The only cure for love is marriage.
It is not a secret if it is known by three people.
It's easy to halve the potato where there's love.
Twenty years a child, twenty years running wild, twenty years a mature man-and after that, praying.
It is not a fish until it is on the bank.
Better be quarreling than lonesome.
A dimple in the chin a devil within.
Every invalid is a doctor.
All sins cast long shadows.
Praise youth and it will prosper.
A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.
Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you fight with your neighbour. It makes you shoot at your landlord.
If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at who He gives it to!
No man ever wore a scarf as warm as his daughter’s arm around his neck.
A family of Irish birth will argue and fight, but let a shout come from without and see them all unite.
You might as well be whistling jigs to a milestone.
Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord.
Distant hills look green.
A long stitch, a lazy tailor.
Sleep is the first sign of recovery.
Every dog is bold on its own doorstep.
Make the fence or you will pay for the plunder.
The grace of God is found between the saddle and the ground.
There is no luck except where there is discipline.
A fat Christmas makes for a tight graveyard.
A lock is better than suspicion.
The mills of God grind slowly but they grind finely.
There is no need like the lack of a friend.
Time is a great storyteller.
There are no unmixed blessings in life.
The wearer best knows where the shoe pinches.
A light heart lives long.
Your feet will bring you to where your heart is.
It takes time to build castles.
Your son is your son until he marries, but your daughter is your daughter until you die.
At a certain age some people's minds close up they live on their intellectual fat.
A house is empty and cold without a woman.
Be good to the child and he will come to you tomorrow.
You cannot put an old head on the young.
The work praises the man.
You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.
The back must slave to feed the belly.
One does not tire of a profitable occupation.
A handful of skill is better than a bagful of gold.
Two thirds of the work is the semblance.
Work without end is housewife's work.
Don't give cherries to pigs or advice to fools.
Who gossips with you will gossip of you.
I believe in the sun when it's not shining, I believe in love even when I feel it not, I believe in God even when he is silent.
Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom.
Great hate follows great love.
A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.
Better fifty enemies outside the house than one within.
A scholars ink lasts longer than a martyrs blood.
A silent mouth is sweet to hear.
When God made time, he made plenty of it.
Questioning is the door of knowledge.
If God shuts one door, He opens another.
There is not a tree in heaven higher than the tree of patience.
Praise the ripe field not the green corn.
Where the tongue slips, it speaks the truth.
A cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle.
It's a fine day for young ducks.
Both your friend and your enemy think you will never die.
Patience can conquer destiny.
Postpone not a good action.
The best horse doesn't always win the race.
Two-thirds of help is to give courage.
Everyone is nice till the cow gets into the garden.
You'll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind.
It is often that a person's mouth broke his nose.
An inch is a great deal in a man's nose.
It's not the bones that are beautiful but the flesh on the shoulders.
Young people don't know what age is, old people forget what youth was.
There's anger in an open laugh.
It's no use going to the goat's house to look for wool.
It's hard to fight with the wide ocean.
An empty bag won't stand.
You won't make a rope from the sand of the sea.
A gentle answer quenches anger.
God moves slowly yet his grace comes.
God shares the good things.
The person not taught by God is not taught by man.
A kind word never broke anyone's mouth.
God's help is nearer than the door.
God is not as severe as he is said to be.
God often pays debts without money.
The love of God guides every good.
Man talks but God directs.
A man is often a bad adviser to himself and a good adviser to another.
The man who won't have advice will have conflict.
Lust of power burns more fiercely than all the passions combined.
Anything that keeps a politician humble is healthy for democracy.
Whenever it is in any way possible, every boy and girl should choose as his life work some occupation which he should like to do anyhow, even if he did not need the money.
A friend's eye is a good mirror.
A trade not properly learned is an enemy.
He who loses money, loses much; He who loses a friend, loses more; He who loses faith, loses all.
It takes time to build castles. Rome was not built in a day.
The man with the boots does not mind where he places his foot.
There is no fireside like your own fireside.
Everyone has debts at Halloween.
If you love me, bounce and fly, If you hate me, lie and die.
You can always tell an Irishman, but you can't tell him much.
May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas.
The year is good when Christmas comes in the new moon.
A Christmas Eve is worth twenty-one Masses.
After Christmas comes Lent.
God send us a happy Christmas! His blessing be on our home
His love be around our loved ones, wherever they may roam.
God send us a holy Christmas! His name be on every mind;
And close to the crib of Bethlehem, true happiness may we find.
God send us a peaceful Christmas! May the sweetness of memories throng
Where we sit by the festive fireside, to sing a soothing song.
A goose never voted for an early Christmas.
In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship, never in want.
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween.
May the roof above us never fall in, and may we friends beneath it never fall out.
There are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were.
The Irish do not want anyone to wish them well; they want everyone to wish their enemies ill.
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!
The longest road out is the shortest road home.
If you're lucky enough to be Irish, then you're lucky enough.
It is better to be a coward for a minute than dead for the rest of your life.
So when someone asks, “What are you?â€
Smile at them and say,
“I’m Irish, Irish, Irish, Irish,
Irish all the way.
May those who love us, love us.
And for those who don't love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if he can not turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles,
So we may know them by their limping.
It isn't WRONG to not be Irish.
It's just too bad.
I love being of Irish Descent 365 days of the year.
When Irish eyes are smiling,
It is like a morning in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter,
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world is bright and gay,
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure they'll steal your heart away.
Our revenge will be the laughter of our children.
Children are the rainbow of the life.
Grandchildren are the 'Pot of Gold'.
What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover?
A Rash of Good Luck!
They talk of the luck of Irish,
The magic of Shamrocks too.
But sure and it is more than Irish luck,
To be knowing someone like you.
May the light always find you on a dreary day.
When you need to be home, may you find your way.
May you always have the courage to take a chance,
and your life be filled with romance.
Everyone is wise till he speaks.
A small debt makes a man your debtor,
A large one your enemy.
I like men, how I like my coffee- Hot, strong and Irish.
- Irish Coffee House
Do not rest your eyes beyond what is your own.
A wood to your coffin, may it be made of 100 years old oak;
And may we plant the tree together, tomorrow.
If you cheat, cheat death.
If you steal, steal someone's heart.
If you fight, fight for virtue.
If you drink, drink Irish coffee.
Do not miss all the beautiful colors of the rainbow looking for that pot of gold.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and the road rise gently to your pace!
I may be old and gray on the outside.
But on the inside I am young,
redheaded and Irish.
A Row between Friends is short lasting, even if Bitter it is never long
The receiver and giver of a Shamrock
shall have Good luck.
Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue.
But never forget to remember those who have stuck by you.
There are good ships and wood ships,
the ships that sail the sea.
But the best ships are friendships;
And may they always be.
Our Irish blunders are never blunders of the heart.
Welcome to our home.
May peace be with you while you stay.
And joy be with you on your way.
Fairies live where shamrocks grow,
And grant luck to those who know.
Irish Recipe for Longevity:
Leave the Table Hungry.
Leave the Bed Sleepy.
Leave the Pub Thirsty.
It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.
Bless us with good food,
the gift of gab and hearty laughter.
May the love and joy we share
be with us now and forever.
Come and share a pot of tea.
My home is warm and
my friendship is free.
A cup of tea solves everything.
I am not always sarcastic.
I am kidding.
I am Irish,
Sarcasm is my second language
Keep calm. Sure it will Grand.
Always end your day with positive thoughts. No matters how bad things are, tomorrow is another chance to make things better.
Love leaves a memory no one can steal!
Pulse of my heart, song of my soul, light of my night.
Red sky at night - shepherd's delight.
May the winds of fortune sail you,
May you sail a gentle sea.
May it always be the other guy
Who says, "This coffee is on me"!
I am not perfect. I am Irish.
That is like perfect plus awesome.
Which is way better.
When Irish eyes are smiling,
And Irish smiles are wide,
When Irish hearts are happy,
And the piper plays a slide.
Is it not a blessing,
Is it not just grand
To know the heart and soul
Of you belongs to Ireland!
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 joy; from this day forward...
May the sun always shine on your windowpane,
May a 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!
I-rish you have 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 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 road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way - good health, good luck, and happiness, for today and every day.
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 joy and peace surround you,
Contentment latch your door,
And happiness be with you now,
And bless you evermore.
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 hinges of our friendship never grow rusty.
May the Lord keep you in His hand and never close His fist too tight.
May the sound of happy music, And the lilt of Irish laughter, fill your heart with gladness, that stays forever after.
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 you have all the happiness
May you live a long life,
Full of gladness and health;
With pockets full of gold,
As the least of your wealth.
May the dreams you hold dearest,
Be those which come true;
The kindness you spread,
Keep returning 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 your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
At all Hallow's Tide, may God keep you safe
From goblin and pooka and black-hearted stranger,
From harm of the water and hurt of the fire,
From thorns of the bramble, from all other danger,
From Will O' The Wisp haunting the mire;
From stumbles and tumbles
and tricksters to vex you,
May God in His mercy, this week protect you.
May the blessing of light be on you-
light without and light within.
May the blessed sunlight shine on you
and warm your heart
till it glows like a great peat fire.
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!
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 God give you
A faithful friend to share for every problem that life sends,
A sweet song for every sigh
And
An answer for each prayer!
May your day be touched by Irish luck,
brightened by a song in your heart,
and warmed by the smiles
of the people you love!
May love and laughter light your days,
And warm your heart and home.
May good & faithful friends be yours,
Wherever you may roam.
May you live hundred years, with one extra year to repent.
May your home always be too small to hold your friends
May your day be filled with blessings like
the sun that lights the sky,
May you always have the courage
to spread your wings and fly.
May your pockets be heavy,
and your heart be light.
May goodluck pursue you
each morning and night.
These things I warmly wish for you:
Some one to love,
Some work to do,
A bit of sun,
A bit of cheer,
And a guardian angel always near!
Shamrock are for luck,
Hearts are for love,
May you always be protected
By the Lord above.
May the saddest day of your future be no worse
Than the happiest day of your past.
May you have always walls for the wind,
A roof for the rain,
Tea beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire.
As you slide down the banister of life,
May the splinters never point in the wrong direction!
May you have warm winds and cold evenings.
A full moon & 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 you live as long as you want
and never want as long as you live.
May you always have sunbeam to warm you,
Goodluck to charm you,
A sheltering angel
So nothing can harm you!
May you always have
Laughter to cheer you,
and whenever you PRAY
Heaven to hear you!
May the wind always be at your back!
May your account always be bigger than your trouble.
May misfortune follow you the rest of your life.
But never catch up.
May the face of every good news and back of every bad news be towards us!
May your troubles be less
and your blessings be more.
Nothing but happiness come
through your door!
May your blessings out number the shamrock that grow.
And may trouble avoid you wherever you go!
Wherever you go,
whatever you do,
may the luck of the Irish
be there with you!
May the good Lord watch over you as you growing in love.
May He bless your home with the peace that surpass understanding.
May God crown your work with success and fulfillment.
May you always be thankful for every blessing, great and small.
May you get all your wishes but one,
So you always have something to strive for.
May you have...
a song in your heart
a smile on your lips
and nothing but joy
at your finger tips!
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 strong arms hold you,
caring hearts tend you,
and may love await you at every step.
As he brought new faith to Ireland,
so may he bring to you,
a touch of Irish happiness
in every thing you do -
and like the good St. Patrick,
may your home and life be blessed
with all of God's special favors,
good health and peaceful rest.
As the sun rises gold over the Emerald Isle,
May your oat's hot steam nourishing your smile.
And may you be thankful to Him who fills the bowl,
warms your heart and soothes your soul.
May the luck of Irish lead to happiest heights and the highway you travel be lined with green lights!
May the grace of God's protection and His great love abide;
Within your home and within the hearts of all who dwell inside.
May luck be your companion.
May friends stand by your side.
May God bless you with happiness.
May love and faith abide.
May the wings of butterfly kiss the sun,
And find your shoulder to light on.
to bring you luck, happiness and riches.
Today, tomorrow and beyond!
May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day.
May songbirds serenade you every step along the way.
May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue.
And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.
May you always have work for your hands to do,
May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
May you be poor in misfortunes,
and rich in blessings,
May you know nothing but happiness,
from this day forward,
May good luck be your friend,
In whatever you do,
And may trouble be always,
A stranger to 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.
I wish healing upon you
The healing of Mary with me,
Mary, Michael and Brighid
Be with me all three.
Fly with the birds of the air
Fly with the wasps of the hill
Swim with the sea-going whale
For they are swiftest
Be upon the clouds of the sky,
For they are the rainiest,
Be upon the river's current,
Cascading to the sea.
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 know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
May the joys of today
Be those of tomorrow.
May green be the grass, you walk on.
May blue be the skies above you.
May pure be the joys that surround you.
May true be the hearts that love you.
May your day be like a pot of morning tea..
Overflowing to warm the soul!