Blessings are a part of Irish culture and express sentiments such as goodwill, joy, and hope. Some also contain sly humor that brings a grin to the face. Blessings are usually short and often in poem form, but there are some longer ones, too.
They are a perfect addition for speeches and all occasions, from weddings to housewarming parties and reunions.
Here’s a traditional one:
May your home be filled with laughter, may your pockets be filled with gold, and may you have all the happiness your Irish heart can hold.
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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, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
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May those who love us, love us
And those who don’t love us,
May God turn their hearts
And if he can’t turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles
So we will know them by their limping!
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Bless your little Irish heart and every other Irish part.
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May the lilt of Irish laughter
Lighten every load
May the mist of Irish magic
Shorten every road.
And may all your friends remember
All the favors you are owed.
While researching Irish Blessings, I came across this website page on Traditional Irish Blessings. Some of the examples are longer, and they’ll give you a great start if you’d like to incorporate an Irish blessing into your speech or occasion.
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