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Irish Proverbs & Words of Wisdom

Key Takeaways

  • There are countless Irish proverbs. Some come from common language and blessings. Others from Irish literary greats.

  • Many Irish proverbs have a sarcastic or humorous element to them.

  • Irish proverbs can also be used in toasts at big events as birthday celebrations, weddings, etc

With St Patricks Day coming up soon, we looked at some of our favourite Irish proverbs & words of wisdom. A mixture of quotes from the great minds of Irish literature as well as some common phrases and blessings.

 

By Amy

Amy Rankin co-founded Vagabond Tours and is currently the Marketing Director. Amy is a keen outdoor enthusiast, a really fast runner and a sailing instructor; not to mention a mum of three โ€” four, if you include Rob.

With St Patricks Day coming up soon, we looked at some of our favourite Irish proverbs & words of wisdom. A mixture of quotes from the great minds of Irish literature as well as some common phrases and blessings. Hopefully one or two will brighten your day.

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As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point the wrong way.

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Your feet will bring you to where your heart is.

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Murphy's Law:

Nothing is as easy as it looks. Everything takes longer than you expect.And if anything can go wrong, It will at the worst possible moment.

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May you live all the days of your life.

- Jonathan Swift

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The older the fiddle the sweater the tune.

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You'll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind.

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God is good, but never dance in a small boat.

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What butter and whiskey won't cure, there is no cure for.

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There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be.

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A turkey never voted for an early Christmas.

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Here's to your roof, may it be well thatched, And here's to allunder it -May they bewell matched.

Irish Toast

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There's no need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

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If you can't get rid of the skeleton in your closet you'd best take it out and teach it to dance.

- George Bernard Shaw

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Life is like a cup of tea, it's all in how you make it.

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Life is too important to be taken seriously

Oscar Wilde

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