Irish blessings and quotes

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 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 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 are going,
And the insight to know when you have gone too far. 


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 have food and raiment,
A soft pillow for your head,
May you be forty years in heaven
Before the devil knows you're dead.