Top 10 Irish Sayings

In the spirit of St. Patty's Day, here's a list of the top 10 Irish sayings -
1. Éirinn go Brách
Translation: Ireland forever.
Meaning: Ireland forever.

2. Dá fhaid é an lá tiocfaidh an tráthnóna
Translation: No matter how long the day, the evening will come.
Meaning: This too shall pass.

3. Sláinte
Translation: Health.
Meaning: To your health. (Cheers)

4. An té a luíonn le gagharaibh éireoidh le dearnaithibh
Translation: If you lie down with dogs, you'll rise with fleas.
Meaning: You get what you deserve.

5. Giorraíonn beirt bóthar
Translation: Two people shorten the road.
Meaning: It's nice to have company on a journey.

6. Níor bhris focal maith fiacal riamh
Translation: A good word never broke a tooth.
Meaning: A compliment never hurts.

7. Níl aon sean stoca nach bhfaigheann sean bhróg
Translation: There is no old stocking that doesn't find an old boot.
Meaning: Everyone has a soul mate.

8. Ní breac é go mbíonn sé ar an bport
Translation: It isn't a trout until it's on the bank.
Meaning: Beware of claiming premature success.

9. Tá cluasa fada ar mhuca beaga
Translation: Little pigs have big ears.
Meaning: Kids hear more than you think.

10. Is í ding di féin a scoileann an dair
Translation: It is a wedge of itself that splits the oak.
Meaning: Beware of the enemy within.

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Cheers,
Allison