Irish Blessing and Irish Sayings have a long history. The Irish language from which most of them are directly translated is noted for being very poetical. Indeed it one of the few languages where poets used meet to agree developments to improve its written style. These changes were then agreed upon, implemented and became part of the living language. Irish blessings and Irish sayings are now know all across the world. The ones that we have picked are old blessings that are apt for general use and for weddings and other events.

Irish blessings for all occasions

May God not weaken your hand
Nár lagaí Dia do lámh!

“May God grant you always…A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”

“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 you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live”

May God grant you always…
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.

May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now
And bless you evermore

May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine on your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

New Years Irish Blessing

In the New Year, may your right hand always
be stretched out in friendship and never in want.

May neighbours respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.

May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine on your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

Old Irish Wedding Blessing

May you always have walls for the winds,
a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire.

 

I hope that you have enjoyed reading this collection of Irish blessings and sayings. There are numerous blessings and sayings from Ireland, certainly for every occasion that you can think of.