Irish Blessings

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
and the rains fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the Hollow of His Hand.

May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane;
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

May luck be our companion;
May friends stand by our side;
May history remind us all
of Ireland's faith and pride.
May God bless us with happiness;
May love and faith abide.

May love and laughter light your days
and warm your heart and home;
May good and faithful friends be yours
wherever you may roam;
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures;
May all life's passing seasons bring
the best to you and yours.