~May your doctor never earn a dollar out of you and may your heart never give out.
May the ten toes of your feet steer you clear of all misfortune, and before you're much older, may you hear much better toasts than this.
~May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, but never catch up.
~May God bless and keep in good health your enemies' enemies.
~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 the year long.
~May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.
~May good luck be your friend
In whatever you do.
And may trouble be always
A stranger to you.
~May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.
~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 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.
~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.
~May St. Patrick guard you wherever you go,
and guide you in whatever you do--
and may his loving protection be a blessing to you always.
~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.
~May your right hand always
Be stretched out in friendship
And never in want.
~May the road rise 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 wind at your back always be your own.
~May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you!
~Here's wishing you the top o' life without a single tumble.
Here's wishing you the smiles o' life and not a single grumble.
Here's wishing you the best o' life and not a claw about it.
Here's wishing you the joy in life and not a day without it.
~May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
~May the sun shine, all day long,
everything go right, and nothing wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you,
and may all the wishes you wish come true!
~Wherever you go and whatever you do,
May the luck of the Irish be there with you.
~May your feet never sweat,
your neighbor give you ne're a treat.
When flowers bloom, I hope you'll not sneeze,
and may you always have someone to squeeze!
~I-rish you a very nice place to live,
I-rish God's greatest gifts he'll give.
I-rish you health, and wealth, and more--
I-rish your smilin' face were at my door!
~May the sun shine all day long,
Everything go right and nothing go wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you And may all the wishes you wish come true!
~May you have:
A world of wishes at your command.
God and his angels close to hand.
Friends and family their love impart,
and Irish blessings in your heart!
~As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction!
~May you always walk in sunshine.
May you never want for more.
May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.
~May your day be filled with blessings
Like the sun that lights the sky,
And may you always have the courage
To spread your wings and fly!
~May God grant you many years to live,
For sure he must be knowing.
The earth has angels all too few.
And heaven is overflowing.
~May luck be our companion,
May friends stand by our side,
May history remind us all
Of Ireland's faith and pride.
~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.
~May your troubles be less
And your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door.
~May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
~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.
~May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
~May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.
May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
~For each petal on the shamrock.
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
~May peace and plenty be the first,
To lift the latch to your door.
And happiness be guided to your home,
By the candle of Christmas.
~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.
~May you always have work for your hands to do.
May your pockets hold always 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.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
~Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter.
Lullabies, dreams and love ever after.
A thousand welcomes when anyone comes...
That's the Irish for You!
~May the good saints protect you,
And bless you today.
And may troubles ignore you,
Each step of the way.
~May joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now,
And bless you evermore.
~May the saint 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!
~May good luck be your friend
In whatever you do.
And may trouble be always
A stranger to you.
~May your blessings outnumber
The Shamrocks that grow.
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
~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.
~Whenever there is happiness
Hope you'll be there too,
Wherever there are friendly smiles
Hope they'll smile on you,
Whenever there is sunshine,
Hope it shine especially for you to make each day
for you as bright as it can be.
~May your troubles be less,
And your blessing be more.
And nothing but happiness,
Come through your door.
~May brooks and trees and singing hills
Join in the chorus too,
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.
~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.
~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.
~He who loses money, loses much;
He who loses a friend, loses more;
He who loses faith, loses all.
~May you enjoy the four greatest blessings:
Honest work to occupy you.
A hearty appetite to sustain you.
A good woman to love you.
And a wink from the God above.
~May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun.
And find your shoulder to light on.
To bring you luck, happiness and riches.
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~May you live a long life
Full of gladness and health,
With a pocket full of gold
As the least of you wealth.
May the dreams you hold dearest,
Be those which come true,
The kindness you spread,
Keep returning to you.
~May the friendships you make,
Be those which endure,
And all of your grey clouds
Be small ones for sure.
And trusting in Him
To Whom we all pray,
May a song fill your heart,
Every step of the way.
~May good luck be your friend
In whatever you do.
And may trouble be always
A stranger to you.
~In your heart a song
And gladness waiting everywhere
All your whole life long!
~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.
~May St. Patrick guard you wherever you go,
and guide you in whatever you do--
and may his loving protection be a blessing to you always.
~May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you!
~May your feet never sweat,
your neighbor give you ne're a treat.
When flowers bloom, I hope you'll not sneeze,
and may you always have someone to sqeeze!
~May God grant you many years to live,
For sure he must be knowing.
The earth has angels all too few.
And heaven is overflowing.
~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.
~May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
~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.
For each petal on the shamrock.
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
~May peace and plenty be the first,
To lift the latch to your door.
And happiness be guided to your home,
By the candle of Christmas.
~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.
~May the good saints protect you,
And bless you today.
And may troubles ignore you,
Each step of the way.
~May the saint 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!
~May good luck be your friend
IN whatever you do.
And may trouble be always
A stranger to you.
~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.
~Whenever there is happiness
Hope you'll be there too,
Wherever there are friendly smiles
Hope they'll smile on you,
Whenever there is sunshine,
Hope it shine especially for you to make each day
for you as bright as it can be.
~May your troubles be less,
And your blessing be more.
And nothing but happiness,
Come through your door.
~May brooks and trees and singing hills
Join in the chorus too,
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.
~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.
~He who loses money, loses much;
He who loses a friend, loses more;
He who loses faith, loses all.
~May you enjoy the four greatest blessings:
Honest work to occupy you.
A hearty appetite to sustain you.
A good woman to love you.
And a wink from the God above.
~May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun.
And find your shoulder to light on.
To bring you luck, happiness and riches.
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~May you live a long life
Full of gladness and health,
With a pocket full of gold
As the least of you wealth.
May the dreams you hold dearest,
Be those which come true,
The kindness you spread,
Keep returning to you.
~May the friendships you make,
Be those which endure,
And all of your grey clouds
Be small ones for sure.
And trusting in Him
To Whom we all pray,
May a song fill your heart,
Every step of the way.
~I have known many, liked not a few, loved only one, I drink to you.
~May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.
~May the grass grow long on the road to hell for want of use.
~May you live to be a hundred years, with one extra year to repent.
~As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way.
~May your troubles be as few and as far apart as my Grandmothers teeth.
~May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends gathered below never
fall out.
~May there be a generation of children on the children of your children.
~May the Lord keep you in His hand and never close His fist too tight.
~May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you.
~May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, may good luck pursue you each morning and night.
~May the strength of three be in your journey.
~In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship and never in want.
~Here's that we may always have a clean shirt, a clean conscience, and a guinea in our pocket.
~May I see you grey and combing your children's hair.
~May you die in bed at ninety-five years, shot by a jealous husband(or wife).
~May your doctor never earn a dollar out of you and may your heart never give out. May the ten toes of your feet steer you clear of all misfortune, and before you're much older, may you hear much better toasts than this.
~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.
~May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings, slow to make enemies, quick to make friends. But rich or poor, quick or slow, may you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.
~May the frost never afflict your spuds. May the outside leaves of your cabbage always be free from worms. May the crow never pick your haystack, and may your donkey always be in foal.
~May the sound of happy music, And the lilt of Irish laughter, fill your heart with gladness, that stays forever after.
~May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.
~May you live long, Die happy, And rate a mansion in heaven.
~Beautiful young people are acts of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art.
~Here's to me, and here's to you,
And here's to love and laughter-
I'll be true as long as you,
And not one moment after.
~Here's to you and yours, and to mine and ours.
And if mine and ours ever come across to you and yours,
I hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours,
As mine and ours have done for you and yours!
~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!
~Here's to our wives and girlfriends:
May they never meet!
~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.
~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 live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.
~May you get all your wishes but one so you always have something to strive for!
~May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.
~May you always walk in sunshine.
May you never want for more.
May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.
~May the friendships you make,
Be those which endure,
And all of your grey clouds
Be small ones for sure.
And trusting in Him
To Whom we all pray,
May a song fill your heart,
Every step of the way.
~May the sun shine,
all day long,
everything go right,
and nothing wrong.
May those you love
bring love back to you,
and may all the wishes
you wish come true!
~May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you!
~May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.
May blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!
~May brooks and trees and singing hills Join in the chorus too, And every gentle wind that blows Send happiness to you.
~May God bless and keep in good health your enemies' enemies.
~May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel,
so nothing can harm you.
~May luck be our companion,
May friends stand by our side,
May history remind us all
Of Ireland's faith and pride.
~May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, but never catch up.~
~May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future. ~Irish
Proverb~
~May the leprechauns be near you to spread luck along your way.
~May the leprechauns dance over your bed and bring you sweet dreams
~May the sun shine all day long,
Everything go right and nothing go wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you And may all the wishes you wish come true!
~May the wind at your back always be your own.~
~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. Irish Blessing
~May you always have work for your hands to do.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
~May you always walk in sunshine.
May you never want for more.
May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door.
~May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings, slow to make enemies, quick to make friends. But rich or poor, quick or slow, may you know nothing but happiness from this day forward
~May you get all your wishes but one so you always have something to strive for!
~ May you get to Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead.
~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. Irish Blessing
~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.
~May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.
~May your day be filled with blessings
Like the sun that lights the sky,
And may you always have the courage
To spread your wings and fly!
~May your doctor never earn a dollar out of you and may your heart never give out.
May the ten toes of your feet steer you clear of all misfortune, and before you're much older, may you hear much better toasts than this.
~May your home always be too small to hold all your friends ~Irish Proverb~
May your neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, angels protect you, and heaven accept you.
~May your right hand always
Be stretched out in friendship
And never in want.
~ May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.
Irish Wishes...Give a Toast
I love these things...can you tell I'm Irish?!
~The bad part about St. Patrick's Day to me is the reference to luck. To me, if you believe in luck, then you don't believe that it was done by the power of God. So, you won't see me posting anything about luck. Also, Shamrocks with four leafs (four leaf clover) mean luck. Shamrocks with three leafs represent the Trinity. Hummie!
~ May the face of every good news and the back of every bad news be toward us.
~Like the goodness of the five loaves and two fishes,
Which God divided among the five thousand men,
May the blessing of the king who so divided be upon our share of this common
meal.
~May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends gathered below never
fall out.
~May the strength of three be in your journey.
~Heres to you and yours and to mine and ours and if mine and ours ever come
across you and yours I hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours
as mine and ours have done for you and yours.
~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.
~May there be a generation of children on the children of your children.
~Heres a health to your enemies' enemies.
~May you live to be a hundred years with one extra year to repent.
~May I see you grey and combing your childrens hair.
~May the lord keep you in his hand and never close his fist too tight on you.
!God gives every bird its food,
but He does not throw it into its nest.
~We drink to your coffin. May it be built from the wood of a hundred year old
oak tree that I shall plant tomorrow.
~May the good Lord take a liking to you...
But not too soon!
~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 hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.
~May those that love us, love us.
And those that don't love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if he doesn't turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles,
So we'll know them by their limping.
~May misfortune follow you the rest of your life, and never catch up.
~May you never make an enemy
When you could make a friend -
Unless you meet a fox among your chickens.
~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've gone too far.
~May Shamrocks bloom in your backyard!
~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.
~Life is like a cup of tea,
it's all in how you make it!
~I complained that I had no shoes
Until I met a man who had no feet.
~May God be with you and bless you.
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness.
From this day forward.
~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 the friendships you make,
Be those which endure,
And all of your grey clouds
Be small ones for sure.
And trusting in Him
To Whom we all pray,
May a song fill your heart,
Every step of the way.
~May the sun shine,
all day long,
everything go right,
and nothing wrong.
May those you love
bring love back to you,
and may all the wishes
you wish come true!
~May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you!
~May your neighbors respect you,
Trouble neglect you,
The angels protect you,
And heaven accept you.
~ Grant me a bit of humor, Lord,
The saving grace to see a joke
To win some happiness from life,
And pass it on to other folks.
~May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow.
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
~As you slide down the banisters of life,
may the splinters never point the wrong way.
~May the blessings of each day
be the blessing you need most.
~May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings,
Slow to make enemies,
And quick to make friends,
But rich or poor, quick or slow,
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward
~May you enjoy the four greatest blessings:
Honest work to occupy you.
A hearty appetite to sustain you.
A good woman to love you.
And a wink from the God above.
~If you find yourself on a stony path,
may you have strong shoes.
~May you have the hindsight to know where you've been,
the foresight to know where you're going.
~Always remember to forget
The friends that proved untrue.
But never forget to remember
Those that have stuck by you.
~May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.
~Dance as if no one were watching,
Sing as if no one were listening,
And live every day as if it were your first.
~May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His Hand.
~When law can stop the blades of grass from growin' as they grow, An' when the leaves in summer time their color dare not show, Then I will change the color, too, I wear in my caubeen; But till that day, praise God, I'll stick to the Wearin' o' the Green.
~A toast to your coffin. May it be made of 100 year old oak. And may we plant the tree together, tomorrow.
~Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening, and live every day as if it were your last.
~The reason the Irish are always fighting each other is they have no other worthy opponents.
~Here's to a long life and a merry one.
A quick death and an easy one.
A pretty girl and an honest one.
A cold beer—and another one!
~An Irishman is never drunk as long he can hold onto one blade of grass and not fall off the face of the earth.
~Here's to beefsteak when you're hungry, Whiskey when you're dry, All the women you'll ever want, And heaven when you die.
~May the leprechauns dance over your bed and bring you sweet dreams.
~Life is like a cup of tea, it's all in how you make it. Irish Proverb
~May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future. Irish Proverb
~Oh, Paddy, dear, an' did ye hear the news that's goin' round?
The shamrock is forbid by law to grow on Irish ground!
No more St. Patrick's Day we'll keep, his colour can't be seen, For there's a cruel law agin' the Wearin' o' the green. ~Author Unknown
~When a twig grows hard it is difficult to twist it. Every beginning is weak. ~Irish Proverb
~Be kind to those that meet you as you rise, you may pass them again as you fall. ~Irish Proverb
~May the leprechauns be near you to spread luck along your way. ~Irish Proverb
~Your My Pot of Gold!
~You will never plough a field if you only turn it over in your mind. ~Irish Proverb
~Tis better by far at the rainbows end to find not a pot of gold but the heart of a friend. ~Author Unknown
~God invented whiskey so the Irish wouldn't rule the world.
~An Irish Lullaby
Over in Killarney, many years ago,
Me Mother sang a song to me
in tones so sweet and low.
Just a simple little ditty,
in her good old Irish way.
And I'd give the world if she could sing that song to me this day.
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li.
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Hush now don't you cry!
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li.
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, That's an Irish lullaby.
Author Unknown
~An Irish Lullabye
Over in Killarney
Many years ago,
Me Mither sang a song to me
In tones so sweet and low.
Just a simple little ditty,
In her good ould Irish way,
And l'd give the world if she could sing That song to me this day.
Chorus:
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li, Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, hush now, don't you cry!
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li, Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, that's an Irish lullaby.
Oft in dreams I wander
To that cot again,
I feel her arms a-huggin' me
As when she held me then.
And I hear her voice a -hummin'
To me as in days of yore,
When she used to rock me fast asleep
Outside the cabin door.
~ May God
Grant you always...
A Sunbeam
to warm you,
A Moonbeam
to charm you,
A Sheltering Angel
so nothing can harm you.
Laughter to cheer you,
Faithful friends near you,
And whenever you pray,
Heaven to hear you!
~An Irishman is never drunk as long he can hold onto one blade of grass and not fall off the face of the earth.
~Anyone acquainted with Ireland knows that the morning of St. Patrick's Day consists of the night of the 17th of March flavored strongly with the morning of the 18th. ~Author Unknown
~Be kind to those that meet you as you rise, you may pass them again as you fall. ~Irish Proverb
~Blarney Spoken Here
~Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening, and live every day as if it were your last.
~For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way,
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
~I know a place where the sun is like gold.
And the cherry blooms burst with snow;
And down underneath is the loveliest nook, Where the four-leaf clovers grow.
~ One leaf is for hope, and one for faith.
And one is for love you know;
But God put another in for luck--
If you search, you will find where they grow.
God never shuts one door unless He opens another. ~Irish Proverb
~Here's to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy one. A pretty girl and an honest one. A cold beer—and another one!
~Here's to fine wine, women, and song.
~
Words by Mort Dixon, music by Harry Woods
I'm looking over a four-leaf clover
That I overlooked before.
One leaf is sunshine, the second is rain, Third is the roses that grow in the lane.
No need explaining, the one remaining
Is somebody I adore.
I'm looking over a four-leaf clover
That I overlooked before
~Life is like a cup of tea, it's all in how you make it. ~Irish Proverb
~Oh, did you ne'er hear of the Blarney,
That's found near the banks of Killarney?
Believe it from me,
No girls heart is free,
Once she hears the sweet sound of the Blarney, Once she hears the sweet sound of the Blarney.
~Oh say, would you find this same Blarney, There's a castle not far from Killarney, On the top of the wall But take care you don't fall, There's a stone that contains all this Blarney, There's a stone that contains all this Blarney.
~Like a magnet its influence such is,
That attraction it gives all it touches, If you kiss it, they say, That from that blessed day, You may kiss whom you plaze, with your Blarney, You may kiss whom you plaze with your Blarney.
~Oh, Paddy, dear, an' did ye hear the news that's goin' round? The shamrock is forbid by law to grow on Irish ground! No more St. Patrick's Day we'll keep, his colour can't be seen, For there's a cruel law agin' the Wearin' o' the green~ Author Unknown
~Leprechauns, castles, good luck and laughter Lullabies, dreams and love ever after.
Poems and songs with pipes and drums
A thousand welcomes when anyone comes...
That's the Irish for you!
~St. Patrick's Day
Oh, my mother isn't Irish
And my father isn't too,
But today I feel as Irish
As the really Irish do.
For today I wear a shamrock
That is green in every way
And though I am Canadian,
I am Irish -- for today!
~ Aileen Fisher
~St. Patrick's Day
Leprechauns peeking,
Around a willow tree,
Pussy willows waking,
Longing to be free.
Colleens and shamrocks
Put them all together
To make St. Patrick's Day
~The Croppy Boy
It was early, early in the spring
The birds did whistle and sweetly sing
Changing their notes from tree to tree
And the song they sang was Old Ireland free.
It was early early in the night,
The yeoman cavalry gave me a fright
The yeoman cavalry was my downfall
And I was taken by Lord Cornwall.
~'Twas in the guard-house where I was laid, And in a parlour where I was tried My sentence passed and my courage low When to Dungannon I was forced to go.
~As I was passing my father's door
My brother William stood at the door
My aged father stood at the door
And my tender mother her hair she tore.
As I was going up Wexford Street
My own first cousin I chanced to meet;
My own first cousin did me betray
And for one bare guinea swore my life away.
As I was walking up Wexford Hill
Who could blame me to cry my fill?
I looked behind, and I looked before
But my aged mother I shall see no more.
And as I mounted the platform high
My aged father was standing by;
My aged father did me deny
And the name he gave me was the Croppy Boy.
It was in Dungannon this young man died
And in Dungannon his body lies.
And you good people that do pass by
Oh shed a tear for the Croppy Boy.
~The Leprechaun
Near misty stream in Ireland
in the hollow of a tree
Live mystical, magical leprechauns
who are clever as can be
With their pointed ears,
and turned up toes and little coats of green The leprechauns busily make their shoes and try hard not to be seen.
Only those who really believe
have seen these little elves
And if we are all believers
We can surely see for ourselves.
~The Shamrock
For each petal on the shamrock,
This brings a wish your way,
Good health, good luck, good happiness,
For today and everyday.
~ The three leaves of the Shamrock are said to represent the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit). If there is a fourth leaf it represents God's Grace. According to legend, Eve carried a four-leaf clover when she left the Garden of Eden
~There once was a leprechaun green
Who thought he was witty and keen
His hat was so tall
And his buckle quite small
He was funny and shockingly lean
~Wee Bit O' Irish
You're the flash and sparkle in dark Irish eyes.
You're the whimsey and charm of leprechaun guise.
You're the treasured gold at the rainbow's end.
You're the beauty and mystery of emerald glens.
You're the top o' the mornin' ~ my cup of tea.
You're springtime adornin'...blessings on thee.
Author Unknown
~Wee Little Patrick
Patrick is a leprechaun
He has a sack of gold
He hides it in a special place
Between two stumps, I'm told
I think I once saw Patrick
Out in the woods at play
He smiled and laughed and winked his eye And then he ran away
Don't try to follow Patrick
To find his treasure sack
He'll twist and jump and run away
And he never will come back.
~
When Irish Eyes are Smiling,
Sure it's like a morn in spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay
And when Irish eyes are smiling
Sure they steal your heart away.
~Whether ye be orange,
or whether ye be green,
Your rainbow has a pot of gold
and shamrocks have four leaves.
Wishes, blarney, little folk,
upon your family tree,
Irish in your history
and luck shall follow thee.
--Brenda Darlene Kijowski
~Will ye go, Lassie, Go
Oh the summertime is coming
And the trees are sweetly blooming
And the wild mountain thyme
Grows around the blooming heather
Will ye go, Lassie go?
Chorus
And we'll all go together
To pluck wild mountain thyme
All around the blooming heather
Will ye go, Lassie go?
I will build my love a tower
Near yon' pure crystal fountain
And on it I will build
All the flowers of the mountain
Will ye go, Lassie go?
If my true love she were gone
I would surely find another
Where wild mountain thyme
Grows around the blooming heather
Will ye go, Lassie go?
~You will never plough a field if you only turn it over in your mind. ~Irish Proverb
~You've heard I suppose, long ago,
How the snakes, in a manner most antic
He marched to the County Mayo,
And trundled them into th' Atlantic
Author Unknown