So Irish blessings are second to none in their beauty and eloquence, but the wisdom of Irish sayings rivals that of the Chinese proverbs you see quoted everywhere. The mischievous humor of the Irish makes them much more entertaining, to boot! Here are the translations of the four most common Irish sayings said in the Irish tongue (also known as Gaelic) and our favorite Irish sayings said in English.
- Erin go bragh! (Actually it’s “Éirinn go Brách!”) – Ireland forever!
- Sláinte – Health! (like saying cheers before a drink)
- Fáilte – Welcome!
- Céad míle fáilte! – a hundred thousand welcomes!
- You can accomplish more with a kind word and a shillelagh than you can with just a kind word.
- God is good, but never dance in a small boat.
- Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening, and live every day as if it were your last.
- If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, then you’re lucky enough.
- A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.
- Here’s 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 and mine and ours have done for you and yours!
