{"id":18241,"date":"2023-09-01T06:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T04:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=18241"},"modified":"2023-08-31T15:54:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T13:54:48","slug":"irish-thanksgiving-blessings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-thanksgiving-blessings\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish Thanksgiving Blessings &#038; Toasts 2023 + Choctaw-Nation Tale"},"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;}<\/style>\n<p>Irish blessings for thanksgiving are the perfect way to share your gratitude this thanksgiving with family and friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\">meaningful Irish blessings<\/a><\/strong> are centered around gratitude, friendship and prosperity for the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are universal in their meaning, but can hold a special place in the hearts of those with Irish heritage and Irish interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Blessings will make a wonderful and unique addition to your Thanksgiving Day festivities this year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Thanksgiving is an American tradition that is not celebrated in Ireland, Ireland has its own thanksgiving story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to discover the very special bond between Ireland and the Choctaw-Nation.<\/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\">Traditional Irish Blessings&nbsp;<\/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-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving.jpg\" alt=\"A country lane in Ireland in Fall. \" class=\"wp-image-18254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving-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 country lane in Ireland in Fall. \" class=\"wp-image-18254 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-traditional-blessing-Thanksgiving-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Irish Blessing (Photo: walshphotos via Depositphotos, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous of all Irish blessings is May the Road Rise to Meet You. It is also simply called &ldquo;The Irish Blessing&rdquo;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meaningful words in this short blessing offer love and protection to those we care about on their journey through life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is well liked and used on many occasions in Ireland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Discover more about the meaning and usage of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/may-the-road-rise-to-meet-you\/\">May the Road Rise to Meet You<\/a><\/strong> in our detailed guide.)&nbsp;<\/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, <\/em><em><br><\/em><em>May God hold you in the palm of His hand<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish translation of this blessing is as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Go n-&eacute;ir&iacute; an b&oacute;thar leat, <br>Go raibh an ghaoth go br&aacute;ch ag do ch&uacute;l, <br>Go lonra&iacute; an ghrian go te ar d&rsquo;aghaidh, <br>Go dtite an bh&aacute;isteach go m&iacute;n ar do ph&aacute;irceanna, <br>Agus go mbuailimid le ch&eacute;ile ar&iacute;s, <br>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Thanksgiving Blessings for Family and Friends<\/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-Thanksgiving-blessings.jpg\" alt=\"A festive table place setting.\" class=\"wp-image-18262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessings-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessings-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessings-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-Thanksgiving-blessings.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A festive table place setting.\" class=\"wp-image-18262 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessings.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessings-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessings-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessings-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-Thanksgiving-blessings.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A decorative table place setting. (Photo: alexraths via Depositphotos, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate with those who we care about. Those loved ones both near and far are in our thoughts at this special time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These blessings express gratitude for all the things we are glad to have in our lives including the cherished bonds of friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Blessings are also a nice way to rekindle the connections with Ireland throughout the year and not just for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/who-is-st-patrick\/\">St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day<\/a><\/strong> on March 17.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May love and laughter light your days,<\/em><br><em>And warm your heart and home.<\/em> <br><em>May good and faithful friends be yours,<\/em><br><em>Wherever you may roam.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May God be with you and bless you,<\/em><br><em>May you see your children&rsquo;s children,<\/em><br><em>May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May the love and protection<\/em><br><em>Saint Patrick can give<\/em><br><em>Be yours in abundance<\/em><br><em>As long as you live.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>An old Irish recipe longevity:<\/em><br><em>Leave the table hungry.<\/em><br><em>Leave the bed sleepy.<\/em><br><em>Leave the bar thirsty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May the roof above us never fall in,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>And may we friends gathered below never fall out.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Always remember to forget<\/em><br><em>The troubles that pass away<\/em><br><em>But never forget to remember<\/em><br><em>The blessings that come each day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Grant me a sense of humor, Lord,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>The saving grace to see a joke,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>To win some happiness from life,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>And pass it on to other folks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also give thanks and celebrate the bonds of friendship with these<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessings-friendship\/\">Irish blessings for friends<\/a><\/strong>.<\/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\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful selection of leaves. \" class=\"wp-image-18258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thanksgiving-blessings-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\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A colorful selection of leaves. \" class=\"wp-image-18258 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thanksgiving-blessings-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\/Thanksgiving-blessings-from-Ireland.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A colorful selection of leaves. (Photo: shmeljov vai Depositphotos, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>St. Patrick&rsquo;s Breastplate is a prayer that originates from an old hymn. It can also be integrated into a blessing before a meal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Christ be with me<\/em><br><em>Christ before me,<\/em><br><em>Christ behind me,<\/em><br><em>Christ in me,<\/em><br><em>Christ beneath me,<\/em><br><em>Christ above me,<\/em><br><em>Christ on my right,<\/em><br><em>Christ on my left,<\/em><br><em>Christ when I lie down,<\/em><br><em>Christ when I sit down,<\/em><br><em>Christ when I arise,<\/em><br><em>Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,<\/em><br><em>Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,<\/em><br><em>Christ in every eye that sees me,<\/em><br><em>Christ in every ear that hears me.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related articles: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-prayer-blessings\/\">Irish Prayer blessings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Thanksgiving Toasts<\/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-Thanksgiving-blessing.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of trees in Dublin during Fall.\" class=\"wp-image-18270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessing-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessing-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-Thanksgiving-blessing.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Aerial view of trees in Dublin during Fall.\" class=\"wp-image-18270 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessing.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessing-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessing-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-Thanksgiving-blessing-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-Thanksgiving-blessing.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Aerial view of trees in Dublin during Fall.  (Photo: luciann.photograph via Shutterstock, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving celebrations inevitably involve raising a glass with a toast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <em>Sl&aacute;inte<\/em> or &ldquo;Health&rdquo; is the most well known Irish toast, there are plenty of others as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some short Irish toasts that can enhance any Thanksgiving meal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Good times, good friends,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Good health to you&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>And the luck of the Irish in all that you do.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May you know nothing but happiness<\/em><br><em>From this day forward.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wherever you go and whatever you do,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>May the luck of the Irish be there with you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow,<\/em><br><em>And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>May your pockets be heavy&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>And your heart be light,<\/em><br><em>May good luck pursue you&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Each morning and night.&nbsp;<\/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-blessings-for-Thanksgiving.jpg\" alt=\"The golden light of fall amongst the trees. \" class=\"wp-image-18266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-for-Thanksgiving.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-for-Thanksgiving-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-for-Thanksgiving-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-for-Thanksgiving-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-for-Thanksgiving.jpg.webp\" alt=\"The golden light of fall amongst the trees. \" class=\"wp-image-18266 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-for-Thanksgiving.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-for-Thanksgiving-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-for-Thanksgiving-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Irish-blessings-for-Thanksgiving-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-for-Thanksgiving.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The golden light of fall amongst the trees. (Photo: estudiosaavedra via Depositphotos, text added via Canva.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of every celebration, there will probably be a few goodbyes. Here are some memorable ways to wish someone <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-farewell-blessings\/\">farewell with Irish blessings<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Irish Choctaw-Nation Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland suffered from a devastating famine resulting from failed potato crops in the mid 19th century. This was known as the Great Famine (1845-1851).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This resulted in widespread starvation and suffering as most of the Irish population relied on the potato crop as their main food source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1847, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.choctawnation.com\/biskinik\/born-through-a-donation-175-years-ago-the-choctaw-irish-bond-remains-strong-today\/#:~:text=Choctaw%2DIrish%20Bond,-In%20March%20of&amp;text=The%20Choctaw%20people%20had%20received,the%20City%20of%20New%20York.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choctaw-Nation<\/a> based in Oklahoma heard about the terrible suffering that the people of Ireland were enduring as a result of the famine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They collected $170 dollars, which at the time was a considerable sum of money to send to the starving Irish in their time of need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unforgettable act of kindness and generosity has been remembered down through the generations in Ireland.&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\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine.jpg\" alt='\"Kindred Spirits\" in Bailick Park, Midleton, County Cork.' class=\"wp-image-18249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine-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\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine.jpg.webp\" alt='\"Kindred Spirits\" in Bailick Park, Midleton, County Cork.' class=\"wp-image-18249 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine-728x546.jpg.webp 728w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kindred-Spirits-Choctaw-Nation-Ireland-Great-Famine.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>&ldquo;Kindred Spirits&rdquo; in Bailick Park, Midleton, County Cork. (Photo: Letsgoireland.com)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A beautiful stainless steel feather monument in Bailick Park, Midleton, County Cork commemorates this act of generosity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is known as &ldquo;Kindred Spirits&rdquo; and was created by the artist Alex Pentek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sculpture honores connection between the Choctaw-Nation and the Irish people and the deep gratitude of the Irish people to the Choctaw ancestors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Blessings for Thanksgiving FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in Ireland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, traditionally Thanksgiving Day is not celebrated in Ireland. 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