48 Irish Blessings

Share these Irish Blessings with others. You will find blessings to start a day, birthday blessings, funny ones to make you smile, and the famous blessing of may the road. Plus friendship, home, retirement, and happiness blessings.

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The Irish have a way with words and their blessings have been passed down from generation to generation. They are full of wisdom and good wishes. A blessing is great to share any time of the year or for special occasions. People also share these blessings on St. Patrick's Day. Whatever your reason for looking for a blessing may you find these Irish Blessings be ones that inspire and encourage you. You may also find inspiration in these


By Catherine Pulsifer - Updated September 19, 2024

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    Irish Blessings For Every Day

    Daily Irish blessings to bring peace, joy, and a touch of luck to your everyday life.


  1. May fortune always linger on your path,
    Blessing all who journey by your door,
    May your joy be found by helping others,
    Where you help with no demand made in return.



  2. Always remember to forget The things that made you sad.
    Poems About Blessings


  3. Always remember to forget
    The things that made you sad.
    But never forget to remember
    The things that made you glad.
    Always remember to forget
    The friends that proved untrue.
    But never forget to remember
    Those that have stuck by you.
    Always remember to forget
    The troubles that passed away.
    But never forget to remember
    The blessings that come each day.
    Irish Blessing



  4. May the sun be warm and kind to you; The darkest night some star shine through; The dullest morn a radiance brew; And when dusk comes-God's hand to you!
    Quotes about God's Blessings


  5. May the sun be warm and kind to you;
    The darkest night some star shine through;
    The dullest morn a radiance brew;
    And when dusk comes-God's hand to you!
    Irish Blessing



  6. May you have love that never ends,
    Lots of money, and lots of friends.
    Health be yours, whatever you do,
    And may God send many blessings to you!
    Irish Blessing



  7. May your heart be filled with Thanksgiving
    May your home be one of giving
    May your wealth be shared with others
    And may you walk beside your brothers.
    Irish Blessing



  8. May your morning be full of sunshine May your day be free of clouds May you be the best you can be And at the end of the day you will be happy.
    Good Morning Poems



  9. May health and happiness be sent
    As we move forward with each event
    May we never forget our roots so true
    An Irish blessing for me and you
    Catherine Pulsifer, Blessings



  10. Whenever there is happiness
    Hope you'll be there too,
    Wherever there are friendly smiles
    Hope they'll smile on you,
    Whenever there is sunshine,
    Hope it shines especially
    For you to make each day
    For you as bright as it can be.
    Irish Blessing



  11. 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.



  12. May the good Saints protect you And bless you today And may trouble ignore you Each step of the way.
    Poems about God's Blessings

  13. May the good Saints protect you
    And bless you today
    And may trouble ignore you
    Each step of the way.
    Irish Blessing



  14. May God be with you and bless you,
    May you see your children's children,
    May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings.
    May you know nothing but happiness
    From this day forward.
    Irish Blessing



  15. Irish blessings flow like a stream,
    May your days be full of joy and gleam.
    Catherine Pulsifer, June Blessing



  16. May love and laughter always stay,
    Guiding you in life's cherished way.
    Catherine Pulsifer, An Irish Blessing For July



  17. May the winds of March be gentle on your face,
    May the rainbows that follow bring you grace.
    May your days be filled with joy and cheer,
    And may you find luck in every endeavor.
    Irish Blessings



  18. In the New Year,
    may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship
    and never in need.
    Irish Blessing


  19. Related: Irish Blessing Quotes

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    Irish Blessing For St Patrick's Day

    Special blessings to celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with joy and Irish pride.


  20. Wishing joy and good fortune too,
    On Saint Patrick's Day for you.
    May rainbows stretch far as the eye can see,
    Bringing prosperity to you and to me.
    May the luck of the Irish come true in full measure,
    Forever abounding with endless treasure!



  21. May good luck be with you wherever you go
    Poems About Luck



  22. May good luck be with you
    Wherever you go,
    And your blessings outnumber
    The shamrocks that grow.
    Irish Blessing



  23. May the love and protection
    Saint Patrick can give
    Be yours in abundance
    As long as you live.
    Irish Blessing



  24. Here's to the land of the Shamrock where Irish hearts are true Here's to our blessed Saint Patrick but most of all, here's to you.
    Quotes About Blessings



  25. Here's to the land of the Shamrock where Irish hearts are true
    Here's to our blessed Saint Patrick but most of all,  here's to you.
    Irish Toast



  26. And like the good Saint Patrick, may your home and life be blessed with all God's special favors that make you happiest.
    Irish Blessing



  27. May the blessings and love of Saint Patrick fall on yourself, on your home, on your dear ones, and all.
    St. Patrick Blessing


  28. Related: St. Patrick's Day Poems

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    Irish Christmas Blessing

    Heartwarming Irish blessings to share the spirit of Christmas with loved ones.


  29. May the Blessings of Christmas be with you,
    May the Christ Child light your way,
    May God’s holy angels guide you,
    And keep you safe each day.


  30. Related: Christmas Blessings    |     Christmas Poems

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    Irish Birthday Blessing

    A collection of blessings to make birthdays even more special with Irish warmth.


  31. These things I warmly wish for you - Someone to love, Some work to do, A bit o'sun A bit o'cheer And a guardian angel Always near.
    Poems About Angels



  32. May age never bother you
    May your life be full
    May you celebrate each day
    Living the Irish way.



  33. May you live as long as you want And never want as long as you live!
    Funny Birthday Poems


  34. May you live as long as you want
    And never want as long as you live!
    May you live to be a hundred years,
    With one extra year to repent.
    Irish Blessing


  35. Related: Birthday Blessings    |     Birthday Poems

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    Irish Blessing Funeral

    Comforting blessings to honor and remember those who have passed, offering peace to the grieving.


  36. When your eyes shall be closing
    And your mouth be opening
    And your senses be slipping away
    When your heart shall grow cold
    And your limbs be old
    God comfort your soul that day.
    Irish Blessing


  37. Related: Funeral Poems

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    Funny Irish Blessing

    Humorous Irish blessings to bring laughter and light-heartedness to any occasion.


    God grant me a sense of humor, Lord, The saving grace to see a joke. To win some happiness from life. And pass it on to other folk.
    Humorous Quotes


  38. God grant me a sense of humor, Lord,
    The saving grace to see a joke.
    To win some happiness from life.
    And pass it on to other folk.
    Irish Blessing



  39. Health and long life to you
    The wife of your choice to you
    A child every year to you
    Land without rent to you
    And may you be half-an-hour in heaven
    Before the devil knows you're dead!
    Irish Blessing



  40. May the litt of Irish laughter Lighten every load, May the mist of Irish magic Shorten every road,
    Smile Poems


  41. May the litt of Irish laughter
    Lighten every load,
    May the mist of Irish magic
    Shorten every road,
    May you taste the sweetest pleasures
    That fortune ere bestowed,
    And may all your friends remember
    All the favors you are owed!
    Irish Blessing


  42. Related: Funny Poems    |     Funny Poems About Life

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    Irish Friendship Blessing

    Meaningful blessings celebrating the bond of friendship, full of Irish wisdom and cheer.


  43. may you always have these blessings...a soft breeze when summer comes - a warm fireside in winter - and always - the warm, soft smile of a friend.
    Famous Friendship Poems



  44. A special Irish blessing
    From the heart of a friend -
    May good fortune be yours,
    May your joys never end.
    Irish Blessing



  45. Wishing you a rainbow For sunlight after showers
    Irish Wedding Blessing


  46. 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!
    Irish Blessing



  47. May you always have these blessings
    A soft breeze when summer comes,
    A warm fireside in winter,
    And always the warm soft smile of a friend.
    Irish Blessing


  48. Related: Friends Are Blessings    |     Friendship Poems

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    Irish Home Blessing For Your House, New Home

    Traditional Irish blessings to bring luck, warmth, and happiness to your home or new abode.


    May this home and all therein be blessed with God's love.
    Home Sweet Home Poems


  49. May this home and all therein be blessed with God's love.
    Irish Blessing



  50. May your home
    May beauty of your home be Order:
    May the blessing of your home be Contentment:
    May the glory of your home be Hospitality:
    May the crown of your home be Godliness:
    May the foundation of your home be Love.
    Irish Blessing



  51. May the grace of God's protection
    And his great love abide
    Within your home -
    Within the hearts
    Of all who dwell inside.
    Irish Blessing



  52. May the light of friendship guide your paths together.
    May the laughter of children grace the halls of your home.
    May the joy of living for one another
    trip a smile from your lips,
    A twinkle from your eye.


  53. Related: Poems About Home

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    Irish Retirement Blessing

    Uplifting Irish blessings to wish a joyful, peaceful, and fulfilling retirement.


    May the luck of the Irish Shine bright on your way.
    Retirement Quotes


  54. Like the warmth of the sun
    And the light of the day,
    May the luck of the Irish
    Shine bright on your way.
    Irish Blessing



  55. May your days be full of sunshine
    You no longer have to worry about the bottom line
    May family and friends surround you
    You can now do what you want to do.


  56. Related: Retirement Poems    |     Retirement Wishes

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    Irish Blessing For Daughter

    A special set of blessings to express love and guidance for a cherished daughter.


    Dance as if no one were watching, Sing as if no one were listening, And live every day as if it were your last.
    Graduation Daughter Poems


  57. Dance as if no one were watching,
    Sing as if no one were listening,
    And live every day as if it were your last.
    Irish Blessing



  58. May you have the hindsight to know
    Where you've been
    The foresight to know where you're going,
    And the insight to know when you're going too far.
    Irish Blessing


  59. Related: Poems About Daughter    |     Daughter Quotes

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    Irish Goodnight Blessing

    Soothing Irish blessings to wish peaceful sleep and sweet dreams through the night.


  60. May your neighbors respect you,
    Trouble neglect you,
    The angels protect you,
    And heaven accept you.
    Irish Blessing



  61. May you have warm words on a cold evening, A full moon on a dark night, And a smooth road all the way to your door.
    Poems About Night


  62. May you have warm words on a cold evening,
    A full moon on a dark night,
    And a smooth road all the way to your door.
    Irish Blessing



  63. May your pockets be heavy -
    Your heart be light,
    And may good luck pursue you
    Each morning and night.
    Irish Blessing


  64. Related: Good Night Poems

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    Irish Blessing For Happiness

    Inspiring blessings to bring happiness, positivity, and joy to your life.


  65. May brooks and trees and singing hills Join in the chorus too, And every gentle wind that blows Send happiness to you.
    Quotes Being Happy



  66. May you have all the happiness
    And luck that life can hold,
    And at the end of all your rainbows
    May you find a pot o'gold.
    Irish Blessing



  67. May you be poor in misfortune,
    Rich in blessings, slow to make enemies,
    Quick to make friends.
    But rich or poor, quick or slow,
    May you know nothing but happiness
    From this day forward.
    Irish Blessing



  68. May your life be full of contentment May you live each day in the present.
    Poems About Contentment


  69. May God bless you from heaven
    May you have flowers in your garden
    May your life be full of contentment
    May you live each day in the present.
    Irish Blessing


  70. Related: Poems About Happiness    |     Happiness Quotes

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    More Poems About Life to Encourage and Inspire


Related:

Birthday Blessings
Birthday Blessings

New Years Blessings
New Years Blessings

Thanksgiving Blessings
Thanksgiving Blessings

Daily Blessings
Daily Blessings

Christmas Blessings
Christmas Blessings

Baby Blessing Poem
Baby Blessing Poem

Bible Verses About Blessings From God
Bible Verses About Blessings From God

Blessings Abundance
Blessings Abundance


Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Irish blessings and how to use them.

  • What is the meaning behind Irish blessings?
    Irish blessings are short, poetic expressions of good wishes, offering blessings of health, happiness, peace, and protection. They are often deeply rooted in Irish traditions, spirituality, and culture.



  • When are Irish blessings typically used?
    Irish blessings can be used in many contexts, such as weddings, funerals, birthdays, holidays like St. Patrick's Day, or simply to offer encouragement and support in daily life.



  • Are Irish blessings religious or spiritual?
    Many Irish blessings have religious or christian undertones, often invoking God or divine protection. However, others focus on general well-being, luck, and happiness, making them suitable for various occasions, regardless of religious belief.



  • Can Irish blessings be personalized?
    Yes, Irish blessings can be personalized to suit specific individuals or special occasions. You can tailor the message to add personal names or details, making the blessing even more meaningful.



  • What are some common themes in Irish blessings?
    Common themes include well wishes for health, happiness, prosperity, peace, love, and protection. They often reflect Ireland’s connection to nature, family, friendship and faith.



  • Can Irish blessings be used at funerals?
    Yes, many Irish blessings are fitting for funerals, offering comfort, peace, and remembrance for the departed while providing solace to the grieving family.



  • What is the origin of the most famous Irish blessing, "May the road rise to meet you"?
    This is one of the most well-known Irish blessings, thought to have originated from ancient Irish prayers. It expresses a wish for smooth life journeys, favorable conditions, and God's protection.



  • How can I use an Irish blessing in a card or letter?
    You can include an Irish blessing in a greeting card, letter, or speech to add a heartfelt touch. These blessings are ideal for offering good wishes, encouragement, or comfort in writing.


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