Ireland's Call: Lyrics, video & meaning of Irish Rugby national anthem

Full lyrics to the Irish Rugby national anthem, plus who wrote it, meaning and more

The Ireland rugby team has been one of the most competitive sides in world rugby over the years, with major players such as Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell and Ronan O'Gara all lining out in the famous green jersey.

Ahead of games, the anthem Ireland's Call gets the players and fans psyched up, ready for battle.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know, including the full lyrics, videos, who wrote it and the meaning of the song.

An abridged version of Ireland's Call is sung ahead of Ireland rugby matches, with the first verse followed by two renditions of the chorus. You can see the lyrics for that version below.

Come the day and come the hour,
Come the power and the glory,
We have come to answer our country's call
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

Ireland, Ireland!
Together standing tall,
Shoulder to shoulder,
We'll answer Ireland's Call!

Ireland, Ireland!
Together standing tall,
Shoulder to shoulder,
We'll answer Ireland's Call!
We'll answer Ireland's Call!

Come the day and come the hour,
Come the power and the glory,
We have come to answer our country's call,
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

Chorus
Ireland, Ireland!
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We'll answer Ireland's call!

From the mighty Glens of Antrim
From the rugged hills of Galway
From the walls of Limerick and Dublin Bay
From the four proud provinces of Ireland

(Chorus)

Hearts of steel and heads unbowing
Vowing never to be broken
We will fight, until we can fight no more,
For the four proud provinces of Ireland.

Ireland, Ireland

Side by side, we stand like brothers,
One for all and all together,