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Irish sayings, proverbs and prayers for St. Patrick's Day

Some of the most-famous words to ever come out of Ireland


Slea Head, County Kerry - words of wisdom from Ireland
Slea Head, County Kerry - words of wisdom from Ireland
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Perfection is something that cannot be achieved,
it is something that we strive for.
-Jara McKee

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A man's best friend is his mother until he meets his wife.

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Here's to Hell!
May the stay there be as fun as the way there!

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May there be spring enough in your life
to outlast the winters;
May there be guitars (and drums) enough
to lift your spirits whenever you need it;
May you be gentle enough to comfort those who are hurting,
But revolutionary enough to bring heaven to those who need it now.
May there always be a leprechaun near you
to bring out laughter and dance and the child in you.
And may God always have room enough for you in the palm of his hand!
- Donated by Gregory Hicks

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May all your ups and downs be under the sheets.
- Patrick Ryan

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A boy may kiss his girl goodbye,
The sun may kiss the butterfly,
The wine may kiss the crystal glass,
And you, my friend, may kiss my ass.


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Old Irish saying: If you have to bend over anywhere near a catholic priest back into a corner first.. This kind of article promotes the dangerous and stupid idea that Irish people (actually born in Ireland) go on with the kind of crap shitty sayings and top-o-the-mornin' Darby O'Gill banter that it lists.
Check out Kevin Mac Aleer, the Irish comedian from County Tyrone, once described as the man who put the dead back into deadpan. He's got a wickedly paint stripping sense of humour typical of Ulstermen and women. He's an acquired taste, but he sends up stereotypical Irishness to a T.
Geez, Where's the "Curdexty" complaining that she never heard of one of these, and nobody in her "Irish" family ever heard of them either!
These little poems are so clever and inspirational! I am thinking of using them on greeting cards and putting them on plaques to display in my home.
May the worst of your tomorrows be no worse than the best of your todays!
 




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