How to Say Happy New Year in Irish copy
Written by Gemma on Dec 31, 2024 | 0 Comments
Would you like to greet the new year with an Irish phrase this year? Watch our video below where Ciaran talks us through how to pronounce "Athbhliain Faoi Mhaise" which directly translated means “New year under prosperity.”
How to say it in Irish
Phonetically "Athbhliain Faoi Mhaise" sounds like “Ah-vleen free washa.”
Interested in Irish?
Have a grá for gaeilge? Given the time of year, you might like to see a few traditional Irish phrases that are perfect for helping you stick to any new years resolutions you might make. You may also like to check out our other blogs on Irish sayings and phrases if you fancy adding to your cúpla focail this year.
Irish New Years Eve Traditions
If you would like to add a few more Irish touches to your NYE celebrations you may be interested in a few common traditions at this time of year.
Spring Clean in December
It's traditional to have your house spick and span for New Years Eve in Ireland, as it was believed that the condition of your home on January 1st would set the tone for the coming year. Many still use the days between St. Stephen's Day and New Years Eve to do a bit of "spring cleaning" in December! We still do this in our home and find it a good way to reset during the hectic holiday period.
Remember and honor the dearly departed
The coming of the New Year is also traditionally a time to look back. Many Irish families designate this time to remember loved ones they've lost. In times past they would have left the door on the latch and set a place at the dinner table for those lost loved ones to return and join them for their New Years meal.
Share a big meal
Also known as Oíche na Cada Moire, or the night of the big portion, Irish families typically treat themselves to a substantial meal enjoyed together on New Years Eve. As well as being tasty and a bit of fun, this big meal was thought to make sure again to set the tone for the coming year. Beginning the year with lots of tasty food would ensure that the coming months would see plenty for everyone in the house.
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