the storm I cannot see it but it will come And with the ghosts of a million...
- Erinsong
I am the wind that blows over the sea I am the wave of the ocean I am the murmur of the billows I am the ox of the seven combats I am a vulture on the rock I am a ray of the sun I am the fairest of plants I am a wild...
- Lament For The Wild Geese
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- Ard Ri Na Heirann
A tale of honor I will now tell About a man, strong and true Brian Boru was his name And through his deeds a nation grew He was born in a time of bondage The viking raiders claimed his lands His hatred grew when he...
- Michael Collins
A volunteer in his nations struggle Another soldier in the G.P.O. The rising failed - our leaders captured The English grip would not let go But Michael would return to lead us In our fight to re-claim our lands The...
- Viking Slayer
I watch the sky turning black And know the time is fast approaching My clan they all look to me I turn away, I face the ocean In the dark I see a fleet of long-ships on the horizon Again the Vikings come, to this land...
- Some Say The Devil Is Dead
Some say the devil is dead, the devil is dead, the devil is dead Some say the devil is dead, and buried in Killarney More say he rose again, more say he rose again More say he rose again and joined the British Army...
- Pagan
A scourge on the world from the earliest days Christ, his church and his sinister ways Starter of wars, Instigator of crimes Despoiler of cultures, Destroyer of mindsMore people have died in the name of Christ Than...
- The Fall Of Gondolin
The most beautiful city built on the middle-earth It's splendour was highly acclaimed The Noldor Elf grew mighty and strong In the land were Turgon Reigned Then Tuor was sent by Ulmo The lord of the ocean and sea To...
- 1014 A.D.
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- Tain Bo Cuailgne
I see a battle-A blonde man,with much blood about his belt,and a hero-halo 'Round his head,whole hosts he will destroy.His jaws are settled in a snarl,he wears a looped, red tunic,in thousands you will yield your...
- To Moytura We Return
On the day of the De Danann rule,Breas ruled the pagan lands.He led his people as a fool,under the shadow of Balors hand.The Tuatha De lived a life of pain,in body and spirit their weakness grew,as though their battle...
- To Invoke The Horned God
He holds a twisted torc in his hand,the forests are his ruling land."Great god Cernunnos, return to Earth again,come at my call and show thyself to men,sheperd of goats, upon the wild hills way,lead thy lost flock...
- The First Battle Of Moytara
They came here when the sun was high.The sea was calm to meet them.From out of the wind above the hills.Come a fleet of godly men.Borne on strong winds from the otherworld.Shrouded by magical mists-The Tuatha De...
- Cuchulainn (The Hound Of Culann)
The Hound of Culann, The Hound of Ulster,He is of the otherworld,His father is God Lugh Lamheada,His mother Dectire is mortal.Culann the smith was holding a feast,For the Ard Ri Conchobhar,His mighty Hound had been...
- Exiles
Loneliness was all she knew,Because of her God sent beauty.Evil and carnage were sure to ensure,Her death was Conchobars duty.The high king Conchobar would not dare,So he did her away from his people."Deirdre will...
- Ossian's Return
The sky was grey and leaden,Wolves howling on the wind.Above the land of Tír Na n-ÓgThe ancient calm still reigned."I long to stand on my home shore",Said Ossian in a glare."But Ossian love, the is your home",Said...
- Ride On
True, you ride the finest horse I've ever seen,Standing sixteen, one or two,with eyes wide and green,And you ride the horse so well,hands light to the touch,I could never go with youno matter how I wanted...
- Horned God
He holds a twisted torque in his hands,The forests are his ruling lands.Great God Cernunnos, return to earth again,Come at my call and show thyself to men.Shepherd of goats upon the wild hills way,Lead thy lost flock...
- Bloody Sunday
Remember well the 30th of January,The feeling of dread that was in the air.The people marched for their right to equality,They only wanted to be treated fair.Shots were fired my a mindless military,The people ran they...
- Spancill Hill
- Death Of A Gael
A warrior so proud of the woman by his side,His faithful heart would take no other bride,For three years they lived,midst the forests of the land,Strong and proud was the loveof this woman and manLike the sky high...
- Susie Moran
Life for you it was not easy,And at times was so unfair.In a time when works was scarce,Many burdens were yours to bear.You bore the brunt of grief,When Patrick left the earth.Such a tragedy to happen,To a child 4...
- Rocky Road
In the merry month of June,from me home I started,Left the girls of Tuam nearly broken-hearted,Saluted father dear, kissed me darlin' mother,Drank a pint of beerMy grief and tears to smother.Then off to reap the...
- Children Of Lir
In a time of myth and magic,lived a man of timeless power,Lir was his name,but his temper had turned sour.He would not be king of the land,Bov Dearg was chosen instead.Lir would pay no tribute to him,And secretly...
- Celtica (Voice Of The Morrigan)
On the ground he lays,His lifeblood drains from him,The battle has been fought,And the fighting now stopped.He scans the battlefield,Oh the bloodshed he can see,So many that have died,And so few who survived.His...
- To Hell Or To Connaught
[bonus song]We fled for our lives on a winter's eve,Cold but unheeded, we left with speed.The roundheads they had come this night,Our gallant people ? But blood in sight.If we were to barter for our lives,We would...
- The Middle Kingdom
We who are old yet fair of face,Thousands of years this world did grace,Beneath the earth away from men,Our Middle Kingdom it lies hidden.With sword in hand and our shields by our sides,We march in hoards we will...
- Is Fuair An Chro¡
Medb; You said you would always be there,You said you would always care,You said you would always be there,You said you would always care,I was nadve and I was wrong,To you, I do not belong!Ailill; Say what you want...
- The Fianna
When evening in Eireann was gray,Before the dawn went away,Their footsteps on hills were heard,On journey long without a word.From wilderland to western shore,Through dragon lair and hidden door,From northern waste to...
- A Druids Passing
See the stone circle on the hilltop,Shining in the light of the moon,See the druid kneel in prayer,Praying because his life will end soon.For fifty years he has walked this earth,For fifty years he has known no...
- Unstabled (Steeds Of Macha)
Roaming, wandering,Left in fields just sauntering.Sold off, slept rough,Kept unstabled and tough.Riding steeds that know not their fate.Forever forward,Bought and sold for pennies.Roaming, wandering...
- Oro Se Do Bheatha Abhaile
[Chorus]Oró, sé do bheatha abhaile,Oró, sé do bheatha abhaile,Oró, sé do bheatha abhaileAnois ar theacht an tsamhraidh.'Sé do bheatha, a bhean ba léanmhar,do ba é ár gcreach tú bheith i ngéibheann,do...
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