Irish Blessing



Artist: Sigrun Bankwitz

Choreographer: Gerard Pietsch



This traditional Irish Blessing  is an ancient Celtic prayer which can be traced back to early pagan days.


The words in English are as follows:


 Irish Blessing


May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

The rains fall soft upon your fields

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.


This dance can be found on YouTube seniorentanz irischer segen

Irish Blessing in German

A demonstration dance by Ira Weisburd 2019 is the same as the notations.


Information provided by Mandy.