My Favorite Irish Blessings to Inspire You on St. Patty’s Day

Top O’ The Morning to you!  The above quote is one of my all time favorite Irish blessings simply because it makes me laugh!  I have a bit of Irish in me and I love Ireland and all things Irish.  I have a few books of nothing but Irish folklore and blessings and I thought it would be fun to share a compilation with you today.  Altogether there are 41, (including images) and I have split the list up in to funny ones and sweet ones for you.  My favorites are in green.  Enjoy!

Funny/Cheeky Irish Blessings:

1. May the saints protect ye – An’ sorrow neglect ye,  An’ bad luck to the one that doesn’t respect ye!  T’all that belong to ye, An long life t’ yer honor- That’s the end of my song t’ ye!  ♣

2. May your glass be ever full.  May the roof over your head be always strong.  And may you be in heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you’re dead.  ♣

3. May the roof above us never fall in, And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.  ♣

4. May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you.  ♣

5. Bless you and yours, As well as the cottage you live in.  May the roof overhead be well thatched and those inside be well matched!  ♣

6. May you have warm words on a cold evening, A full moon on a dark night, And the road downhill all the way to your door.  ♣

7. May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load, May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road.   May you taste the sweetest pleasures, That Fortune E’re bestowed, And may all your friends remember All the favors you are owed!  ♣

8. 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! ♣

9. May you always have a clean shirt, A clean conscience, and a guinea in your pocket!  ♣

10. May the luck of the Irish possess you;  May the Devil fly off with your worries; May God bless you Forever and ever.  ♣

11. May the Good Lord take a liking to you, …but not too soon!  ♣

12. May you have food and raiment, A soft pillow for your head; May you be forty years in heaven before the devil knows you’re dead.  ♣

Sweet Irish Blessings:

1. May your heart be warm and happy with the lilt of Irish laughter, Every day in every way, And forever and ever after.  ♣

2. May the luck of the Irish be always at hand, And good friends always near you.  May each and every coming day, bring some special joy to cheer you.  ♣

3. May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks.  May your heart be as light as a song.  May each day bring you bright happy hours, that stay with you all year long.  For each petal on the shamrock, This brings a wish your way- Good health, good luck , and happiness, For today and every day.  ♣

4. May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.  ♣

5. 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.  ♣

6. 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.  ♣

7. May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.  ♣

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

9. May your right hand always be stretched out in friendship and never in want.  ♣

10. May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, And nothing but happiness come through your door.  ♣

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

12. May your home be filled with laughter, May your pockets be filled with gold, And may you have all the happiness Your Irish heart can hold.  ♣

13. A blessing for you and yours:  May the Grace of God’s protection And His great love abide, Within your home and within the hearts of all who dwell inside.  ♣

14. May your home always be too small to hold all of your friends.  ♣

15. St. Brigid’s Blessing:  God bless the poor, God bless the sick, God bless our human race;  God bless our food, God bless our drink, And our homes O God, Embrace.  ♣

16. May the blessings of each day be the blessings you need most.  ♣

17. Wherever you go and whatever you do, May the luck of the Irish be there with you.  ♣

18. 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.  ♣

19. May good luck be your friend in whatever you do, And may trouble be always a stranger to you.  ♣

20. 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!  ♣

21. Bless the four corners of this house and be the lintel blessed, Bless the hearth and bless the board, and bless each place of rest.  And bless the door that opens to strangers to as to kin, And bless each shining window that lets the sunlight in.  Bless the oak tree overhead, Bless every sturdy wall, And may the peace of God above be always on us all.  ♣

22. May the love and protection St. Patrick can give, Be yours in abundance as long as you live.  ♣

23. 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 of gold.  ♣

24. Gaelic Prayer:  Deep peace of the running waves to you.  Deep peace of the flowing air to you.  Deep peace of the smiling stars to you.  Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.  Deep peace of the watching shepherds to you.  Deep peace of the Son of Peace to you.  ♣

25. Always remember to forget the troubles that passed away.  But never forget to remember the blessings that come each day.  ♣

26. 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.  ♣

27. May the leprechauns be near you, to spread luck along your way, and may all the Irish angels smile on you St. Patrick’s Day.  ♣

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 

Stay Inspired,

Rebekah

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