Ireland's been exploited for hundreds of years

Still her people heroically fight on

And will never cease their fight till their country is free

And the last British soldier has finally crossed the seaChorus



Vict'ry will be Ireland's Vict'ry will be hers

Hail Ireland's glorious martyrs

Fought to make their country free

Hail Irelands glorious martyrs

Soon will come their victoryChorus



Karl Marx recognised many years ago

That all contradictions are solved through class struggle

In Ireland the problem's not race or religion

But stems from the oppression of British colonial ruleChorus



Vict'ry will be Ireland's Vict'ry will be hers

Hail Ireland's glorious martyrs

Fought to make their country free

Hail Irelands glorious martyrs

Soon will come their victory



History has shown us time and time again

That imperialism is weak while the people are strong

So don't let the enemy split you with their lies

Recognise the real enemy and strip him of his disguiseChorus



Vict'ry will be Ireland's Vict'ry will be hers

Hail Ireland's glorious martyrs

Fought to make their country free

Hail Irelands glorious martyrs

Soon will come their victory