The Irish have a rich and varied history. Well-known for their tidbits of wisdom and humorous one-liners, this list of 10 funny Irish sayings are perfect for adding to your next St. Patrick’s Day get together or to add a little more funny Irish wit to your day.
Funny Sayings
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“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.” This saying pays tribute to the Irish’s long relationship with strong drinks. Regardless of whether you imbibe, few people can argue with the restorative qualities of good times spent with friends and a good night sleep.
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“Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you fight with your neighbor. It makes you shoot at your landlord and it makes you miss him.” Another funny twist on the detriments of drinking and it’s effects.
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“One of the worst things that can happen in life is to win a bet on a horse at an early age.” The Irish often talk of the curse of being young, and this saying reminds us that luck is wasted in youth because wisdom is required for responsibility.
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“A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows.” This wisdom is enlightening to all ages. Much like poking a bee’s nest, agitating a disagreement is never wise.
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“The Irish ignore anything they can’t drink or punch.” The Irish are known for their feisty personalities and this saying pays homage to their quick tempers.
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A silent mouth is sweet to hear.” This saying is a twist on the classic “silence is golden”. The Irish appreciate a person wise enough to bite their tongue as much as any culture.
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“Where the tongue slips, it speaks the truth.” The Irish know a statement said in haste often speaks of the truth.
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“Both your friend and your enemy think you will never die.” Though often for different reasons.
- “Pog Mo Thoin”. World famous, this Irish saying is as close as you will get to a swear word in the Irish language. It means Kiss My A**. Its so famous, we put it on a t-shirt in our store!
lastly…and it’s true
- “There are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were.” This is a great truth known to anyone Irish!
