How to Recite an Irish Blessing

An Irish blessing is among the most beautiful, heartwarming traditions to take part in. Irish blessings are recited during St. Patrick's Day festivities. An Irish blessing is recited during other occasions such as weddings and housewarmings. Get prepared to recite well.

Instructions

1. Practice daily in order to get ready to recite an Irish blessing. Choose the Irish blessing you want to recite for the gathering you're going to deliver the blessing to. You may want to recite one that you've written yourself. "May the Road Rise to Meet You" is probably the most popular and well-known Irish blessing.

2. Listen to Irish recordings and try to learn the Irish accent, if possible. The Irish brogue is delightful and your blessing will sound quite authentic.

3. Be lighthearted and happy when you prepare to recite an Irish blessing. The Irish take the delivery of a blessing quite seriously. An Irish blessing is delivered to encourage people, to give honor and to ask God's protection. While the Irish take the speaking of the blessing seriously, they are also a people who enjoy life and have a keen sense of humor.

4. Know that people get great comfort out of hearing an Irish blessing recited. If you recite an Irish blessing at a housewarming party, a wedding or a baby's christening, you'll increase the joy of the celebration. Smile and make eye contact with your audience as you recite an Irish blessing.

5. Lift a toast as you recite an Irish blessing. St. Patrick's Day usually brings lots of toasting opportunities at the local pubs. No matter where you recite an Irish blessing, you don't have to toast it with alcohol. Any type of beverage, cold or hot, will do fine.