Dun Do Shuil
Maura O'Connell Lyrics

The lyrics of "Dun Do Shuil" by Maura O'Connell are sung in Irish Gaelic and translated to English, the song is about a lover who is longing for their beloved who is away, referring to their eyes as the gateway to their soul. The singer begs her love to close their eyes and think of her whenever they miss her because by doing so they will find their way back to her. She assures her love that they will get a piece of land when they come back as a returning gift, and there will be heather chicken waiting for them to eat. She then declares that the wind is blowing softly and the green leaves are sitting on the plates, the summer is coming with the sun and heat, and they will get fish tomorrow. The phrase "Dun Do Shuil" translates to "Close your Eyes".

The song "Dun Do Shuil" is a traditional Irish song with an unknown composer, believed to be from Co. Donegal in the north-west of Ireland. Maura O'Connell recorded the song in 1990 on her album "Helpless Heart." It has since been covered by several artists like Clannad, Mary Black, and Eileen Ivers. The song is often performed in traditional Irish sessions and has become a standard in the Irish folk music repertoire.