What are famous Irish sayings?

A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest. May the roof above you never fall in and those gathered beneath it never fall out. A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures. A little fire that warms is better than a big fire that burns.

What is an Irish saying for good luck?

Adh mor ort (awn-more-oert): “Good luck to you!” and “Luck to you!” Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat (Guh n’ayr’ee an tah leath): “May luck rise to you!” Go gcuire Dia an t-ádh ort (Guh gir’uh d’eeuh uhn tah ort): This phrase is used to mean “Best of luck to you!” but translates to “May God put luck on you!”

What does the saying luck of the Irish mean?

Luck of the Irish. The phrase luck of the Irish is commonly thought to mean “extreme good fortune.” However, according to Edward T. O’Donnell, an Associate Professor of History at Holy Cross College and author of 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About Irish American History, the term has not an Irish origin but “a happier,…

What are some funny Irish quotes and sayings?

“The leprechauns made me do it!” “Get your Irish on.” “This is what they meant when they said, ‘Take a pitcher, it’ll last longer.'” “Irish you were beer.” “Let’s drink green beer! “You’re now aware you can’t say ‘Irish Wristwatch’.” “As you slide down the bannister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.” – Irish Blessing

What are the words to the Irish blessing?

Irish Wedding Blessings “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 you have love that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do,

Do you know how to say good luck in Irish?

Irish Gaelic Expressions Adh mor ort (awn-more-oert): “Good luck to you!” and “Luck to you!” Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat (Guh n’ayr’ee an tah leath): “May luck rise to you!” Go gcuire Dia an t-ádh ort (Guh gir’uh d’eeuh uhn tah ort): This phrase is used to mean “Best of luck to you!” but translates to “May God put luck