20 Famous Funny Irish Sayings to Get You Laughing

We’ve compiled the top 20 humorous Irish proverbs for your amusement if you feel like a chuckle.

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Irish people have endured some difficult periods during our past. Despite famine, subjugation, and civil strife, we managed to overcome. Nevertheless, no matter the tribulations we have gone through, we have never relinquished our sense of humour.

The funny, odd and insightful proverbs and expressions from Ireland have been embraced worldwide. Here are some of the most famous.

Take a look at our compilation of the top 20 funniest Irish proverbs if you’re in the mood for a laugh.

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20. Because there is no beer in heaven, we drink it here.

No doubt, many Irish people have a great fondness for Guinness, and this is concisely expressed in this saying.

19. I wish the devil would eat the cat and the cat would eat you.

Are you looking for an unusual insult to throw at an adversary? This might be the perfect one.

18. Those who slander you will also slander others.

Throughout the years, many insightful Irish sayings have been passed down from one generation to the next.

17. You don’t want to push your luck, which is why you should never iron a four-leaf clover.

It is a longstanding belief in Irish mythology that coming across a four-leaf clover is an indication of good fortune. This expression takes advantage of this custom.

16. The nation is doomed by alcohol. Your neighbor and you end up fighting as a result. It forces you to shoot at your landlord and causes you to miss him.

We advise against attempting this activity without proper guidance and safety precautions in place.

15. May your Monday be brief and your coffee be strong.

This proverb is something to which we all can relate.

14. May the Lord never clench His fist too firmly around you.

It is not uncommon to find references to death or double entendres in popular Irish proverb. The Irish have a penchant for dark humour.

13. Being Irish is a fortunate circumstance, so congratulations.

The Irish have certainly experienced some good fortune!

12. I hope the Good Lord will like you, but not too soon.

The majority of Irish people adhere to Catholicism, a fact evidenced by the prevalence of traditional Catholic proverbs in Irish culture.

11. Whoever controls their tongues keeps their friends.

The Irish are famously known for their congeniality and joviality, something that has earned them many friends. However, after a few drinks, it might be wise to heed this sentiment!

10. Bless your entire Irish body, including your tiny Irish heart.

The Irish, who are celebrated for their many advantages, like to accompany their expressions of goodwill with a catchy rhyme.

9. Regardless of how tall your grandfather was, you must do your own growing.

No matter what your beginning may have been, eventually you have to create your own destiny, which this proverb succinctly captures.

Past Irish generations may have been focused on attaining Heaven, yet they also championed having a great time.

7. It’s the Irish flu; this isn’t a hangover.

Ireland has become indelibly linked to overindulgence in alcoholic beverages.

6. The two best remedies for anything are a good laugh and a restful sleep.

This article may assist you with the initial one, however, you’ll have to figure out the second one by yourself.

5. Taken together with the large potato is a requirement.

This proverb encourages us to take all of our circumstances in stride. To demonstrate this, nothing is more appropriate than everyone’s beloved vegetable!

4. May you experience fewer and fewer problems than my grandmother’s teeth.

No disrespect to our grandmas, of course. Those who lived in Ireland in earlier times did not have the same opportunities for dental care that are available now, something they will be quick to point out.

3. May the splinters on your journey down the life’s stairway never point in the wrong direction.

We take pleasure in using metaphors to describe life on this island, whether it is a roadway, the climate, or a handrail.

2. Avoid having the door slam into your behind as you exit.

This Irish saying is a bit direct, but it conveys its message effectively.

1. You can find a picture of me next to the word guilt in the dictionary; I’m Irish and Catholic.

Until you have encountered an individual of Irish descent, you can’t truly comprehend the concept of “Irish guilt”.

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