{"id":6400,"date":"2022-05-19T09:55:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T07:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=6400"},"modified":"2023-08-03T13:39:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T11:39:19","slug":"irish-blessing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/","title":{"rendered":"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-20::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-20{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-21::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-21{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-22::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-22{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-23::before{padding-top:62.5%; }img#mv-trellis-img-23{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6513 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sun_Beams_blb2002__.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset on a beach with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6513\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20800%20500'%3E%3Crect%20width='800'%20height='500'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Sunset on a beach with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6513 eager-load\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sun_Beams_blb2002__.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sun_Beams_blb2002__.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Photo: blb2002 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessing<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The land of Saints and Scholars has produced a wide range of Irish blessings and prayers, probably one for every event or milestone in life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of whether you are looking for some fitting words to celebrate a joyous celebration, or a sad occasion, searching for an Irish blessing for luck or wondering how to write an Irish blessing, you will find inspiration for an appropriate and authentic Irish blessing that will suit the circumstance here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What are Irish Blessings?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6476 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clover_Leaf_Irish-Blessing_Florin_Ciobanu.jpg\" alt=\"Shamrock leave with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6476\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clover_Leaf_Irish-Blessing_Florin_Ciobanu.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Shamrock leave with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6476 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clover_Leaf_Irish-Blessing_Florin_Ciobanu.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Florin Ciobanu&rsquo;s Images via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Irish blessing is a short phrase, poem or sometimes prayer that wishes good fortune upon those who receive the blessing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some, but not all, include some Irish wit and humor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One common theme found in many traditional Irish blessings is that of protection or keeping one safe. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some blessings, religious references to God&rsquo;s protection and help are included, while other Irish blessing poems focus more on the bonds of friendship and natural imagery. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme of good luck in Irish blessings also reoccurs frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wit in Irish blessings might take some people by surprise, but this kind of joking is a kind of an art form in Ireland and the well-meaning intentions behind it are fully understood. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So don&rsquo;t be caught off guard by some of the more humorous Irish blessings!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>History of the Irish Blessings<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6499 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Friends_Patryk_Kosmider.jpg\" alt=\"Irish castle at sunset with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6499\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Friends_Patryk_Kosmider.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Irish castle at sunset with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6499 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Friends_Patryk_Kosmider.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Patryk_Kosmider via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many of the Irish blessings have religious references, the act of blessing is considerably older than Christianity in Ireland.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many belief systems around the world place great significance on wishing well or harm upon someone.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In ancient Ireland, significant power and influence were attributed to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/celtic-gods-and-celtic-goddesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Celtic Gods and Goddesses<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as the high ranking druids by the Celts. If these deities, or all powerful druids were in your favor, then luck would be upon you and your Celtic blessings would be plentiful.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Christianity arrived in Ireland around the 5th century, the early Christain Church built upon many of the existing aspects of Celtic culture.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, churches were founded on Celtic sacred sites (often connected with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/celtic-tree-of-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>oak trees<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which held particular significance for the Celts).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some Celtic deities, such as the<\/span><b> Irish Goddess Brigid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, (the goddess of healing) is likely to have been integrated into the Christian teachings as <\/span><b>Saint Brigid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although <\/span><b>Saint Patrick <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is credited with creating several blessings, he probably shouldn&rsquo;t receive all the praise, as it is quite plausible that the old Irish blessings predate Christianity in Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the most famous Irish blessing?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6485 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Road_The_irish_prayer_UserGI15633490-1.jpg\" alt=\"Irish countryside with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6485\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Road_The_irish_prayer_UserGI15633490-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Irish countryside with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6485 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Road_The_irish_prayer_UserGI15633490-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: ~UserGI5633490 via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>The Irish Prayer<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is probably the most well-known of all Irish blessings. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the circumstances and the intention of the blessing, it can either be used as a poem, or be recited as an Irish prayer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its widespread popularity, it is known by many different names including:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Irish Prayer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Irish Blessing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the Road Rise up to Meet you<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish Prayer May the Road Rise to Meet You<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish Blessing Prayer May the Road<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Irish Travel Prayer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Irish Travel Blessing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Irish Catholic Blessing<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the Road Rise to Meet You Poem<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the Road Irish Blessing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n                <div class=\"ml-form-embed\" data-account=\"1451834:z8v5q8j9c3\" data-form=\"1342994:q3e2p6\">\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Traditional Irish Blessing &ndash; The Irish Prayer<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Irish blessing prayer text is as follows:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the road rise to meet you<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the wind be at your back<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the sun shine warm upon your face;<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May God hold you in the palm of His hand<\/span><\/i>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The enduring popularity through the generations of this blessing is connected with the simple, yet meaningful imagery and symbolism conjured up by the words.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be seen as an Irish prayer for strength on a journey, and may the wind be always at your back to help you along the way. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it can be seen as an Irish prayer for protection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where did the Irish Blessing come from?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6433 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/May_the_road_rise_to_meet_you_in-_Gaelic_Oleg_Anisimov.jpg\" alt=\"Mountains in Ireland with Irish blessing in Irish lanugage\" class=\"wp-image-6433\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/May_the_road_rise_to_meet_you_in-_Gaelic_Oleg_Anisimov.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Mountains in Ireland with Irish blessing in Irish lanugage\" class=\"wp-image-6433 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/May_the_road_rise_to_meet_you_in-_Gaelic_Oleg_Anisimov.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Oleg Anisimov via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the exact origins of this blessing are unknown, it is thought to have been first written as an Irish Gaelic blessing and only later translated into English. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(It has even provided inspiration for the Irish Blessing Prayer song as you will read below.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blessing is mostly known by its English translation, although this differs slightly in the meaning from the original Irish version. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, one of the main mistranslations is<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go n-&eacute;ir&iacute; an b&oacute;thar leat,&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which literally translates as &ldquo;May the road rise with you&rdquo;. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can best be interpreted as &ldquo;May you prosper along your journey&rdquo;.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Irish Blessing in Gaelic or Irish is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go n-&eacute;ir&iacute; an b&oacute;thar leat&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go raibh an ghaoth go br&aacute;ch ag do ch&uacute;l&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go lonra&iacute; an ghrian go te ar d&rsquo;aghaidh&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go dtite an bh&aacute;isteach go m&iacute;n ar do ph&aacute;irceanna&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agus go mbuailimid le ch&eacute;ile ar&iacute;s,&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go gcoinn&iacute; Dia i mbos A l&aacute;imhe th&uacute;.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">For some tips about the pronunciation, you can look at this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitesize.irish\/blog\/how-to-say-an-irish-blessing-in-irish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">video<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>An Irish Blessing Song<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Irish musician and composer, Phil Coulter composed <em>An Irish Blessing<\/em> song for his album Healing Angel (1999). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the song, <em>An Irish Blessing<\/em> lyrics are narrated by Roma Downey and the background vocals are sung by Aoife N&iacute; Fhearriagh. It is quite a unique Irish prayer song and worth a listen to if you enjoy the blessing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/may-the-road-rise-to-meet-you\/\"><strong>Irish Blessing May the Road Rise to Meet You<\/strong><\/a>, read here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Saint Patrick&rsquo;s Breastplate&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6480 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/St_Patricks_Breastplate_Boris_Breytman.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Church Dublin with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6480\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/St_Patricks_Breastplate_Boris_Breytman.jpg.webp\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Church Dublin with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6480 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/St_Patricks_Breastplate_Boris_Breytman.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>St. Patrick&rsquo;s Church Dublin. Photo: Boris Breytman via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint Patrick&rsquo;s Breastplate or Saint Patrick&rsquo;s Prayer is an old Irish blessing or prayer dating back to about the 11th century that was translated from Irish and is now usually performed as a hymn. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most well-like verse is usually the second last which is as follows:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ with me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ before me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ behind me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ in me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ beneath me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ above me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ on my right,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ on my left,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ when I lie down,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ when I sit down,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ when I arise,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ in every eye that sees me,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christ in every ear that hears me.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessing Quotes for All Occasions<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you want to make your words stand out, then the addition of the right Irish blessing can really help achieve this aim.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Irish prayers and blessings below will help you find:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the perfect Irish wedding toast<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a memorable greeting for a birthday card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish luck sayings<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sympathetic words of condolence&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">useful inspiration for Christmas and New Year cards&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessings Wedding (or Irish Blessing Love Theme)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6416 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Wedding_Blessing_.ADAMLPhotographyjpg.jpg\" alt=\"Glasses at a wedding meal with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6416\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Wedding_Blessing_.ADAMLPhotographyjpg.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Glasses at a wedding meal with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6416 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Wedding_Blessing_.ADAMLPhotographyjpg.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: ADAMLPhotography via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding blessings and speeches are known the world over and in Ireland, this is no different!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of blessing Irish people say at weddings can be a wish for a happy and healthy future, be an Irish blessing for love or one connected with their faith.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a variety of Irish blessing wedding ideas that can easily be added to a wedding speech or Irish wedding toast to mark the happiest day for the lucky couple.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Article<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessings-wedding\/\">Irish Blessings for Weddings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your troubles be less<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And your blessings be more.<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And nothing but happiness<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come through your door.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May joy and peace surround you both, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contentment latch your door, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and happiness be with you now, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and God bless you evermore.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May God be with you and bless you,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you see your children&rsquo;s children,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you know nothing but happiness<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From this day forward.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And one final Irish wedding blessing:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your joys be as bright as the morning, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and your sorrows merely be shadows <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that fade in the sunlight of love.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessings for Birthdays&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6460 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Birthday_Blessings_Syda-Productions_.jpg\" alt=\"A cupcake with candles and an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6460\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Birthday_Blessings_Syda-Productions_.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A cupcake with candles and an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6460 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Birthday_Blessings_Syda-Productions_.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Syda Productions via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a thoughtful and meaningful message for a birthday card or gift, why not add a few Irish birthday wishes for a good, healthy year and a long, happy life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could even write <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/happy-birthday-in-irish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">happy birthday in Irish<\/a><\/strong>! Some suitable Irish quotes and Irish sayings about life and birthdays are as follows:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you live as long as you want,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And never want as long as you live<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you live to be a hundred years, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with one extra year to repent.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the doctor never earn a pound out of you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your heart be as light as a song,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May each day bring you bright, happy hours,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That stay with you all the year long.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">God bless you now and always with the gift of Irish cheer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">God give to you a happy heart and keep you through the year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the blessed sunlight shine on you<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and warm your heart<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">till it glows like a great peat fire.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Baby Blessing<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6462 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_baby_Blessing_simarik-1.jpg\" alt=\"Baby shoes and an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6462\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_baby_Blessing_simarik-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Baby shoes and an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6462 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_baby_Blessing_simarik-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: simarik via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some suggestions for celebratory baby blessings and Irish sayings about family expansion!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucky stars above you<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunshine on your way<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many friends to love you<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joy in work and play<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laughter to outweigh each care<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your heart a song<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And gladness waiting everywhere&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All your whole life long<\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For each petal on the shamrock<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This brings a wish your way<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good health, good luck, and happiness<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For today and every day.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May strong arms hold you<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring hearts tend you<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And may love await you at every step<\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May God grant you always a sunbeam to warm you, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a moonbeam to charm you, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laughter to cheer you, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">faithful friends near you <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And whenever you pray, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heaven to hear you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessings for Death and a Longevity<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6464 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Abby_Michaud.jpg\" alt=\"Green fields and hillsides with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6464\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Abby_Michaud.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Green fields and hillsides with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6464 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Abby_Michaud.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Abby Michaud via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find some thoughtful and unique Irish sayings and blessings about life and death below.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you live as long as you want, <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but never want as long as you live.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the good Lord take a liking to you, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but not too soon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May God grant you many years to live,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sure He must be knowing<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earth has angels all too few<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And heaven is overflowing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you live to comb the hair of your children&rsquo;s children.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An old Irish recipe&nbsp;longevity:<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave the table hungry.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave the bed sleepy.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave the bar thirsty.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humor can be added to most circumstances in Ireland &ndash; even an Irish blessing for death!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your coffin be made of finest wood <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from a 100-year-old tree, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that I&rsquo;ll go plant tomorrow!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessings for Funerals (or Irish Blessing Death Theme)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6466 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Memorial_Candle_marco7983-1.jpg\" alt=\"A candles with an Irish Blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6466\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Memorial_Candle_marco7983-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A candles with an Irish Blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6466 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Memorial_Candle_marco7983-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: marco7983 via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those with a connection to Ireland and Irish heritage, the inclusion of an Irish prayer for the dead to a condolence card or as a kind word when someone dies can be a moving tribute and a beautiful parting gift.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding an appropriate Irish funeral blessing can be a bit challenging at times. Hopefully you will find an Irish blessing funeral quote here to suit your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some more inspiration, please check our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessings-funeral\/\">Guide to Irish Funeral Blessings<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until we meet again, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may God hold you in the palm of His hand.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Ar dheis D&eacute; go raibh a n-anam <\/em><br>(May his soul be on God&rsquo;s right hand\/May he rest in peace)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ar dheis D&eacute; go raibh a hanam<\/em><br>(May her soul be on God&rsquo;s right hand\/May she rest in peace)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><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 class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessings for Christmas<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6468 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Christmas_Blessing_LOVE_LIFE.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas decoration with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6468\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Christmas_Blessing_LOVE_LIFE.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Christmas decoration with Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6468 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Christmas_Blessing_LOVE_LIFE.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: LOVE_LIFE via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May peace and plenty&nbsp;be the first&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to lift the latch on your door,&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And happiness be guided to your home,&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the candle of Christmas<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you always have walls for the winds,<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and all your heart might desire.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish New Year Blessings&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6470 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_New_Year_Blessing_GOLF3530.jpg\" alt=\"Fireworks with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6470\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_New_Year_Blessing_GOLF3530.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Fireworks with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6470 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_New_Year_Blessing_GOLF3530.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: GOLF3530 via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What better way to start the New Year than with some choice Irish words to get the year off to a good start!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember to forget<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The troubles that pass away<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But never forget to remember<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The blessings that come each day.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the face of every good news<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the back of every bad news<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be toward us.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessings for Saint Patrick&rsquo;s Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6422 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Countryside_Chuck_Bandel.jpg\" alt=\"Irish countryside with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6422\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Countryside_Chuck_Bandel.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Irish countryside with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6422 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Countryside_Chuck_Bandel.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Chuck Bandel via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the Irish hills caress you.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May her lakes and rivers bless you.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the luck of the Irish&nbsp;enfold you.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the love and protection<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saint Patrick can give<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be yours in abundance<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as you live.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessings for New Home&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6424 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Home_in_Dublinmustafa6noz.jpg\" alt=\"Irish house with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6424\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Home_in_Dublinmustafa6noz.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Irish house with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6424 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Home_in_Dublinmustafa6noz.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A charming house in Dublin. Photo: mustafa6noz via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish prayers written on wall plaques or framed pictures are sometimes hung near a the main door of a home and are intended to bestow blessings on all those who enter and leave the house.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Irish new home blessing is a thoughtful gift to give a friend or acquaintance moving into a new abode.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irish home blessings are still seen in Irish homes today. In the houses of older generations an Irish house blessing would sometimes be accompanied by a holy water font at the front door.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below you will find some new home blessings Irish homes proudly have on display.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Blessing Prayers for a Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6472 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_new_house_blessing_bluebullseye.jpg\" alt=\"An Irish cottage with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6472\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_new_house_blessing_bluebullseye.jpg.webp\" alt=\"An Irish cottage with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6472 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_new_house_blessing_bluebullseye.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Bluebullseye via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bless you and yours<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as the cottage you live in.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the roof overhead be well thatched<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And those inside be well matched.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you always have walls for the winds,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and all your heart might desire.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bless the four corners of this house<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And be the lintel blest,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And bless the hearth and bless the board<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And bless each place to rest,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And bless each door that opens wide<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stranger as to kin,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And bless each crystal window pane&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That lets the starlight in.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And bless the rooftree overhead,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And every sturdy wall<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The peace of man, the peace of God<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The peace of love on all.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your neighbors respect you,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Troubles neglect you,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The angels protect you,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And Heaven accept you.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Blessings Funny<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6771 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Funny_blb2002.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset on a beach with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6771\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Funny_blb2002.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sunset on a beach with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6771 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Funny_blb2002.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: blb2002 via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you slide down the banisters of life, <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may the splinters never point the wrong way.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More power to your elbow&nbsp; <\/span><\/i><br>(Well done for your good efforts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May you be in Heaven,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a full half hour <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before the devil knows you are dead<\/span><\/i>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your troubles <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be as few and as far apart <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as my Grandmother&rsquo;s teeth<\/span><\/i>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the cat eat you <\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the devil eat the cat&nbsp;<\/span>.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These blessings Irish people and others might find a bit humorous and they certainly conjure up some hilarious images! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last one of the funny Irish blessings reminds me of an incident frozen in time in Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin &ndash;<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/unusual-dublin-our-top-9-must-see-spots\/\">read about the mouse against the cat here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessings for Friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6447 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Firends_Hiking_Irish_Blessing_Jacob_Lund.jpg\" alt=\"Friends hiking with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6447\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Firends_Hiking_Irish_Blessing_Jacob_Lund.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Friends hiking with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6447 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Firends_Hiking_Irish_Blessing_Jacob_Lund.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Jacob Lund via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Irish have many warm words for their friends so it is little wonder that there are a multitude of Irish friend blessings. Here are some of the best:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May luck be your friend <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in whatever you do <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and may trouble be always a stranger to you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&rsquo;s to the health of your enemies&rsquo; enemies.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good times, good friends, <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good health to you <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the luck of the Irish in all that you do.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you a rainbow<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sunlight after showers<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miles and miles of Irish smiles<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For golden happy hours<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shamrocks at your doorway<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For luck and laughter too,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And a host of friends that never ends<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each day your whole life through.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the roof over our heads never fall in. <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And may we as friends never fall out.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And may your friends remember the favors you are owed.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessings for Hard Times<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6487 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_path_Howth_Marie_Carr-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cliff pathway with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6487\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_path_Howth_Marie_Carr-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cliff pathway with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6487 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_path_Howth_Marie_Carr-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Marie Carr via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When times are tough, then an Irish blessing for hard times might just help to brighten the outlook a little.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the help of God, you&rsquo;ll get through it.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cannot share this sorrow<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we haven&rsquo;t grieved a while.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nor can we feel another&rsquo;s joy<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until we&rsquo;ve learned to smile.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Short Irish Prayer for Healing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May God give you&hellip;<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every storm, a rainbow,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every tear, a smile,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every care, a promise,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And a blessing in each trial.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every problem life sends,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A faithful friend to share,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For every sigh, a sweet song,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And an answer for each prayer.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessings for Good Luck<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6476 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clover_Leaf_Irish-Blessing_Florin_Ciobanu.jpg\" alt=\"Shamrock with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6476\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clover_Leaf_Irish-Blessing_Florin_Ciobanu.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Shamrock with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6476 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Clover_Leaf_Irish-Blessing_Florin_Ciobanu.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Florin Ciobanu&rsquo;s Images via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people wish for a bit of Irish good luck. These blessings and Irish good luck sayings may just help you to strike it lucky!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Irish good luck blessing in Irish or Gaelic that might look&nbsp;familiar to you it is the first line of <strong><em>The Irish Prayer<\/em><\/strong>. It is commonly used to wish some one good luck.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go n-eir&iacute; an t-&aacute;dh leat.<\/span><\/em><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Pronounced Guh nye-ree on taw laht)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck to you<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your pockets be heavy <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and your heart be light,<\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May good luck pursue you <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">each morning and night.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wherever you go and whatever you do, <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the luck of the Irish be there with you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the warmth of the sun <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the light of the day, <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may the luck of the Irish <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shine bright on your way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Farewell Blessings<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6508 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Hazeberry-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cliffs with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6508\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Hazeberry-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cliffs with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6508 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_Hazeberry-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Hazeberry via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May love and laughter light your days,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and warm your heart and home.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May good and faithful friends be yours,<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wherever you may roam.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May peace and plenty bless your world<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with joy that long endures.<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May all life&rsquo;s passing seasons<\/span><\/i><br><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bring the best to you and yours!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May the Lord keep you in His hand <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and never close His fist too tight<\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Short Irish Blessings and Irish Sayings<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6443 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shamrock_Irish_Blessing_caifas.jpg\" alt=\"Shamrock with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6443\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shamrock_Irish_Blessing_caifas.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Shamrock with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6443 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Shamrock_Irish_Blessing_caifas.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: caifas via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To all the days here and after, <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may they be filled with fond memories, <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happiness and laughter.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow <\/span><\/em><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Irish Blessings in Gaelic<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6497 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Good_Night_Sheep_Antagain-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sheep with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6497\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Good_Night_Sheep_Antagain-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sheep with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6497 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Good_Night_Sheep_Antagain-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-23\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Antagain via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete with an Irish Blessing Gaelic translation and pronunciation guide for the Gaelic blessing words<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<em>Rath D&eacute; ort&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Pronounced: Rah Day urt)<\/span><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>The grace of God on you<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sl&aacute;inte chugat <\/span><\/em><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Pronounced: slawn-cha hoo-ut)<\/span><br><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good health to you<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Ar dheis D&eacute; go raibh a anam d&iacute;lis<\/em><br>(Pronounced: Err yesh Day Guh Rev a on-um dee-lish)<br><em>May his faithful soul be on God&rsquo;s right hand<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Ar dheis D&eacute; go raibh a hanam d&iacute;lis<\/em><br>(Pronounced: Err yesh Day Guh Rev a hon-um dee-lish)<br><i>May her&nbsp;faithful&nbsp;soul be on God&rsquo;s right hand<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And my personal favorite Irish Gaelic blessing is&hellip;.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Codladh s&aacute;mh<\/span><\/i><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Pronounced: Cuh-lah sawve)<\/span><br><em>Sleep well<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still looking for the perfect<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-birthday-blessing\/\">Happy Birthday blessing<\/a><\/strong>? We also have some great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/happy-birthday-in-irish\/\"><strong>Happy Birthday Blessings&nbsp;in Irish<\/strong><\/a> if you are looking for some more inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blessings are not the only thing Ireland is famous for, read our other post to find out some other things that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/what-is-ireland-known-for\/\"><b>Ireland is known for <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post contains 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!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Irish Blessing The land of Saints and Scholars has produced a wide range of Irish blessings and prayers, probably one for every event or milestone in life.&nbsp; Regardless of whether &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6510,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[90,163],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Irish blessings: The Irish Prayer and authentic Irish blessings for celebrations, condolences, birthday wishes, good luck and humor.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Irish blessings: The Irish Prayer and authentic Irish blessings for celebrations, condolences, birthday wishes, good luck and humor.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Let&#039;s Go Ireland\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-05-19T07:55:04+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-08-03T11:39:19+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sun_Beams_blb2002_-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"667\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"LetsGoIreland\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"LetsGoIreland\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"20 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"LetsGoIreland\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/person\/9b82bf32fdc0eeb5eabc4e215fb3344a\"},\"headline\":\"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-05-19T07:55:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-03T11:39:19+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\"},\"wordCount\":3409,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Culture\",\"Irish Blessings\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\",\"name\":\"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-05-19T07:55:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-08-03T11:39:19+00:00\",\"description\":\"Irish blessings: The Irish Prayer and authentic Irish blessings for celebrations, condolences, birthday wishes, good luck and humor.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/\",\"name\":\"Let&#039;s Go Ireland\",\"description\":\"Let&#039;s Explore Ireland together!\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Let's Go Ireland\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Lets-Go-Ireland-Logo-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Lets-Go-Ireland-Logo-1.png\",\"width\":500,\"height\":500,\"caption\":\"Let's Go Ireland\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/letsgoireland\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/person\/9b82bf32fdc0eeb5eabc4e215fb3344a\",\"name\":\"LetsGoIreland\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9af1a53c0af848820556345b7c2774d8?s=96&d=retro&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9af1a53c0af848820556345b7c2774d8?s=96&d=retro&r=g\",\"caption\":\"LetsGoIreland\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion","description":"Irish blessings: The Irish Prayer and authentic Irish blessings for celebrations, condolences, birthday wishes, good luck and humor.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion","og_description":"Irish blessings: The Irish Prayer and authentic Irish blessings for celebrations, condolences, birthday wishes, good luck and humor.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/","og_site_name":"Let&#039;s Go Ireland","article_published_time":"2022-05-19T07:55:04+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-08-03T11:39:19+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":667,"url":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sun_Beams_blb2002_-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"LetsGoIreland","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"LetsGoIreland","Est. reading time":"20 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/"},"author":{"name":"LetsGoIreland","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/person\/9b82bf32fdc0eeb5eabc4e215fb3344a"},"headline":"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion","datePublished":"2022-05-19T07:55:04+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-03T11:39:19+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/"},"wordCount":3409,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Culture","Irish Blessings"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/","url":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/","name":"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#website"},"datePublished":"2022-05-19T07:55:04+00:00","dateModified":"2023-08-03T11:39:19+00:00","description":"Irish blessings: The Irish Prayer and authentic Irish blessings for celebrations, condolences, birthday wishes, good luck and humor.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"68 Irish Blessings: The Complete Guide for Every Occasion"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/","name":"Let&#039;s Go Ireland","description":"Let&#039;s Explore Ireland together!","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#organization","name":"Let's Go Ireland","url":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Lets-Go-Ireland-Logo-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Lets-Go-Ireland-Logo-1.png","width":500,"height":500,"caption":"Let's Go Ireland"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/letsgoireland\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/person\/9b82bf32fdc0eeb5eabc4e215fb3344a","name":"LetsGoIreland","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9af1a53c0af848820556345b7c2774d8?s=96&d=retro&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9af1a53c0af848820556345b7c2774d8?s=96&d=retro&r=g","caption":"LetsGoIreland"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6400"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6400"}],"version-history":[{"count":46,"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6400\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17409,"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6400\/revisions\/17409"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6400"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}