Hail na Tri De Danann,

Sons of Brighid,

Sons of Tuirenn,

Brothers of art and skill,

Slaughterers of the Sons of the wolfcub,

Companions of the First Battle of Magh Tuiread

Artificers of the Second Battle of Magh Tuiread.

 

Hail Goibhniu,

Son of Tuirbe Tràghmar, thrower of axes,

Brother of Nuadha and Diancecht,

Sharp his science,

Brewer of mead worth the brewing,

Goad that goes before goad,

Artificer of blade-points,

Not impotent of smelting,

Brazier of the Silver Hand,

Swords and spears for seven years,

Maker of weapons of the three turns,

Cause of keening.

 

Hail Credne,

Helper of the leech,

Anchorer of the Silver Hand,

Rivet of spear, hilt of sword, boss of shield ever-lasting,

Maker of three turns.

 

Hail Luchta,

Son of Lugair,

Grandson of Luachaid,

The perpetrator

Father of Eochaidh,

The opulent one

Shields and javelins without end,

Maker of weapons by the three chippings.

 

© Robert J. Smith, 2023, London