What is the traditional Irish blessing?

What is the traditional Irish blessing?

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. This traditional Irish blessing is an ancient Celtic prayer.

What are some Irish prayers?

May good luck be with you Wherever you go, and your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow. May your days be many and your troubles be few, May all God’s blessings descend upon you, May peace be within you, May your heart be strong, May you find what you’re seeking wherever you roam.

What are some good Irish blessings?

Best Irish Blessings

  • May the road rise up to meet you.
  • May the leprechauns dance over your bed and bring you sweet dreams.
  • May the roof above us never fall in.
  • If you’re lucky enough to be Irish…
  • May you have love that never ends,
  • May peace and plenty bless your world.
  • The grace of God on you.
  • Always remember to forget.

Why do the Irish curse so much?

Being Irish means you use language like a flowing stream of consciousness, every word out of your mouth has to be bettered by the next word. Hence a string of swear words come ripping off the tongue.

Do you know any traditional Irish Blessings?

1. Traditional Irish Blessing May the wind be always at your back. The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. May you see your children’s children. May you know nothing but happiness From this day forward. And may the hand of a friend always be near.

What are the words to the Irish blessing?

Irish Wedding Blessings “May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow May the soft winds freshen your spirit May the sunshine brighten your heart May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.” “May you have love that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do,

What are some traditional Irish birthday greetings?

A Warm Irish Birthday Blessing There are two types of people in the world, the Irish, and those who fake it once a year. I want you to live a life that is happy and Guiness filled! May your coffin be built from a hundred-year-old oak tree that I shall plant tomorrow. You just need to keep on being on your best behavior because people have phones, girl.

What is the Irish Prayer?

An Irish Prayer (funny) May those who love us, love us; and those who don’t love us, may God turn their hearts; and if He doesn’t turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles, so we’ll know them by their limping. Source: My Dad received this via e-mail from a friend in Ireland. Author unknown.