Irish Passport for Paddy’s Day!

Irish Lingo… Irish Passport for Paddy’s Day….Speaking of beer, we all know that a libation at an authentic Irish pub is a big part of the celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day. And as you share a drink or two, thanks to Ancestry you can also talk the talk. Freshen up on your Irish lingo and toast to one of these famous sayings:

 

  1. Expression: “Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla clíste.”

Pronunciation: Iss faar Gay-el-geh brish-teh naw Bay-er-lah clish-teh

Translation: Broken Irish is better than clever English.

 

  1. Expression: “May your thoughts be as glad as the shamrocks. May your heart be as light as a song. May each day bring you bright, happy hours. That stay with you all the year long.”
  2. Expression: “Tá onóir ag an aois agus uaisle ag an óige.”

Pronunciation: Tah on-ower egg on eesh ogg-uss ush-le egg on owe-egg-eh

Translation: Age is honourable and youth is noble.

  1. Expression: “May the luck of the Irish
    Lead to happiest heights

And the highway you travel
Be lined with green lights.”

  1. Expression: “Níl saoi gan locht.”

Pronunciation: Neel see gon luch(k)t

Translation: There’s not a wise man without fault (we all have our weaknesses).

 

  1. Expression: A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.
  2. Expression: “Éirinn go Brách”

Pronunciation: Erin go Braugh
Translation: Ireland forever!