You’ve undoubtedly heard the classic Irish blessing: “May the road rise ... but there are plenty of other Irish sayings on life, love and friendship, and we’ve collected the best of them ...

"May the road rise to meet you" is an Irish blessing that has been passed down through generations. It is a traditional way of wishing someone good luck and fortune on their journey through life.

DEAR MOTHER ALIVE IN AN IRISH FAMILY TRADITION ISN’T JUST REMEMBERED ... GIVE IT A LITTLE HUG, GIVE IT A LITTLE BLESSING. YEAH, BUT LET’S REWIND FOR A MOMENT. IT ALL BEGAN IN A BOSTON KITCHEN ...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has highlighted the "steadfast" friendship between Ireland and ... on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory as Irish music played in the background.