65 Best St. Patrick's Day Quotes and Sayings
Read these over a glass of green beer for the full St. Patty's Day experience.
Besides wearing green, eating a traditional Irish meal and drinking green beer, the easiest way to get into the festive St. Patty’s Day spirit, on or ahead of the holiday, is by reading through some St. Patrick’s Day quotes. Our collection of quotes ranges from Irish blessings and toasts to funny quips and odes to Ireland — many of which are from popular Irish celebrities, such as Colin Farrell and Conan O'Brien.
At the heart of it, these blessings, quotes and sayings offer a fun way for people to get into the St. Patty’s Day spirit — whether you were born Irish or not. Laura Sommers said it best, “Whether it's St. Patrick's Day or not, everyone has a little luck o' the Irish in them.” Looking for more inspiration? Check out our guide to the best St. Patrick's Day captions.
Irish Blessings
May the leprechauns be near you,
To spread luck along your way.
And may all the Irish angels,
Smile upon you, St. Patrick's Day.
May the road rise 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.
May the luck of the Irish possess you. May the devil fly off with your worries. May God bless you forever and ever.
May the Irish hills caress you.
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
May you have all the happiness and luck that life can hold — and at the end of your rainbows. May you find a pot of gold.
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May the roof above us never fall in.
And may the friends fathered below it never fall out.
May your best day of your past be the worst day of your future.
A wish that every day for you will be happy from the start and may you always have good luck and a song within your heart.
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.
And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck and happiness for today and every day.
A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.
There is no luck except where there is discipline.
May your pockets be heavy, and your heart be light, may good luck pursue you each morning and night.
Best St. Patrick's Day Quotes
Nora Roberts
Ireland is a land of poets and legends, of dreamers and rebels.
Nora Roberts
The tune was sad, as the best of Ireland was, melancholy and lovely as a lover’s tears.
Tyson Fury
You can take a man of Ireland, but you can't take out the Irishness of the man.
Conan O’Brien
I will tell you, my body immediately responds to being in Ireland because every single cell in my body says yes.
Fiona Shaw
Even when they have nothing, the Irish emit a kind of happiness, a joy.
Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman's Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
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