20 Irish Thanksgiving Blessings for Loved Ones 2025

Thanksgiving 2025 invites us to pause and reflect. It’s a time to give thanks for family gathered close, friendships that stand the test of time, and the quiet abundance that fills our lives.

During this season of gratitude, few traditions capture the spirit of thankfulness quite like Irish Thanksgiving Blessings.

Born from Ireland’s poetic soul, these blessings remind us to see beauty in simple moments and to cherish every bond we hold dear. Their words carry warmth and a distinct Irish charm that makes every Thanksgiving special.

Let’s discover how these timeless blessings can bring extra meaning to your Thanksgiving 2025.

Irish blessings for Thanksgiving are warm, heartfelt words that celebrate gratitude, family, and togetherness. Rooted in Irish tradition and spirituality, these blessings are often shared aloud at the table, written on cards, or passed around with a smile. They turn simple moments into something meaningful and maybe even a little magical.

Turns out, giving thanks is nothing new in Ireland.

Long before Thanksgiving arrived, the Celts were already expressing deep gratitude for the land, the changing seasons, and the people around them. Every harvest was a reason to be thankful, and their blessings reflected that simple truth.

When Christianity arrived, those early traditions didn’t disappear. Instead, they blended with new beliefs. Blessings began to include prayers for protection and divine guidance, without losing their connection to nature and community.

That blend of old and new is what makes Irish Thanksgiving blessings so special. They carry both the soul of the earth and the spirit of faith, all wrapped in words that still warm hearts today.

In Ireland, Irish Thanksgiving Blessings are more than mere words; they are heartfelt expressions steeped in tradition. The Irish are known for their poetic language; blessings play a vital role in celebrations, signifying love, protection, and goodwill among family and friends.

Irish Thanksgiving Blessings are more than old sayings. They remind us to be thankful for family, friendship, good health, love, and peace at home. They’re simple words with a warm heart.

Here are some popular and cherished Irish Thanksgiving blessings to inspire gratitude, love, and joy in your holiday gatherings:

1. “May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

the rains fall soft upon your fields,

and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”

2. “Always remember to forget

The things that made you sad.

But never forget to remember

The things that made you glad.”

3. "Wishing you a rainbow

For sunlight after showers—

Miles and miles of Irish smiles

For golden happy hours—

Shamrocks at your doorway

For luck and laughter too,

And a host of friends that never ends

Each day your whole life through!"

4. "May God be with you and bless you,

May you see your children’s children,

May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings."

5. “Here’s to you and yours, And to mine and ours.

And if mine and ours, Ever come across to you and yours,

I hope you and yours will do, As much for mine and ours

As mine and ours have done, For you and yours“.

6. "An old Irish recipe longevity:

Leave the table hungry.

Leave the bed sleepy.

Leave the bar thirsty."

7. “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 your home be filled with laughter. May your pockets be filled with gold

And may you have all the happiness, Your Irish heart can hold.

May your blessings outnumber, The Shamrocks that grow

And may trouble avoid you, Wherever you may go.

May luck be a friend to you, And be with ye in all your days,

And may trouble be to you, A stranger, now and always.”

8. "May your pockets be heavy

And your heart be light,

May good luck pursue you

Each morning and night."

9. “May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load,

may the mist of Irish magic shorten every road,

may you taste the sweetest pleasures that fortune ere bestowed,

and may all your friends remember all the favours you are owed.”

10. "May the love and protection

Saint Patrick can give

Be yours in abundance

As long as you live."

11. “May you have love that never ends,

lots of money, and lots of friends.

Health be yours, whatever you do,

and may God send many blessings to you“.

12. "May God give you...

For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer to each prayer."

13. “May your heart be warm and happy

With the lilt of Irish laughter

Every day in every way

And forever and ever after.”

14. "Grant me a sense of humor, Lord,

The saving grace to see a joke,

To win some happiness from life,

And pass it on to other folks."

15. “Bless this house, O’ Lord we pray, make it safe by night and day;

Bless these walls, so firm and stout keep want and trouble out:

Bless the roof and chimney tall, let thy peace lie over all.”

16. "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!"

17. "Good times, good friends,

Good health to you

And the luck of the Irish in all that you do."

18. “May God grant you always a sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you,

a sheltering angel so nothing can harm you.

Laughter to cheer you, faithful friends near you.

And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”

19. "Christ be with me

Christ before me

Christ behind me

Christ in me

Christ beneath me

Christ above me

Christ on my right

Christ on my left

Christ where I lie

Christ where I sit

Christ where I arise

Christ in the heart of every man

who thinks of me

Christ in the mouth of every man

who speaks of me

Christ in every eye that sees me

Christ in every ear that hears me

Salvation is of the Lord."

20. “May these walls be filled with laughter.

May it reach from floor to rafter.

May the roof keep out the rain, May sunshine warm each windowpane.

And may the door be open wide to let the good Lord’s love inside”.

Incorporating these blessings into your Thanksgiving celebration can enhance the experience for you and your loved ones. Here are some ways to do so:

• At the Dinner Table: Offer Irish Thanksgiving Day blessings before the meal to set a grateful tone for the gathering.

• Greeting Cards: Write a blessing in Thanksgiving cards for friends and family to express your gratitude and love.

• Toast or Speech: Include a blessing in your Irish Thanksgiving toast during the meal to create a heartfelt connection among guests.

• Decor: Print a favorite blessing on decorative cards and place them around the dining area for everyone to admire.

Irish Thanksgiving blessings aren’t just lovely old words — they’re a beautiful way to slow down, connect, and give thanks for all that matters most.

As you gather around the table this season, why not share a blessing or two? It might just warm someone’s heart more than the turkey ever could.

“Lá Buíochais Sona Duit” — Happy Thanksgiving to you.