May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

       AND AN IRISH BLESSING

May the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be always at your back;
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and the rains fall soft upon your fields;
And until we meet again,
May GOD hold you in the palm of HIS hand.

       AND ANOTHER IRISH BLESSING

May you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you´re dead.

       AN ANCIENT IRISH PRAYER

I arise today,
Through God´s strength to pilot me;
God´s might to uphold me,
God´s wisdom to guide me,
God´s eye to look before me,
God´s shield to protect me,
God´s host to save me,
From snares of devils,
From temptation of vices,
From everyone who wishes me ill,
Afar and anear,
Alone and in a multitude.
     ~From St. Patrick´s Breastplate

       AN OLD IRISH TOAST

May your troubles be less--
and your blessings be more--
and may nothing but happiness--
come through your door.