75 Best Irish Blessings to Share With Loved Ones on St. Patrick's Day
"May the sun's rays from the Irish sky warm your face." ☀️ ☘️
Come March 17, you can catch us celebrating St. Patrick's Day just like the Irish! We'll be listening to Irish songs and wearing our most festive St. Patrick's Day clothing all weekend long. Heck, some of us might even feel inclined to yell out some Irish phrases, like "Top o' the morning!" or "Erin go Bragh!" (Those would make for a good St. Patrick's Day Instagram captions, too!) But if you're really looking for ways to spread joy and luck on the holiday, just read these warm Irish blessings that are sure to fill anyone's day with good fortune.
Some of the blessings and sayings on this list celebrate the beauty of Ireland, while others wish fortune upon you and yours. These St. Patrick's Day quotes are the perfect sentimental message to share with those who are dear to you. If your family is from Ireland, use these blessings to celebrate your heritage and family history. Even if you aren't Irish, send one or two of these Irish prayers to someone in your life who you care about. For instance, you can say: "May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold, and at the end of your rainbows, may you find a pot of gold." You can even incorporate these sayings into your St. Patrick's Day decorations by turning them into a print and framing it. Consider it a St. Patrick's Day tradition!
Here's to Toasting to His Health
St. Patrick was a gentleman
Who through strategy and stealth
Drove all the snakes from Ireland.
Here's toasting to his health.
But not too many toastings
Lest you lose yourself and then
Forget the good St. Patrick
And see all those snakes again.
In Your Smiles and Your Tears
When the first light of sun,
Bless you.
When the long day is done,
Bless you.
In your smiles and your tears,
Bless you.
Through each day of your years,
Bless you.
Health and Long Life to You
Health and long life to you,
Land without rent to you,
A child every year to you,
If you can't go to Heaven,
May you die in Ireland.
An Old Irish Recipe
An old Irish recipe for longevity:
Leave the table hungry.
Leave the bed sleepy.
Leave the bar thirsty.
Gladness Waiting Everywhere
Lucky stars above you,
Sunshine on your way,
Many friends to love you,
Joy in work and play.
Laughter to outweigh each care,
In your heart a song,
And gladness waiting everywhere
All your whole life long.
May God Grant You
May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
Blessings of Light Be Upon You
May the blessings of light be upon you,
Light without and light within.
And in all your comings and goings,
May you ever have a kindly greeting
From them you meet along the road.
A Bright Future
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
The Purest Glory
To live above with the Saints we love,
Ah, that is the purest glory.
To live below with the Saints we know,
Ah, that is another story.
Saving Grace
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.
May Luck Be Your Friend
May luck be your friend in whatever you do
And may trouble always be a stranger to you.
Glasses Off the Table
My friends are the best friends
Loyal, willing and able.
Now let's get to drinking!
All glasses off the table!
Joys That Surround You
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
That pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
Lucky to Be Irish
If you're lucky enough to be Irish...
You're lucky enough!
Every Beginning Is Weak
When a twig grows hard it is difficult to twist it.
Every beginning is weak.
A Guardian Angel Always Near
These things, I warmly wish for you.
Someone to love, some work to do,
A bit of o' sun, a bit o' cheer.
And a guardian angel always near.
Each Petal On The Shamrock
For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way:
Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.
Good Luck Pursue You
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
May God Give You
May God give you:
For every storm, a rainbow.
For every tear, a smile.
For every care, a promise.
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.
Warm Your Soul
May the embers from the open hearth warm your hands,
May the sun's rays from the Irish sky warm your face,
May the children's bright smiles warm your heart,
May the everlasting love I give you warm your soul.
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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