For long ages, ere Viking, Norman, Or English invaders found these shores, Luimneach was peopled mainly By the doughty Celtic race – Nor needed an English gratuitous charter To found this ancient place. For herein in earlier times lived Traders skilled craftsmen, also people Of great culture and profound learning With those of great valour and renown. Oh! Luimneach, you were a prime centre then, Long before the English came to town!