{"id":6618,"date":"2022-05-31T12:01:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T10:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=6618"},"modified":"2023-04-18T14:25:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T12:25:27","slug":"irish-birthday-blessing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-birthday-blessing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Irish Birthday Blessings and Toasts"},"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;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_may_you_live_to_be_a_hundred_Powerofforever.jpg\" alt=\"Valentia Island, County Kerry with irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6632\" 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=\"Valentia Island, County Kerry with irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6632 eager-load\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_may_you_live_to_be_a_hundred_Powerofforever.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing_may_you_live_to_be_a_hundred_Powerofforever.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>Valentia Island, County Kerry. (Photo: powerofforever via Canva<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Birthday Blessing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish are said to have a way with words and when it comes to good wishes, Irish birthday blessings and celebratory toasts, they have quite a selection to choose from. Whether you are looking for a meaningful Irish birthday blessing, funny irish birthday wishes or an appropriate birthday toast, this is where you will find it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Happy Birthday in Irish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Happy_birthday_in_Irish_nrqemi.jpg\" alt=\"Happy birthday in Irish with a cake\" class=\"wp-image-6620\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Happy_birthday_in_Irish_nrqemi.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Happy birthday in Irish with a cake\" class=\"wp-image-6620 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Happy_birthday_in_Irish_nrqemi.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Happy birthday in Irish. Photo: nrqemi via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people, a happy birthday in Gaelic Irish will be a thoughtful way to mark their birthday. Anyone with a special affinity to Ireland, be it through their birth, heritage, or interests in Ireland and Irish culture will appreciate the kind gesture of an Irish birthday blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to wish someone a <strong>happy birthday in Irish Gaelic<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most simple way to say Happy birthday in Irish is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><strong>L&aacute; breithe sona duit!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">(Pronounced: Law breh-ha sun-ah ditch)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is used if you are wishing one person a happy birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Happy Birthday Wishes to Multiple People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to wish multiple people a happy birthday in Irish, then you should use the plural form which is:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><strong>L&aacute; breithe sona daoibh<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">(Pronounced: Law breh-ha sun-ah jeeve)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This birthday wish literally means &ldquo;Day of birth happy to you&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus information:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have seen different spellings of this Irish birthday phrase such as L&aacute; breithe shona duit and L&aacute; breithe shona dhuit and would like to know about the differences in regional dialects, then check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/happy-birthday-in-irish\/\">Happy Birthday in Irish<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_birthday_blessing_AIMSTOCK.jpg\" alt=\"Roadshide flowers with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6642\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_birthday_blessing_AIMSTOCK.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Roadshide flowers with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6642 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_birthday_blessing_AIMSTOCK.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Dingle Peninsula Photo: AIMSTOCK via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some other good ways to express happy birthday wishes in Irish include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><strong>Go maire t&uacute; an c&eacute;ad<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">May you live to be a hundred<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><strong>Go maire t&uacute; i bhfad&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Long life to you or Congratulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em><strong>Go maire t&uacute; an l&aacute;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Many happy returns of the day (which directly translates to &ldquo;may you live the day&rdquo;)<\/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<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irish Happy Birthday Song<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish Gaelic for Happy birthday can be sung with the following words:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>L&aacute; breithe sona duit<\/em><br><em>L&aacute; breithe sona duit<\/em><br><em>L&aacute; breithe, L&aacute; breithe<\/em><br><em>L&aacute; breithe sona duit<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(The Irish birthday song is probably only ever sung rarely. The traditional English version of &ldquo;Happy Birthday&rdquo; is usually the birthday celebration song of choice for the vast majority of people.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessings Birthday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_luck_levers2007.jpg\" alt=\"Ballycroy National Park; County Mayo with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6628\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_luck_levers2007.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ballycroy National Park; County Mayo with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6628 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_luck_levers2007.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ballycroy National Park; County Mayo. Photo: levers2007 via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a selection of happy birthday Irish blessings for birthday cards, gift cards or to even accompany the card with a bouquet of flowers.&nbsp; (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\">Irish blessings for other occasions<\/a><\/strong> you will find<strong> <\/strong>on our blog<strong>.<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are trying to find Irish birthday blessings for a daughter, mother, sister, other family member or just a close friend, these blessings will provide some useful inspiration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks,<\/em><br><em>May your heart be as light as a song,<\/em><br><em>May each day bring you bright, happy hours,<\/em><br><em>That stay with you all the year long.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May you be blessed with warmth in your home, <\/em><br><em>love in your heart, peace in your soul, and joy in your life&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4.jpg\" alt=\"Tourmakeady Waterfall, County Mayo with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6634\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Tourmakeady Waterfall, County Mayo with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6634 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Tourmakeady Waterfall, County Mayo. Photo: Kathryn Conway via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch to your door<\/em><br><em>And happiness be your guest today and evermore.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May there be a generation of children on the children of your children.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;This short Irish birthday poem is the perfect little blessing to add to a birthday card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May God give you for every storm, a rainbow.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>For every tear, a smile.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>For every care, a promise.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>And a blessing in each trial.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>For every problem life may send,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>may he send a faithful friend.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>For every sigh, a sweet song.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>And an answer for every prayer.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Happy birthday!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a fitting<strong> Irish blessing for son&rsquo;s birthday<\/strong> (or for that of a <strong>daughter<\/strong>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May luck be your friend in whatever you do<\/em>,<br><em>And may trouble always be a stranger to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some examples of thoughtful <strong>Irish birthday blessings for granddaughter or grandson<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May you get all your wishes but one<\/em>,<br><em>So you always have something to strive for.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Always remember to forget<\/em><br><em>The things that made you sad.<\/em><br><em>But never forget to remember<\/em><br><em>The things that made you glad.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Birthday Wishes for a long life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing-long_life_p-pix.jpg\" alt=\"A tatched cottage in Ireland with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6626\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing-long_life_p-pix.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A tatched cottage in Ireland with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6626 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_Blessing-long_life_p-pix.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A thatched cottage in Ireland. Photo: p-pix via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some very fitting Irish birthday greetings and sayings, which remind us that growing old need not be that bad and that we should enjoy each day as it comes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May you have a long life, a wet mouth and may you be buried in Ireland.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May the Good Lord take a liking to you,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>But not too soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May the Lord keep you in His hand and never close His fist too tight.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May you live to be a hundred years, with one extra year to repent<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May good health be yours, and may your happiness never end.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_long_life_sol-studio.jpg\" alt=\"A young oak sapling with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6639\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_long_life_sol-studio.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A young oak sapling with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6639 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_long_life_sol-studio.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A young oak sapling. Photo: sol_studio via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>We drink to your coffin. <\/em><br><em>May it be built from the wood of a hundred year old oak tree<\/em><br><em>that I shall plant tomorrow.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May you live a long life<\/em>,<br><em>Full of gladness and health<\/em>,<br><em>With a pocket full of gold<\/em>,<br><em>As the least of your wealth<\/em>.<br><em>May the dreams you hold dearest<\/em>,<br><em>Be those which come true<\/em>,<br><em>May the kindness you spread<\/em>,<br><em>Keep returning to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Do not resent growing old as many are denied that privilege.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Birthday Blessing Funny<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/irish_blessing_funny_viewbug.jpg\" alt=\"Spiral staircase with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6622\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/irish_blessing_funny_viewbug.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Spiral staircase with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6622 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/irish_blessing_funny_viewbug.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: viewbug via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Funny Irish birthday blessings can certainly add some unique humor to a birthday greeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish are known for their wit and this certainly shines through in some of their Irish sayings for birthdays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is some good examples of Irish birthday humor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May the doctor never earn a pound of you.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, but never catch up!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May your troubles be as few and as far apart<\/em><br><em>As my Grandmother&rsquo;s teeth.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the more humorous Irish birthday wishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>As you slide down the banister of life, <\/em><br><em>May the splinters never be directed in the wrong way.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally, here is a funny Irish birthday blessing for sisters or brothers who are younger than you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>You&rsquo;ve got to do your own growing,<\/em><br><em>No matter how tall your grandfather was!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Blessing for Birthday of a Friend<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing-for_friend_jeonsango.jpg\" alt=\"Raindrops on leaves with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6630\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing-for_friend_jeonsango.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Raindrops on leaves with an Irish blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6630 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing-for_friend_jeonsango.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: jeonsango via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish birthday wishes for a friend are thoughtful ways to remember an important day and <strong>mark a special friendship<\/strong>. Here are some good wishes Irish birthday cards sometimes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>For each leaf on the shamrock, <\/em><br><em>I bring a prayer your way, <\/em><br><em>wishes of good energy, luck, <\/em><br><em>and joy for this day and all day, <\/em><br><em>happy birthday my dear friend.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus tip:<\/strong> If you like to make handmade presents, then the Irish birthday wishes images on this page might provide you some inspiration to create your own thoughtful <strong>handmade card or gift<\/strong> for a loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One idea would be to combine an Irish blessing or saying with an image or symbol connected with Ireland, such as a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/celtic-symbols-and-meanings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celtic symbol <\/a><\/strong>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/celtic-knot-meanings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Celtic knot<\/strong><\/a> for a truly unique <strong>Celtic birthday blessing themed gift<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Irish Birthday Toasts and Irish Birthday Blessing Quotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_future_Cedric_Maes.jpg\" alt=\"Connemara landscape with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6624\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_future_Cedric_Maes.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Connemara landscape with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6624 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Irish_blessing_future_Cedric_Maes.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Connemara, Ireland. Photo: Cedric Maes via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Birthday party celebrations are usually not complete without the obligatory toast in honor of the special day. When looking for a suitable toast, some well known Irish quotes sometimes come in useful as birthday quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the most fitting <strong>Irish blessing birthday toasts <\/strong>and quotes that are perfect for spreading good wishes and Irish birthday cheer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May the saddest day of your future,<\/em><br><em>be no worse than the happiest day of your past<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May the roof above us never fall in.&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May your pockets be heavy, and your heart be light,<\/em><br><em>may good luck pursue you each morning and night.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>God between us and all harm.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Here&rsquo;s to the health of your enemies&rsquo; enemies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May you be half an hour in Heaven,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Before the Devil knows you&rsquo;re dead.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7.jpg\" alt=\"Errif Valley, County Mayo with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6636\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Errif Valley, County Mayo with a blessing\" class=\"wp-image-6636 lazyload\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Errif Valley, County Mayo. Photo: Adam Kaczmarek via Canva<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>May you have the hindsight to know where you&rsquo;ve been, <\/em><br><em>the foresight to know where you&rsquo;re going, <\/em><br><em>and the insight to know when you&rsquo;re going too far.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Happy Birthday from Ireland!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For some more ideas about how to write an Irish Gaelic happy birthday message, learn which birthday Irish people find significant, or read about some happy Irish birthday traditions, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/happy-birthday-in-irish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Happy Birthday in Irish<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for more short <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-blessing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Irish blessings and Irish wishes<\/a><\/strong>, not just Irish happy birthday ones, we have an extensive guide about that too. 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