Irish Blessing

“Irish Blessing” is not a single author but a common label used for traditional-style blessings and short prayers associated with Irish culture. Many texts circulated under this heading are anonymous, adapted from oral tradition, or written in a deliberately folk idiom that resembles older devotional verse. In popular use, “Irish Blessing” often functions like a genre tag: it groups together benedictions for travel, friendship, home, and remembrance, frequently beginning with “May…” and offering wishes for protection, peace, and good fortune. Because these pieces are widely shared on cards, posters, and the internet, specific origins and authorship are often uncertain or misattributed.