Wise, Old Irish Sayings

We’ve compiled a list of popular old Irish sayings to help you learn more Irish.

Má tú ag lorg cara gan locht, béidh tú gan cara go deo.
If you are looking for a friend without a fault you will be without a friend forever.

Is minic cuma aingeal ar an Diabhal féin.
There is often the look of an angel on the Devil himself.

Dá fhada an lá tagann an tráthnóna.
However long the day, the evening will come.

Is minic a bhíonn ciúin ciontach.
The quiet one is often guilty.

Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin.
There’s no hearth like your own hearth.