St. Patrick’s Day is more than just an occasion to wear green and celebrate Irish culture. It’s a day of blessings, goodwill, and the hope that luck will find its way into our lives. This year, let’s embrace the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by sharing 17 traditional Irish St. Patrick’s Day blessings with those around us. These blessings, steeped in rich Irish tradition, are a heartwarming way to spread cheer and good fortune.
Irish blessings have the power to uplift spirits, provide comfort, and bring a smile to anyone’s face. These blessings are filled with beautiful sentiments expressing hope for happiness, humor, peace, prosperity, and the enduring love of family and friends. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, let these Irish blessings remind us of the joy in simple things, the strength in unity, and the importance of faith.
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.
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 the winds of fortune sail you, may you sail a gentle sea, may it always be the other guy who says “this drink’s on me.”
If you’re lucky enough to be Irish…
You’re lucky enough!
May luck be your friend in whatever you do and may trouble be always a stranger to you.
Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.
May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load.
Time is a great storyteller.
May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road and may your friends remember the favors you are owed.
May the luck of the Irish possess you.
May the devil fly off with your worries.
May God bless you forever and ever.
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.
If God sends you down a stony path, may he give you strong shoes.
When we drink, we get drunk.
When we get drunk, we fall asleep.
When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.
When we commit no sin, we go to heaven.
So, let’s all get drunk, and go to heaven!
For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.
May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire.
There are good ships and there are wood ships, the ships that sail the sea. But the best ships are friendships, and may they always be.
May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.
