A Gaelic Farewell
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rain fall softly upon your fields until we meet again,
And may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
About This Prayer
A Gaelic Farewell is a short and well-loved prayer of blessing, often used at funerals and memorial services. Its words are simple, peaceful and comforting, offering wishes for rest, protection and safe keeping. It may be especially suitable for someone with Irish or Celtic connections, or for a service where the family would like to include a familiar blessing. Because it is brief, it can work well at the end of the service, during a moment of reflection, or as part of a personal tribute.
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