Here are some Gaelic blessings and short prayers for the dead you can consider saying: "May the winds of Heaven blow softly, and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you, and wish that you were here." "The Lord's light should be upon them. May their courage never die." "May you see him/her in heaven."

The most common Irish Prayer for the departed is known as The Irish Prayer, The Irish Blessing or occasionally the Celtic Prayer for the dead. For many, it is best known as “ May the Road Rise to Meet You ”. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face,

In full, the blessing, which is also used as a prayer, reads as follows: 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.

“Irish Blessing” is often sung during the mass. The lyrics go hand-in-hand with the readings during the Catholic mass: "May the road rise to meet you, and the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm on your face and the rains fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you gently in the palm of his hand.”