Jan 28, 2014 Jan 29, 2014 by Brandon Gaille. We’ve put together a list of the top 5 pieces of music or song to consider in planning an authentic Irish funeral. Popular Irish Blessings . May the sun shine warm upon your face, And the rains fall soft upon you. Lyrics . Played at both Princess Diana's funeral and at Elvis Presley's funeral (performed by Bing Crosby), this is one of the best known Irish airs, recognised the world over. An ancient Irish Blessing: ‘May the road rise up to meet you. Irish prayers for funerals, Irish blessings for coping with the death of a loved one. Slán (bye!) Top Lyrics of 2009. Danny Boy. The Priests - Irish Blessing Lyrics. May the luck of the Irish be with you!

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The Parting Glass is a great example of that special quality found in the best farewell songs – being able to combine joy and sorrow in a way that is both sad yet uplifting at the same time. Leaving a blessing and wishing them the best. A song of farewell and blessing. Irish funerals are no exception to the rule. Irish Blessing Traditional Additional lyrics and music ©1999 Debbie Zepick As I wave farewell at your door I am overwhelmed by sadness What does this life boast if not uncertainty Will we meet again on this side Father willing, face to face I leave now as though tomorrow may not come For tomorrow may not come and so I leave this blessing Chorus: Top Lyrics of 2010. Top Lyrics of 2011. Popular Artists. This song gets used at quite a few funerals. The Mountains Of Mourne. See beautiful Irish sentiments, engraved in script and Ogham lettering on our Irish Jewelry Collection . Advertisement. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again…etc’ Read the full version of this inspiring Irish blessing here and discover more beautiful Irish prayers like it! Saying goodbye and not knowing if you will see that person again. Popular Albums. May the wind always be at your back. When the Irish perform a wake, a window must be immediately opened to allow the spirit to escape and closed no more than two hours later to prevent their return. Here are seven songs to play at Irish funerals. An Old Cradle Song: Sleep, my babe, lie still and slumber, All through the night May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. May the road rise up to meet you. Irish words of wisdom to help you heal in a time of grief. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. This magnificent musical and lyrical meshing produced one of the great love poems in the Irish canon, and a song which graces many a farewell to loved ones. Recently Added. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer. So, may St. Pat himself be looking down with joy upon you today! Popular Song Lyrics.

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be ever at your back. More » Artists. Danny Boy; Originally written in about 1912, Danny Boy is one of the most beautiful Irish farewell airs. The lyrics of The Mountains Of Mourne were written by Roscommon man Percy French. In addition to the basic farewells in Scottish Gaelic and Irish, there are many other ways to say goodbye in these languages: Scottish Gaelic: beannachd leat: Translates to "see you" or "blessings be with you" beannachd leibh: Translates to "farewell" or "blessings be with you." Slán leat (goodbye to you), slán go fóill (bye for now), slán abhaile (safe home to a visitor) and slán is beannacht (goodbye and blessings) are all usable variations. The tune is an adaptation of an old traditional air Carrigdhoun. 1. It’s thought to have been a popular New Year’s Eve song in both Ireland and … 43 Irish Blessings for Funerals. Other Traditional Gaelic Farewells. An Irish Prayer: May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial.