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- A firm favourite. Few traditional Irish blessings are as widely known and loved as ‘May the road rise to meet you‘. Although this one is usually sits alongside Irish wedding blessings, it also features during toasts, farewells and on special milestones.
- To happiness. Next up is one of the shorter Irish blessings and it’s steeped in meaning. It uses opposites to convey its message and tends to hook the listener from start to finish.
- Green be the grass. This is another of several short Irish blessings that tends to be used during wedding ceremonies. It’s also a popular Irish birthday blessing.
- A host of friends that never end. If you’re looking for short Irish wishes that are easy to memorise and recite, this next one is a great option. Filled with poetic imagery and plenty of ‘Irishness’, this falls into the traditional Irish blessings category and it’ll suit a wedding, anniversary or birthday.
- An Old Irish Blessing
- A Wish For A Friend
- An Irish Prayer
- An Old Celtic Blessing
- From Saint Patrick's Breastplate
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Wishing you a rainbow For sunlight after showers— Miles and miles of Irish smiles For golden happy hours— Shamrocks at your doorway For luck and laughter too, And a host of friends that never ends Each day your whole life through!
May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer.
May the blessing of light be on you— light without and light within. May the blessed sunlight shine on you and warm your heart till it glows like a great peat fire.
Christ be with me Christ before me Christ behind me Christ in me Christ beneath me Christ above me Christ on my right Christ on my left Christ where I lie Christ where I sit Christ where I arise Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me Christ in every eye that sees me Christ in every ear th...
Aug 3, 2023 · Saint Patrick’s Breastplate or Saint Patrick’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. The most well-like verse is usually the second last which is as follows: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Gaelic and Irish Blessings. There are Gaelic and old Irish blessings for every occasion whether a funeral, wedding or birthday. I have put together a list of general, traditional and short blessings just for every day use. While many of these old blessings petition or request the help or intervention of God in some way, it does not always mean ...
- “Health and long life to you, Land without rent to you, A child every year to you, If you can’t go to Heaven, May you die in Ireland.” Irish people have endured many hardships in our time, from famine to recession, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a people more proud of their country!
- “My Friends are the best friends. Loyal, willing and able. Now let’s get to drinking! All glasses off the table!” It’s well known that most Irish folk are fond of a drink, and this is perfectly encapsulated in this traditional Irish blessing.
- “Sláinte chugat.” / “Good health to you.” A simple wish of good fortune, pronounced “Slawn-cheh ch(k)oo-at.”
- “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again.
Jan 23, 2024 · Old Irish Blessings. Irish Proverbs. Old Irish Toasts. Irish Blessing Quotes. Irish Folk Sayings. FAQ Irish Blessings. 12 Funny Irish Blessings. 1.) May the Good Lord take a liking to you — but not too soon. 2.) May the grass grow long on the road to hell for want of use. 3.) Bless your little Irish heart and every other Irish part. 4.)
Jan 16, 2018 · So many blessings have emerged over the centuries that there is now an Irish blessings to cover almost every life event. The general theme of most Irish blessings is seeing the positive side of a bad situation, or celebrating the best parts of happy one.
