{"id":18070,"date":"2023-08-28T14:50:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T12:50:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=18070"},"modified":"2023-08-28T14:51:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T12:51:01","slug":"irish-farewell-blessings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-farewell-blessings\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish Farewell Blessings &#038; Toasts: Thoughtful Ways to say Goodbye"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>In life there are many farewells. Some are just temporary while others are forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we find ourselves in such a circumstance, it can often be tricky to find the right words to express ourselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly true when it comes to saying goodbye to a family member or friend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When words fail us, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\">meaningful Irish blessing<\/a><\/strong> may help us express our wishes in a very touching way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explores several different types of goodbyes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through death we say our goodbyes to loved ones. Compassionate farewell blessings for&nbsp; bereavements are included in this article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farewell for different reasons, such as travel, relocating or moving jobs are also covered.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as finding appropriate blessings to suit your needs, I hope you will learn about the Irish attitude to farewells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article may contain affiliate links. If you click on one of them, we might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Thanks for your support to help us keep this site running!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Farewell Blessings for Death<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell.jpg\" alt=\"A young couple staring out across the sea towards the setting sun. \" class=\"wp-image-18095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20600'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='600'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A young couple staring out across the sea towards the setting sun. \" class=\"wp-image-18095 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessing-farewell-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A young couple staring out across the sea towards the setting sun. (Photo: 4kclips via Shutterstock, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The death of a family member, friend or colleague can leave us searching for the right words to say.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These simple, yet meaningful blessings can help you convey your feelings of grief and condolences for those left behind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can be spoken or written as Irish memorial sayings on cards or flowers for the deceased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Until we meet again,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>May God hold you in the palm of His hand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ar dheis D&eacute; go raibh a anam d&iacute;lis. <br><\/em>(May his soul be on God&rsquo;s right hand\/rest in peace)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ar dheis D&eacute; go raibh a hanam d&iacute;lis.<br><\/em>(May her soul be on God&rsquo;s right hand\/rest in peace)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,<\/em><br><em>Love leaves a memory no one can steal.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We cannot share this sorrow<\/em><br><em>If we haven&rsquo;t grieved a while.<\/em><br><em>Nor can we feel another&rsquo;s joy<\/em><br><em>Until we&rsquo;ve learned to smile.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Farewell Toasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is traditional to make a toast to the deceased.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is very often with alcoholic drinks, such as a pint of stout or a glass of whiskey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ideas for Irish farewell toasts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Solas Mhic D&eacute; ar a n-anam.<\/em><br>(The Light of the Son of God on their soul)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May peace be within you and may your heart be strong<\/em><br><em>May you find what you&rsquo;re seeking wherever you roam.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At funerals, people also use Irish toasts for a long life. These are some of the most popular Irish toasts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts.jpg\" alt=\"Girl with a bunch of flowers in a field of flowers\" class=\"wp-image-18087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Girl with a bunch of flowers in a field of flowers\" class=\"wp-image-18087 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-toasts.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Girl with a bunch of flowers in a field of flowers. (Photo: alexkich via Shutterstock, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May you be in Heaven,<\/em><br><em>A full half hour&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Before the devil knows you are dead.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May your coffin be made of finest wood&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>From a 100-year-old tree,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>That I&rsquo;ll go plant tomorrow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May you live as long as you want,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>But never want as long as you live.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May the good Lord take a liking to you,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>But not too soon.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life.jpg\" alt=\"Woman blowing dandelion seeds and making a wish.\" class=\"wp-image-18091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Woman blowing dandelion seeds and making a wish.\" class=\"wp-image-18091 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-life.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A wish for a happy life. (Photo: Aleksandr Kirillvia Shutterstock, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Death in Irish Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ireland, traditions and rituals around death have often opted to focus on celebrating the life of the person who has passed away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These have traditionally taken place in the form of wakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-wake\/\">Irish traditional Wake<\/a><\/strong>, friends and family in the local community come to the house of the deceased to pay their respects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a social mourning occasion involving keening, as well as storytelling, music and song.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There would also be plenty of alcohol to mark the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably one reason why there is a saying &ldquo;the only difference between a wedding and a wake is there is one less person&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Games, trickery, mischief and even match making were also all part of Irish Wake.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, wakes are no longer very common in Ireland, but the idea of celebrating the life of the person who dies, remains strong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Irish Celtic belief system, death was seen as a transition to the Otherworld.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On certain days of the year, the boundary connecting the Otherworld and this world would thin enabling contact. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/samhain\/\">festival of Samhain<\/a><\/strong> is one of these times of the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cycle of life, death and rebirth was extremely important to the Celts, and can be seen by the importance of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/celtic-tree-of-life\/\">Celtic Tree of Life Symbol<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Articles:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find more thoughtful Irish blessings related to death on this website. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessings-funeral\/\"><strong>Comforting<\/strong> <strong>Irish Funeral Blessings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-prayer-blessings\/\">Irish Blessing Prayers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover more about <strong>Irish traditions around death <\/strong>and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-prayer-for-the-dead\/\">Irish Prayer for the Dead<\/a><\/strong> in this detailed article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Farewell Blessings for Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who depart for travel, there are Irish Blessings to wish them well on their journey and keep them from harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous of all Irish Blessings is May the Road Rise to Meet You. It is also simply known as &ldquo;The Irish Blessing&rdquo;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can and is used for many different occasions. The wording wishes a person well on their journey, but it can also be interpreted as any new chapter in life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find more about the interpretation of this famous blessing in this article on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/may-the-road-rise-to-meet-you\/\">May the Road Rise to Meet You Blessing Guide<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May the road rise to meet you<\/em>,<br><em>May the wind be at your back<\/em>,<br><em>May the sun shine warm upon your face<\/em>,<br><em>The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>May God hold you in the palm of His hand<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18083 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Irish-Blessing-Farewell.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A hiking trail  in the beautiful Wicklow Mountains.<\/em> <em>(Photo: AllaStasy Via Shutterstock, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the Irish Blessing in Irish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Go n-&eacute;ir&iacute; an b&oacute;thar leat,<\/em><br><em>Go raibh an ghaoth go br&aacute;ch ag do ch&uacute;l,<\/em><br><em>Go lonra&iacute; an ghrian go te ar d&rsquo;aghaidh,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Go dtite an bh&aacute;isteach go m&iacute;n ar do ph&aacute;irceanna,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Agus go mbuailimid le ch&eacute;ile ar&iacute;s,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Go gcoinn&iacute; Dia i mbos A l&aacute;imhe th&uacute;.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Irish blessings related to travel are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May God&rsquo;s blessings always accompany your journey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May you have companions who share with you a part of the way <\/em><br><em>On the long journey through the adventure of life.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May God safely guard your every step, lest you stumble.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May the saints bless and protect you today <\/em><br><em>And may problems keep away from you every step of your way.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May you find the right road that leads you to your destination.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland.jpg\" alt=\"On a boat with a friend in picturesque County Galway. \" class=\"wp-image-18099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland.jpg.webp\" alt=\"On a boat with a friend in picturesque County Galway. \" class=\"wp-image-18099 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Farewell-blessing-from-Ireland.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>On a boat with a friend in picturesque County Galway. (Photo: Karlo Curis via Shutterstock, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel in Irish Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland is a relatively small country, but its population has long been drawn from its shores by a sense of adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most famous early Irish travelers is <strong>Saint Brendan<\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Saint-Brendan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brendan the Navigator<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He lived during the late 5th and early 6th century.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legend has it that he set forth in a boat from the Dingle Peninsula and headed westward into the unknown world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some versions of the story suggest that he may have reached North America and returned to tell the tale.&nbsp; (The British explorer <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tim_Severin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim Severin<\/a> undertook the same journey in the 1970s to prove that it was theoretically possible.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18075 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tom-Crean-Statue-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tom Crean Statue in Annascaul in County Kerry. (Photo: Letsgoireland.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another man from County Kerry took part in epic explorations centuries later, this time to Antartica.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tom_Crean_(explorer)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Crean<\/a> (or Thomas Crean) took part in three Antarctic Explorations in the early 20th century, including Robert Scott&rsquo;s Terra Nova Exploration 1911-1912.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why you will find a charming pub known as the South Pole Inn in Crean&rsquo;s home village of Annascaul in County Kerry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18079 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-South-Pole-inn-Annascaul-Kerry.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The South Pole Inn in Annascaul in County Kerry. (Photo: Letsgoireland.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many great minds also left Ireland, some possibly in need of a cultural exchange.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great writers such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/james-joyce-quotes\/\">James Joyce<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/oscar-wilde-quotes\/\">Oscar Wilde<\/a><\/strong> and George Bernard Shaw, to name but a few, spent long periods outside of Ireland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish farewell for Relocation and New Starts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A farewell marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In life there are many such transitions. Some of the ones that occur most often include moving house, or changing jobs for example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These types of farewells associated with new start and beginnings can bring about a sense of excitement and hope for what lies ahead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There may also be feelings of melancholy, especially for those loved ones left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May misfortune follow you the rest of your life,<\/em><br><em>But never catch up.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May the face of every good news<\/em><br><em>And the back of every bad news<\/em><br><em>Be toward us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May you have the strength to change direction when you can no longer walk the old road.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel-728x546.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18103 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-farewell-blessing-travel.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emigration in Irish Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Irish have left the shores of the Emerald Isle throughout the course of history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Events, such as the Great Famine of 1845-1847, resulted in mass emigration to far off destinations such as the United States and Australia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority left out of desperation or punishment for their criminal activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/best-things-to-do-in-cobh-ireland\/\">Cobh in County Cork<\/a><\/strong> is an example of just one of the locations where many people departed from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the circumstances, most farewells during this time were final ones as loved ones departed to far off places around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully these types of farewells today do not need to be final ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farewells for moving house, leaving a job or relocating to somewhere new can be filled with optimism and excitement for a new chapter in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Farewell Blessings FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Irish Goodbye?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An Irish goodbye is when someone intentionally leaves a social occasion without telling anyone they are departing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The person just slips away unnoticed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this may seem rude to some people, there are some cases where this might be acceptable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason why people opt for an Irish Goodbye is to avoid hurting someone&rsquo;s feelings by leaving early.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Departing in such circumstances avoids confrontation and &ldquo;making a fuss&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover more traditional Irish blessings for different occasions on this website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can mark a special occasion with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-birthday-blessing\/\">birthday blessing<\/a><\/strong> (or a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/happy-birthday-in-irish\/\">birthday blessing in Irish<\/a><\/strong>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also many other life changing events that have wonderful blessings to accompany them. They are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessings-wedding\/\"><strong>Wedding Blessings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-baby-blessings\/\"><strong>Blessings for a New Baby<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessings-for-new-home\/\"><strong>Blessings for a New House<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Special <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-good-morning-blessings\/\">blessings to start your day<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-good-night-blessings\/\">calming blessings to finish your day<\/a><\/strong> are also on the website. Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In life there are many farewells. 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