{"id":6539,"date":"2022-05-23T21:30:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T19:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=6539"},"modified":"2023-05-05T20:28:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T18:28:48","slug":"may-the-road-rise-to-meet-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/may-the-road-rise-to-meet-you\/","title":{"rendered":"May the Road Rise to Meet You: The Complete Guide to the Irish Blessing"},"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;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6541 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_until_we-meet_again_gerardo_borborlla.jpg\" alt=\"A bench near a still lake. \" class=\"wp-image-6541\" 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=\"A bench near a still lake. \" class=\"wp-image-6541 eager-load\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_until_we-meet_again_gerardo_borborlla.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_until_we-meet_again_gerardo_borborlla.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Gerardo_Borbolla via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traditional Irish Blessing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May the Road Rise to Meet You<\/strong> is the first phrase of the very popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\">Irish Blessing<\/a><\/strong>. This blessing, sometimes known as <strong>The Irish Blessing Prayer<\/strong>, <strong>The Irish Travel Prayer<\/strong> or simply <strong>The Irish Prayer<\/strong> is well known all around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the traditional Irish Blessing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish Blessing May the Road Rise to Meet You is a short prayer that is also sometimes used as a poem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wishes someone<strong> protection and prosperity<\/strong> for their journey and that their obstacles will be easily overcome. This can be taken in a broader sense to also mean life and therefore applied to a range of different circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where did the Irish Blessing originate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6551 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_rain_xeipe.jpg\" alt=\"The misty mountains of Ireland with sheep.\" class=\"wp-image-6551\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_rain_xeipe.jpg.webp\" alt=\"The misty mountains of Ireland with sheep.\" class=\"wp-image-6551 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_rain_xeipe.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: xeipe via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This blessing, as the name suggests, originated in Ireland, although very little is known about how ancient it actually is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has certainly been handed down through the generations for a long time and there is a history of blessings in Ireland dating back to probably even Celtic pre-Christian times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally the Irish Blessing is thought to have been written in the Irish language and then later translated into English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the way, there have been some misinterpretations and deviations from the original Irish version.<\/p>\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\"><strong>Who wrote the Irish Blessing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As no one knows for sure who the original author of the Irish Blessing was, there has been a lot of different speculation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many blessings, <strong>Saint Patrick<\/strong> has been credited with creating this prayer too. In all likelihood, this seems a bit too unlikely and far-fetched of an idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>May the Road Rise to Meet You &ndash; Irish Blessing Text<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6554 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_FrankvanderBergh.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful sunset. \" class=\"wp-image-6554\" 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_FrankvanderBergh.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A beautiful sunset. \" class=\"wp-image-6554 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/May_the_road_rise_to_meet_you_FrankvanderBergh.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: FrankvandenBergh via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different English versions of this blessing. The most well-known version of the Irish Blessing text is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May the road rise to meet you<br><\/em><em>May the wind be at your back<br><\/em><em>May the sun shine warm upon your face;<br><\/em><em>The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,<br><\/em><em>May God hold you in the palm of His hand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An alternative version of the May the Road Rise up to Meet You full poem is here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May the road rise up to meet you.<br><\/em><em>May the wind always be at your back.<br><\/em><em>May the sun shine warm upon your face,<br><\/em><em>and rains fall soft upon your fields.<br><\/em><em>And until we meet again,<br><\/em><em>May God hold you in the palm of His hand.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both versions are identical in meaning, but have the slight difference of the use of&nbsp; &ldquo;rise up&rdquo; in the first line instead of just &ldquo;rise&rdquo; and the inclusion of the word &ldquo;always&rdquo; in the second line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6549 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_in_Irish_Gaelic_Pexels-286921.jpg\" alt=\"A boardwalk through nature.\" class=\"wp-image-6549\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_in_Irish_Gaelic_Pexels-286921.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A boardwalk through nature.\" class=\"wp-image-6549 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_in_Irish_Gaelic_Pexels-286921.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Pexels&ndash;2286921 via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The original version of the May the Road Rise to Meet You in Irish Gaelic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Go n-&eacute;ir&iacute; an b&oacute;thar leat<\/em><br><em>Go raibh an ghaoth go br&aacute;ch ag do ch&uacute;l<\/em><br><em>Go lonra&iacute; an ghrian go te ar d&rsquo;aghaidh<\/em><br><em>Go dtite an bh&aacute;isteach go m&iacute;n ar do ph&aacute;irceanna<\/em><br><em>Agus go mbuailimid le ch&eacute;ile ar&iacute;s,<\/em><br><em>Go gcoinn&iacute; Dia i mbos A l&aacute;imhe th&uacute;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to use the Irish Blessing Prayer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Faith and religion have long played prominent roles in Ireland and many of life&rsquo;s major events have been (and in many cases continue to be) celebrated in connection with the Church, such as births, deaths, Communions, Confirmations and marriages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The symbolism in the Irish Blessing is usually interpreted in a religious way, whereby the person being blessed will receive God&rsquo;s protection and help along their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various interpretations suggest that the wind, sun and rain <strong>nature imagery<\/strong> can have deeper religious meaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the &ldquo;warm sun&rdquo; can be a sign of <strong>God&rsquo;s mercy<\/strong> and the &ldquo;wind&rdquo; may be the guidance of the <strong>Holy Spirit<\/strong>. The &ldquo;rain&rdquo; can be seen as <strong>nourishment<\/strong> or sustenance in order to grow mentally, physically and also spiritually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Protection offered in the palm of God&rsquo;s hand is supposed to feel supportive and remove any feeling of loneliness or struggles by oneself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no hard set rules as to the occasions where it is appropriate to use this blessing.&nbsp; It is up to you to see if it suits the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just some of the varied occasions where the May the Road Irish Blessing can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessing for Wedding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6543 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Church_Wedding_rihardzz.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding flowers in a church.\" class=\"wp-image-6543\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Church_Wedding_rihardzz.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Wedding flowers in a church.\" class=\"wp-image-6543 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Church_Wedding_rihardzz.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><i>An Irish church wedding. Photo: rihardzz via Canva<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish Blessing is one that commonly features as an Irish wedding blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a wedding day, two individuals unite along the road of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blessing wishes them well along their life&rsquo;s journey, hoping that they will <strong>prosper<\/strong> along the way and <strong>overcome obstacles<\/strong> that they encounter with <strong>support of each othe<\/strong>r.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blessing is one of the most widely used Irish wedding wishes quotes and can greatly enhance a speech or used as a toast to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Farewell Blessing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish blessing farewell imparts a touching goodbye from one person to another until they meet again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a tender message for anyone who must part ways for a short or long amount of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is sometimes referred to as <strong>The Travelers Prayer<\/strong> and can impart an Irish interpretation on &ldquo;Bon Voyage&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the time apart, the wish is for the person to be <strong>kept safe<\/strong> and <strong>prevail through any hardships<\/strong> or difficulties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a hope that the conditions that will arise will be favorable for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of the word &ldquo;rain&rdquo; could be interrupted as the necessary conditions for <strong>personal growth<\/strong> during the time apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessing for Funeral<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6541 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_until_we-meet_again_gerardo_borborlla.jpg\" alt=\"A bench by a still lake.\" class=\"wp-image-6541\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_until_we-meet_again_gerardo_borborlla.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A bench by a still lake.\" class=\"wp-image-6541 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_until_we-meet_again_gerardo_borborlla.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Gerardo_Borbolla via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish Blessing, May the Road Rise to Meet You can be used as a beautiful parting farewell at funerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is probably one of the most popular of all Celtic prayers for funerals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The touching words of the May the Road Rise to Meet You funeral blessing wishes the departed person <strong>support through any struggles<\/strong>, protection, and a feeling of <strong>not being alone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The words &ldquo;until we meet again&rdquo; in this Irish parting blessing can provide particular <strong>solace<\/strong> for those left behind and this Irish blessing funeral prayer helps give them strength to live on in the absence of their loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May the Road Rise to Meet You song is sometimes sung at funerals as a form of Irish farewell prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to read about more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\"><strong>Irish blessings and prayers<\/strong><\/a>, you can find out some more about the history of ancient Irish blessings in our post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>May the Road Rise to Meet You Meaning&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6545 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_Poem_rognar.jpg\" alt=\"A path by a gentle flowing river\" class=\"wp-image-6545\" 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_Poem_rognar.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A path by a gentle flowing river\" class=\"wp-image-6545 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/May_the_road_rise_to_meet_you_Poem_rognar.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Rognar via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May the Road rise to meet you<\/strong>, or <strong>May the road rise up to meet you<\/strong> has become a well known phrase, but its meaning and origins might leave you a little confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, May the road rise to meet you images might conjure up you falling towards the road which is definitely not the meaning implied!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The literal translation of<em><strong> Go n-&eacute;ir&iacute; an b&oacute;thar leat<\/strong><\/em> from the Irish Gaelic version of the Irish blessing is &ldquo;May the road go with you&rdquo;, or &ldquo;May the road rise with you&rdquo; which can be interpreted as &ldquo;May your journey be a prosperous one&rdquo; or &ldquo;May you have success on your journey&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Somewhere along the way, the English translation became &ldquo;May the road rise to meet you&rdquo; and that is how it has become known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May the Road Rise to Meet You quote is seen on many items connected with Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A range of items such as May the Road Rise to Meet You plaques and wall blessings, to greeting cards, mugs and souvenirs are available and are often bought as mementos from trips to Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the first line of the Irish version of the blessing, <strong><em>Go n-&eacute;ir&iacute; an b&oacute;thar leat<\/em><\/strong>, is another way to wish someone good luck in Irish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some tips as to how to pronounce the Irish or Irish Gaelic version of the blessing, check <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitesize.irish\/blog\/how-to-say-an-irish-blessing-in-irish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>May the Wind be at Your Back Meaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous line &ldquo;May the wind be at your back&rdquo; from the Irish Blessing Prayer is sometimes written as &ldquo;May the wind always be at your back&rdquo;. Whichever version you prefer is completely up to you, as the meaning stays the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the meaning of &ldquo;May the wind be at your back&rdquo;?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6547 size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/May_the_wind_be_at_your_back-Blessing_wingmar.jpg\" alt=\"A windsurfer riding the waves.\" class=\"wp-image-6547\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/May_the_wind_be_at_your_back-Blessing_wingmar.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A windsurfer riding the waves.\" class=\"wp-image-6547 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/May_the_wind_be_at_your_back-Blessing_wingmar.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: wingmar via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the wind is at your back, or behind you, it helps to <strong>push you forwards<\/strong>, making the journey easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blessing wishes that as part of your journey, or experience or even over the course of your life that you will receive help and support along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who has ever had to walk in a strong wind for very long knows that it can be a very draining challenge and the opposite is true when the wind is behind you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A more religious interpretation may connect the wind with the <strong>Holy Spirit<\/strong> or <strong>Christ&rsquo;s Spirit<\/strong>, in assisting and perhaps even guiding along the journey or path of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the Irish Blessing a song?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While this was originally written as a prayer in Irish, there have been various other versions and adaptations have been created including May the Road Rise to Meet You poems and some renditions as an old Irish Blessing song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1999, Phil Coulter, the Irish musician and composer, released <strong>An Irish Blessing<\/strong> song for his album <strong>Healing Angel<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An Irish Blessing<\/strong> lyrics are narrated by Roma Downey and the background vocals are sung by Aoife N&iacute; Fhearriagh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May the road rise to meet you sheet music is available if you want to try the Irish blessing song yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May the Road Rise to Meet You lyrics were slightly rewritten for charity song <strong>May the Road Rise &ndash; A New Dawn<\/strong>&nbsp;that was released in June 2020 as part of a fundraising effort by Irish and American musicians for front-line healthcare workers during the Covid19 pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An Irish Blessing video of all the artists taking part in this song can be seen on youtube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>May the Road Rise Up to Meet you &ndash; Is it a novel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>May the Road Rise up to Meet You<\/strong> is a historical romance novel by Peter Troy published in 2012. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is set during the American Civil War and tells the story of an Irish immigrant, <strong>Ethan McOwen<\/strong>, who sets out alone from Ireland for a new life for himself in America and the people he meets along the way.<\/p>\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=\"An Irish blessing with a shamrock leaf. \" 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=\"An Irish blessing with a shamrock leaf. \" 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-9\" 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>Have a browse around our website if you would like to learn more about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Irish Blessings<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-birthday-blessing\/\">Irish Happy Birthday Blessings<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/what-is-ireland-known-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>What Ireland is known for<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post may contain affiliate links. 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