Irish Blessings

Discover the words of blessing, hope, faith, and friendship that have been passed down through Irish tradition.

A Friend Is a Shelter

Is dídean cara

Meaning: A true friend gives us shelter.

A Good Neighbor Is a Blessing

Is beannacht comharsa maith

Meaning: A good neighbor is a gift.

A Kind Word Costs Nothing

Ní chosnaíonn focal cineálta tada

Meaning: Kindness costs nothing.

Happy Christmas

Nollaig Shona Duit

Meaning: Merry Christmas to you.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit

Meaning: Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

It Is in Giving That We Receive

Is ag tabhairt a fhaighimid

Meaning: Giving brings its own blessing.

Love Is the Heart of the Home

Is é an grá croí an tí

Meaning: Love makes a home.

May God Be Good to You

Go mbeannaí Dia duit

Meaning: May God bless you.

May God Be With You

Go raibh Dia leat

Meaning: May God be with you.

May God Bless You and Keep You

Go mbeannaí Dia duit agus go gcoimeáda sé thú

Meaning: May God bless and protect you.

May God Hold You in the Hollow of His Hand

Go gcoimeáda Dia thú i mbos a láimhe

Meaning: May God keep you safe and close.

May Good Fortune Follow You

Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat

Meaning: May good fortune be with you.

May Good Friends Be Near You

Go mbeidh cairde maithe i do chóngar

Meaning: May good friends always be near.

May Love and Laughter Light Your Days

Go soilsí grá agus gáire do laethanta

Meaning: May love and laughter brighten your days.

May Peace Be With You

Go raibh síocháin leat

Meaning: May you have peace.

May the Blessings of Each Day Be the Blessings You Need

Go mbeannaí Dia duit gach lá

Meaning: May each day bring the blessings you need.

May the Road Rise to Meet You

Go n-éirí an bóthar leat

Meaning: May your journey go well.

May the Wind Be Always at Your Back

Go mbéidh an ghaoth i do chúl i gcónaí

Meaning: May life carry you gently forward.

May You Always Have a Welcome

Go raibh fáilte romhat i gcónaí

Meaning: May you always be welcome.

May You Always Have Enough

Go mbeidh do dhóthain agat i gcónaí

Meaning: May you always have what you need.

May You Always Have Someone Beside You

Go mbeadh duine i do thaobh i gcónaí

Meaning: May you never face life alone.

May You Be a Light to Others

Go mbeidh tú i do sholas do dhaoine eile

Meaning: May your life bring light to others.

May You Be Under the Protection of God

Go gcoimeáda Dia thú

Meaning: May God keep you safe.

May You Find Love in Every Season

Go bhfaighidh tú grá i ngach séasúr

Meaning: May love accompany you through life.

May You Have Good Health

Go raibh sláinte mhaith agat

Meaning: May you have good health.

May You Have Love Enough to Share

Go raibh go leor grá agat le roinnt

Meaning: May you have love to give.

May You Have Love That Never Ends

Go raibh grá gan deireadh agat

Meaning: May you always have love.

May You Have Someone to Turn To

Go mbeadh duine agat le casadh chuige

Meaning: May you always have someone to turn to.

May You Have Strength for the Journey

Go mbeidh neart agat don turas

Meaning: May you have strength for the road ahead.

May You Leave More Love Than You Found

Go bhfágfaidh tú níos mó grá ná mar a fuair tú

Meaning: May you leave love wherever you go.

May You Live as Long as You Want

Go maire tú chomh fada agus is mian leat

Meaning: May you have a long and happy life.

May You Never Lack a Friend

Go maire tú gan easpa cara

Meaning: May you always have a friend.

May Your Days Be Many and Your Troubles Few

Go mbeidh do laethanta iomadúil agus do thrioblóidí beag

Meaning: May you have many good days and few troubles.

May Your Family Be Blessed

Go mbeannaí Dia do theaghlach

Meaning: May God bless your family.

May Your Heart Be Light

Go mbeadh do chroí éadrom

Meaning: May your heart be light.

May Your Home Be a Place of Welcome

Fáilte romhat

Meaning: Welcome

May Your Home Be Filled With Laughter

Go líonfar do theach le gáire

Meaning: May your home be filled with joy.

May Your Home Be Warm

Go mbeidh do theach te

Meaning: May your home be warm and welcoming.

May Your House Be Full of Friends

Go mbeidh do theach lán de chairde

Meaning: May your home be filled with friendship.

May Your Marriage Be Blessed

Go mbeannaí Dia bhur bpósadh

Meaning: May God bless your marriage.

May Your Neighbors Respect You

Go mbeadh meas ag do chomharsana ort

Meaning: May you be respected and valued by those around you.

May Your Table Never Be Empty

Go raibh do bhord lán i gcónaí

Meaning: May your table always be full.

May Your Troubles Be Less

Go mbeannaí Dia duit

Meaning: May God bless you and lighten your burdens.

The Heart Knows Its Own

Aithníonn an croí a mhuintir féin

Meaning: The heart knows where it belongs.

There Is Strength in Togetherness

Tá neart i dteannta a chéile

Meaning: We are stronger together.

It is in the shelter of each other that people live

Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine

Meaning: In the shelter of each other the people live.

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