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115 Best Short Irish Quotes & Sayings for Life & Luck
Ireland is a land of wisdom, wit, and wonderful sayings. Whether you’re looking for short Irish quotes about life, famous Irish proverbs, or Gaelic blessings, these timeless words capture the heart and spirit of the Emerald Isle.
From humorous quips to deep, meaningful reflections on family and luck, here are some of the best Irish quotes to inspire and uplift you.
Short Irish Quotes
- “May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more.”
- “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures.”
- “May the road rise to meet you.”
- “There are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met yet.”
- “What’s meant for you won’t pass you by.”
- “It is in the shelter of each other that people live.”
- “May your heart be light and your pockets heavy.”
- “Wherever you go, whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be with you.”
- “A light heart lives long.”
- “You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your father was.”
- “A friend’s eye is a good mirror.”
- “Laughter is brightest where food is best.”
- “A little fire that warms is better than a big fire that burns.”
- “Better to be fortunate than rich.”
- “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.”
- “Every man is sociable until a cow invades his garden.”
- “Your feet will bring you to where your heart is.”
- “Don’t be breaking your shin on a stool that’s not in your way.”
- “If you want praise, die. If you want blame, marry.”
- “A promise is a debt.”
- “God made time, but man made haste.”
- “Tis better to buy a small bouquet and give it to your friend today than a big wreath for his grave tomorrow.”
- “Even a small thorn causes pain.”
- “May the cat eat you, and the devil eat the cat.”
- “The older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune.”
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Irish Quotes About Life
- “Life is like a cup of tea; it’s all in how you make it.”
- “A life spent laughing is a life well spent.”
- “Count your joys instead of your woes.”
- “Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.”
- “May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future.”
- “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
- “If you do not sow in the spring, you will not reap in the autumn.”
- “A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, and his mother the longest.”
- “Time is a great storyteller.”
- “A good word never broke a tooth.”
Short Irish Quotes About Life
- “Life’s a journey, not a destination.”
- “Do not resent growing old, many are denied the privilege.”
- “A day of rain is better than a day of fire.”
- “It takes time to build castles.”
- “The longest road out is the shortest road home.”
- “Fortune favors the brave.”
- “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.”
- “A bird never flew on one wing.”
- “To each their own road.”
- “It is not a star that lights the way but the heart.”
Famous Irish Quotes
- “May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.”
- “Being Irish is very much a part of who I am. I take it everywhere with me.” — Colin Farrell
- “There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting.” — John Millington Synge
- “You can take a man out of Ireland, but you can’t take the Irish out of the man.” — Unknown
- “Luck is believing you’re lucky.” — Tennessee Williams
- “May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been, the foresight to know where you’re going, and the insight to know when you’ve gone too far.”
- “The Irish are the only people in the world who would walk over 1,000 naked women to get to a pint of Guinness.” — Unknown
- “Ireland is a land of poets and legends, of dreamers and rebels.” — Nora Roberts
- “There are only two kinds of people in the world: the Irish and those who wish they were.” — Unknown
- “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” — Oscar Wilde
Irish Quotes Funny
- “God invented whiskey so the Irish wouldn’t rule the world.”
- “There’s nothing so bad that it couldn’t be worse.”
- “An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto one blade of grass and not fall off the earth.”
- “If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!”
- “May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short.”
- “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.”
- “Never iron a four-leaf clover, you don’t want to press your luck.”
- “As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.”
- “Laughter is brightest where the food is best.”
- “Don’t marry for money—you can borrow it cheaper.”
- “If it was raining soup, the Irish would go out with forks.”
- “May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.”
- “If you do not sow in the spring, you will not reap in the autumn.”
- “A turkey never voted for Christmas.”
- “May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty!”
Inspirational Irish Quotes
- “May your joys be as bright as the morning, your sorrows merely be shadows that fade in the sunlight of love.”
- “May you always have courage to take a chance.”
- “Dreams come true for those who work while they dream.”
- “A kind word never broke anyone’s mouth.”
- “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.”
- “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation and hard work.”
- “May you be rich in blessings, poor in misfortune, slow to make enemies, and quick to make friends.”
- “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking.”
- “What fills the eye fills the heart.”
- “A friend’s eye is a good mirror.”
Irish Quotes About Family
- “A family of Irish birth will argue and fight, but let a shout come from without, and see them all unite.”
- “May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home.”
- “A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.”
- “Bless you and your family, health and prosperity.”
- “Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.”
- “A family is a little world created by love.”
- “An Irish family is a circle of strength and love.”
- “May your home always be warm and your family always close.”
- “The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty.”
- “In our family, love runs deep and laughs are plenty.”
- “No matter how far we roam, family is always home.”
- “The love of family is life’s greatest blessing.”
- “An Irish home is a place where love grows.”
- “A family’s love is a shelter from life’s storms.”
- “Wherever you go and whatever you do, may your family’s love follow you.”
Luck of the Irish Quotes
- “May your luck be always by your side.”
- “The luck of the Irish is with you today!”
- “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks.”
- “Here’s to a bit o’ luck and a lot o’ laughter!”
- “Irish luck: some have it, all want it!”
- “A bit of Irish luck goes a long way.”
- “Shamrocks and shenanigans for all!”
- “May your pockets be heavy and your heart light.”
- “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover.”
- “You can’t buy luck, but you can be Irish!”
Irish Quotes Gaelic Sayings
- “Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste.” (Broken Irish is better than clever English.)
- “Go n-éirí an bóthar leat.” (May the road rise with you.)
- “Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin.” (There’s no place like home.)
- “Ní neart go cur le chéile.” (There is no strength without unity.)
- “Sláinte!” (Good health!)
- “Tá grá agam duit.” (I love you.)
- “An té a luíonn leis na madraí, éiríonn sé leis na dearnaid.” (Lie with dogs, wake with fleas.)
- “Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí.” (Praise youth and it will thrive.)
- “Céad míle fáilte.” (A hundred thousand welcomes.)
- “Bíonn súil le muir ach ní bhíonn súil le h-iasc.” (Hope for the sea, but not for fish.)
Irish quotes have a unique charm, blending humor, wisdom, and heartfelt sentiment. Whether you’re embracing the “luck of the Irish” or seeking inspiration for life, these sayings remind us to live with joy, resilience, and a bit of mischief. Sláinte to the wisdom of Ireland! 🍀
